Tramway Bayview Buffet: Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

When my mom, my uncle and his wife, visited me here in Manila, I asked their youngest sister to have dinner one Saturday in their home in Cavite. That plan was pushed through and we have a good time. After dinner, I suggested that we should as well try buffet meals in the Metro for a change (well, we usually have dinner during weekends at home). They agreed and we decided to try Tramway Bayview Buffet in Pasay City. Lucky enough, my cousin's wife, has a friend who is working in the restaurant and we were able to reserve seats for the next day for lunch. How cool is that, we just finished dinner yet we are again planning for a food trip for tomorrow?! Haha! 

While having a good time after dinner, we even joked that no one is allowed to take breakfast the next day so that we can consume what we are going to pay. After all, it's buffet, eat all you can! Haha! Well, I still took breakfast the next day, I do not escape breakfast, after all.

We got all excited the next day because it has been a couple of months that we did not go out on an event like this. We arrived there on time. It's Sunday, as expected, long line awaits us. While waiting for our turn, we spend time sharing jokes. 

When we had our turn, we grab some plates and started filling up our tummy's. I am a fan of California Maki and siomai, I even took a vegetable salad and have a plate for my desserts! Seriously, I was the last one munching on our table (sarap na sarap akong kumain, as in). 

my main course

chicken and eggs

soup and vegetables

fruits and delicacies

now that's a weird combination haha

I do not know why I hardly got my stomach full. Maybe because, I served as our family's waiter at that time. Well, just being strategic so I can try all the foods being served. How cool is that?! We enjoyed the food for what we availed. It was a nice family bonding and just right for the price we paid. Off course, we took pictures while bonding, that's priceless, I tell you. How would you describe the feeling of having this kind of event with your mom together your with your relatives (tita, tito, pinsan at pamangkins)? Definitely priceless, right?

my aunt, me and my mom

with the three siblings and my aunt (left most)

cool crazy family, haha

We had a great time, the buffet meals was good. You got what you paid for. And by the way, soft drinks were not included on the buffet price. Also, they have this "clean plate policy" wherein you will be charge Php 6.00 per 10 grams of left over food on your plate so better get what you can finish. 

the challenge

Tramway Bayview Buffet

1600 Roxas Blvd cor Layug St.

Pasay City

Tel Nos. 536-0401 or 536-0402

Store Hours: 

11:00 to 15:00

18:00 to 22:00

Bag of Beans Coffee Shop and Bakery: Tagaytay City, Cavite

The Gang!

Finally, we are set to have our brunch in Bag of Beans Coffee Shop and Bakery. Great place to dine after Taal Race, carbo-loading again! We enjoyed each and every moment we were together. So much fun to share laughter with my team mates. We ordered food as if there is no tomorrow. Most especially we enjoyed the unlimited brewed coffee. 

Go ahead, grab a bite!

Yum yum yum!

Mouth watering!

Service was great and food was great! The ambiance is great too! We had a lot of fun after having our meal. Took some pictures and we even made it as a pictorial venue! Laughing out loud. Priceless moments! Now I just want to share with you some of the pictures we took after our brunch. Now, you be the judge. 

Jordan, Eds, Char and Paula

Santa Claus said "Sssshhhhh"

Go grab a visit and dine here at Bag of Beans and you'll definitely love it. I will definitely go back here so soon. You can see sign of "No Smoking" meaning it is environmental friendly place to stay. As if you're just eating on your own backyard. The place was so peaceful too and that makes you enjoy your food without any disturbances. Also, they offer buffet meals! 

No Smoking Area!

Edison, Jordan, Me and Jerumel: having fun outside the coffee shop!

trio

Bulalo Point: Tagaytay City, Cavite

An unplanned dinner with my co-employees in Tagaytay City was memorable. Who would have thought that we will be having dinner in Bulalo Point without any plans?! Well that's how crazy we are when we have a sudden craving to have dinner in Tagaytay City.

Their Specialties.

Right from work, we took the bus going directly up to Tagaytay City and suddenly decide to try bulalo. That is pretty great for a one cold night. We decided to hit Bulalo Point, from the restaurant's name, bulalo must be their specialty! 

Mouth-watering Bulalo!

Something I crave for: Kare-kare

It was a great dinner! Food was great! We enjoyed a lot! Saraaaaapppppppp! Empty stomach was filled and got satisfied. Their bulalo was sooooo aaaaaahhhh, you should try it once you visit Tagaytay City. Kare-kare also was mouth watering! The sauce, I just love it plus with the bagoong na alamang! You will definitely have another cup of rice on your plate. You bet! I also love their pritong tawilis! So perfect to dip in a vinegar. I ate with my bare hands, seriously! 

Food was enjoyed by everyone of us. The price?! Well, we paid good enough for what we enjoyed. Food was great and with this kind of group, you will definitely make your heart out!  

With Usher look-a-like of Showtime!

Ding Qua-Qua Dimsum House: Cebu

Having lunch with my colleagues!

Foods?! Ahhhh I am running out of words to describe all what I have tasted. All I can say is, my empty stomach was filled, not only filled but it was stretched a bit, haha! Need I say more?! Now check this out so you be the judge! My apologies that I don't know how to label the foods. 

desserts!!!!! 

Interior Design

Marquee Mall: Angeles City, Pampanga

Marquee Mall, is Ayala's first foray in Central Luzon. I never thought of visiting this mall in my life and was just passing by every time I hit the road going up north. Gladly I've got my friends who lives in Angeles City where Marque Mall is situated and there I got the chance.

My friends invited me to watch a movie with them in Angeles City and I was lucky enough because it was scheduled on my free day. I visited them one weekend to watch the movie "Unofficially Yours" (is was Saturday). Though they've got work during weekends, they decided to leave earlier. Once arrived at the mall, we bought our tickets! We got it an hour before the next show so we decided to feed our tummies first before going back for the cinema. 

We headed to Brothers Burger. So yummy roasted beef burgers. We enjoyed chatting. Enjoyed the food at a discounted price. Yeah, at a discounted price because we were able to get it during the period wherein there's price off. Lucky enough to save some bills.

with Odi, Bhey and Dhess

We watched the movie after being fulled. It was a great movie! After which, we headed to a coffee shop! We had it as our dinner. Donuts and coffee. Funny enough, their boss called Odi for business talk (panira ng oras) LOL! We talked about business and all about their funny stuffs at work. Being with them for a movie date is great. At least once in a while I go out of town to visit them.

Wish I can chill with them again so soon... Missing as well this funny friends of mine.

A.C. Rumpa Restaurant: Angeles City, Pampanga

After spending time in Picnic Grounds in Clarkfield, me and my friend headed to A. C. Rumpa Restaurant for dinner. It is a well known restaurant in the downtown City of Angeles. We ordered immediately after being offered a seat. 

Let us explore more about the restaurant. See their interior designs. I noticed that the restaurant is more of a house renovated to become a restaurant. Bright idea!

the entrance

We ordered Salisbury Steak! It's mouth-watering and for the iced tea! The best!!! Just squeeze more lime fruit and you'll crave it for more. Good enough to fill my empty stomach before going back to Manila! Wattah great weekend in Angeles City.

Iced Tea

their own version of Salisbury Steak