WONDERFUL WEEKENDS AT THE COOKOUT BY CIRCLES EVENT CAFE AT MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

If you're wondering what the Weekend Buffet of Circles Event Cafe at Makati Shangri-la is like, look no further! You still get the amazing from cuisines around the world that Circles has been known for, but Makati Shangri-la has another added twist for families! The Cookout by Circles Event Cafe happens every weekend, and not only do you get access to their stellar buffet, but a selection of premium items that can be grilled upon your request. But what makes The Cookout even more wonderful, is the fun and games provided by Make Believe Productions. The Cookout is available all weekends of 2020, (lunch and dinner) for only P2,100 ++ per person

MASARAP NGA AT NOVOTEL MANILA ARANETA CENTER

Internet Superstar "Masarap Ba?" is currently holding (as of April 1) a "Meet and Eat" food Festival at Novotel Manila Araneta Center, featuring dishes created by products endorsed on the wildly popular Instagram account!

The Buffet, held at Food Exchange, is an amazing collaboration by Masarap Ba, and Novotel, and allows previously unknown online purveyors to gain a wider audience for their products, that in some cases, are even better than their Mainstream contemporaries. 

I couldn't wait to give the buffet a try, and all I could say afterwards was indeed... MASARAP NGA!!!

Here are some IG links to the purveyors that took part in the Masarap Nga Event: 

Mad Meats: https://www.instagram.com/madmeats/
Daddy Mikks: https://www.instagram.com/daddymikks/
Mishees: https://www.instagram.com/mishees/
Papa Bear: https://www.instagram.com/papabearfoodph/
Che Che's Gourmet: https://www.instagram.com/chechesgourmetofficial/
Beth's Chicken Galantina: https://www.instagram.com/bethschickengalantina/
Benedicto Kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/benedictokitchenph/
Buenlago Kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/buenlagokitchen/
Le Sucre Lab: https://www.instagram.com/lesucrelabph/
Half Saints: https://www.instagram.com/halfsaints/
Mango Grill Manila: https://www.instagram.com/mangogrillmanila/

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SIX DOORS BBQ BUFFET IN UPTOWN MALL

Six Doors BBQ Buffet has opened in Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City, bringing a whole new dining experience to food loving pinoys! Six Doors is the first restaurant that offers their diners an innovative 3D Mapping Dining experience, to go with its slew of dishes from around the world, that brings to life the term, "World on a plate"! It was also pretty cool because I saw fellow Vloggers TotallyRaq and Mikey Bustos there as well!

Six Doors BBQ Buffet 

2nd floor Uptown Mall

Bonifacio Global City

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A WALK THROUGH OF CIRCLES EVENT CAFE AT MAKATI SHANGRI-LA

I was invited to a dinner at Circles, the flagship buffet at Makati Shangri-la, for my friend Spanky Enriquez's birthday! We had a wonderful feast, featuring Prime Rib, a seafood smorgasbord, and stations featuring several international cuisines! 

This is my walkthrough of that mouthwatering buffet!!

CIRCLES EVENT CAFE
Grnd Flr. Makati Shangri-la
Makati City

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THE BEST NON-HOTEL BUFFET IN MANILA: NIU BY VIKINGS PODIUM MALL

         I think it's quite clear that I have a love for buffets, having featured quite a number of them on my blog throughout the years. A question I get asked quite often is which is my favorite buffet, particularly from the Non-Hotel category. Admittedly there are quite a few good ones out there now, with Niu By Vikings always in the conversation. 

      However, with its newest branch at The Podium Mall opening recently, in my humble opinion, it has vaulted itself to the top of my personal standings!

MARCO POLO CUCINA: FESTA ITALIANA

       Marco Polo always finds ways to keep its flagship restaurant, Cucina, on the top of its game, by conceptualizing various international food festivals, and inviting some of the most acclaimed Chefs to elevate the dining experiences of their guests. 

