Sunday Treats No. 77

Classic Prawns with Golden Paper - Php380.00

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Tea of Spring

Garden Level, Shangri-La Mactan

Punta Engano Road, Cebu City, Philippines

Tel.: (6332) 231-0288

Sunday Treats No. 66

Fresh Noodles with Sesame Sauce - Php258.00

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Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise
2L Hilton Manila
1 Newport Blvd., Newport City
Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 7239-7788

Executive Hotel Lounge Review: Sofitel Manila

How would like to enjoy your afternoon tea or a glass of wine with the iconic Manila Bay sunset as your view? Sounds like a dream, right? Well, look no further as Sofitel's Club Millesime lets you savor that and more when you book a room in one of their well-appointed luxury club rooms or suites. To read more on our Sofitel Luxury Club room experience, please click here.

Ambiance and Amenities.

I've been to Club Millesime several times and the excitement never gets old everytime I hear the ding sound in the elevator signaling that we've arrived in the club floor. As soon as we step inside the lounge, a staff immediately attends to each guest regardless if you're a regular or a first timer as the treatment is one and the same - warm, courteous, professional, and accommodating.

Variety and Abundance of Snack Choices.

What I love about Club Millesime is the assortment of your non-regular food items that we usually see in club lounges in Manila during evening cocktails. While most hotels tend to offer the basics, Club Millesime takes it a notch higher by offering a wide array of Western appetizers, a selection of cheese and cold cuts, at least 4 hot dishes, and jaw-dropping dessert spread.

 

Unlimited alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages.

Free-flowing cocktails, wine, champagne, fruit juices, and soda await guests during evening cocktails. Kids are strictly prohibited at the lounge at this time, as most Manila hotels impose nowadays. Coffee and tea, on the other hand, are available anytime of the day.

Operating Hours.

• Afternoon tea - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
• Evening cocktails - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Breakfast - 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  

Full Breakfast Buffet.

An interactive buffet breakfast with 21 ateliers? There's no better way to start your morning but to dine in the most extensive offering any hotel in Manila can offer - welcome to Sofitel's Spiral Buffet! Go wild and enjoy food hopping from one cuisine to another to savor its HUGE selection because I guarantee that whatever morning cravings you might have, you can definitely find it in Spiral along with ten other breakfast staples you will surely love.

But if you like your privacy and some quiet, you are always welcome to enjoy your breakfast at Club Millesime with fewer but well-thought of options, of course.

Dining in Spiral is an incredible experience in itself so if you haven't tried it at least once in your life, you're definitely missing out on the best buffet in the whole country!

Other Perks & Services Offered. 

Overall Service.

It would be a shame to expect less than perfection from one the country's premier five-star hotels who have hosted several dignitaries and VIPs in the past. Except from the slow service we've encountered during cocktail hour, Sofitel Philippine Plaza's service embodies what true Filipino hospitality is all about from the moment we hear the parking attendant say, "Magandang hapon po!"

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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd.
Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 573-5555

Breakfast at 57th Street, Marriott Bangkok Hotel

I am a creature of habit.
I love breakfast.
I am a morning person.

No two people are alike; even couples who are in long-term relationships have differences. While I love waking up early for breakfast, CS is the exact opposite. Its not easy to convince him on waking up early to begin with but more so if I'm feeding him mediocre food. Good thing Marriott's 57th Street offers an inventive menu inspired by traditional Thai home-style cooking in a vibrant and inviting ambiance - my perfect pitch to persuade him for an early enjoyable meal.

What I love about 57th Street's breakfast buffet is its well-curated menu, not too much variety but enough crowd favorites to satisfy its diners. Another notable and commendable thing about staying in Marriott is their friendly and dedicated team to assist your every need. I have yet to meet an unlikable Thai person because service is just amazing wherever we go!

Make your own salad

Breads and different types of spread

Cold cuts and cheese

More breads and pastries

Pain au chocolat

Various types of sandwiches

Pancakes, waffles, crepe and french toast

Cereals

Noodle soup

Japanese food section

Dimsum

More Chinese dishes

Congee with condiments

Egg station

Bacon and sausage

Halal food

Fresh fruit juices

Fresh vegetable juices

Fresh fruits

On our table

Hot green tea

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

Congee

My favorites in one plate!

Fruits to go are available for hotel guests who have no time for a sit-down breakfast or simply anyone who can't get enough of these extra sweet fruits. The staff would even encourage you to get as many as you can possibly hold even if you just exited from the restaurant!

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Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit
2 Sukhumvit Soi 57, Klongtan Nua
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand
Tel.: (662) 797-0000
Website: www.marriott.com/sukhumvit