     Their latest food festival, raises the bar once again. Invoking the bold flavors of Italy, Marco Polo has recently launched their Festa Italiana festival, which is spearheaded by Award Winning Chef, Andrea Delzanno, a native of Italy who now calls Marco Polo Hong Kong his home. 

    I was fortunate to have personally witnessed the amazing spread that Chef Andrea prepared for his guests, exemplifying the excellence that the Marco Polo name carries throughout the world. 

CUCINA AT MARCO POLO ORTIGAS OFFERS A FINE GERMAN FEAST

          In my life, I've had the pleasure of experiencing the world renowned Marco Polo Hospitality twice in my life. The first during a trip to Hong Kong almost 20 years ago (Geeze I'm old), and more recently in 2013, when we visited Marco Polo Davao for the Kadayawan Festival. Marco Polo Manila opened their doors in 2013, finding a home in the heart of the bustling Ortigas Center, walking distance from some of the country's most popular malls. 

     And nestled in the 24th floor of the towering hotel, is their flagship 24 hour restaurant, Cucina, which features themed buffets for their guests. 

        Given the amazing experiences I've had in my first two visits, I was curious to find out  how the Ortigas branch's food fared in carrying the prestigious Marco Polo name.

      To my delight, I discovered that Cucina's buffet is undoubtedly among the best in the metro today!

VIKINGS LUXURY BUFFET AT SM JAZZ: A PICKIEST EATER VLOG

          Rina and I, together with some of my blogger friends, were invited to visit the branch of Vikings Luxury Buffet at SM Jazz at the start of 2015. Unfortunately, we've been so busy that my friends and I couldn't seem to work out a common schedule until March! 

      After a few steps into the stunning Dining Area of Vikings SM Jazz, it was clear that this was going to be worth the wait. 

     The funny part was that, since this was going to be my third visit to Vikings, I kept pondering what I can do to make sure that the blog entry wouldn't seem redundant. 

    So I decided to create a VLOG on my experience of Vikings SM Jazz.. And what's nice is that I was accompanied by my niece Cara, who blogs at Crave The World! 

   The video "Webisodes" is something I plan on doing more of in the future! 

    Hope you guys enjoy :) 

101 THINGS TO DO AT SM BY THE BAY!

        Ever since I could remember, SM has been the go-to mall of everyone. And this has not changed. In fact, there’s practically an SM Mall in all major cities of the Philippines now. SM Mall of Asia in Pasay being the 3rd biggest of all the SM Supermalls. So big that I have never had the chance to really explore the whole mall. But the humongous size of this mall isn’t the only thing that makes this mall unique. Go towards the back end of the MOA complex and you will see a long entertainment complex for the whole family! Rides, events places, and tons of restaurants with the Manila Bay as your natural background!

VIKINGS LUXURY BUFFETS AT SM BF.: SAILING ON TO THE SOUTH!

      Are you a buffet guy/gal? Some people are intimidated by a large "Smorgasbord" (as my dad calls it), but not me. Being a picky eater by nature, the wider the choices, the better the chance there is for me to find dishes that suits my finickiness, without having to worry about my Rina making a sacrifice because I don't eat some dishes that she likes (such as shrimps, etc.).

    Ten or so years ago, buffet restaurants were few and far between. The more high profile choices ranged from the Triple V group (Dad's, Saisaki, Kamayan and later on, Sambokojin), but after that, you were relegated to choosing a place from the expectedly more expensive selection of hotel restaurant spreads. 

    In recent years, the evolution of the buffet restaurant has emerged. Now, a buffet dinner need not be only for special occasions such as birthdays or graduations, but as a more common way to bond over food.. and A LOT OF IT.  More affordable buffet restaurants have sprung up, that gives you the feel of a luxury buffet, without you having to break the bank in order to enjoy. 

   At the forefront of that movement is Vikings Luxury Buffet. 

   After conquering various parts of Northern Metro Manila Vikings took its first step in it's Southern invasion with it's opening of their newest branch, in SM B.F.!