Things happened so fast that I didn’t know what was happening, until I became a willing victim of clouded better judgement; a slave to temptation. Yes, I’ve committed one of the dreaded capital sins – overindulging my senses to good food, that is.
Since it was Valentine’s Day, I was out with my mom playing proxy for my dad who was abroad. We decided to have lunch at Circles Event Café in Makati Shangri-La, where they serve a long buffet of intercontinental cuisines and, based from reviews I’ve read on the net, some of the most eye-candy and decadent desserts in Manila.
It’s best to reserve a few days before your intended visit lest your name would end up on the waiting list. One good thing with Circles is that you can come in any attire, even with just tee-and-jeans and flip-flops so you don’t have to make a fuss over whatever’s appropriate to wear in going to the place. We arrived around 11:30 am and had to wait for a couple of five minutes before they ushered us in to our assigned seat. The place was literally overflowing with food! In fact, I was so engrossed with the business of eating that I didn’t notice I was filling up on my tummy way too much by the end of my 3rd plate. By the time I was up for dessert, there was just very little room left in my tummy that I only had one plate of dessert – the only real tragedy of it all. “Primera klase” were the exact two words my mom used to describe the sumptuous feast before our eyes. I’d have to agree 100% with one blogger who described the place as the Mother Of All Buffets in his site. It is not mere exaggeration for me to say that words simply cannot give justice to the wonderful dining experience me and my mom had at Circles. I know that readers who have tried the place would agree with me. You just have to try it out for yourself to figure out whatever no-nonsense I’m talking about here. Two spoilers, though: 1) You can never win against the bountiful buffet that awaits you; one simply cannot try all of it in just one visit, and 2) it was a bit pricey (Imagine a canned soda that cost PhP 175!). There were only the two of us, and I had to pay almost PhP 4,000 for the bill (Drinks, VAT, and SC included.). Nevertheless the overall dining experience we had was well worth every peso shelled out. In fact, I’m planning to go back really soon so that I can make up for the desserts and confections I haven’t tried. Oooohhhh… Can’t wait already! ^_^
Since it was Valentine’s Day, I was out with my mom playing proxy for my dad who was abroad. We decided to have lunch at Circles Event Café in Makati Shangri-La, where they serve a long buffet of intercontinental cuisines and, based from reviews I’ve read on the net, some of the most eye-candy and decadent desserts in Manila.
It’s best to reserve a few days before your intended visit lest your name would end up on the waiting list. One good thing with Circles is that you can come in any attire, even with just tee-and-jeans and flip-flops so you don’t have to make a fuss over whatever’s appropriate to wear in going to the place. We arrived around 11:30 am and had to wait for a couple of five minutes before they ushered us in to our assigned seat. The place was literally overflowing with food! In fact, I was so engrossed with the business of eating that I didn’t notice I was filling up on my tummy way too much by the end of my 3rd plate. By the time I was up for dessert, there was just very little room left in my tummy that I only had one plate of dessert – the only real tragedy of it all. “Primera klase” were the exact two words my mom used to describe the sumptuous feast before our eyes. I’d have to agree 100% with one blogger who described the place as the Mother Of All Buffets in his site. It is not mere exaggeration for me to say that words simply cannot give justice to the wonderful dining experience me and my mom had at Circles. I know that readers who have tried the place would agree with me. You just have to try it out for yourself to figure out whatever no-nonsense I’m talking about here. Two spoilers, though: 1) You can never win against the bountiful buffet that awaits you; one simply cannot try all of it in just one visit, and 2) it was a bit pricey (Imagine a canned soda that cost PhP 175!). There were only the two of us, and I had to pay almost PhP 4,000 for the bill (Drinks, VAT, and SC included.). Nevertheless the overall dining experience we had was well worth every peso shelled out. In fact, I’m planning to go back really soon so that I can make up for the desserts and confections I haven’t tried. Oooohhhh… Can’t wait already! ^_^
Interiors of Circles Event Café (photo courtesy of Makati Shangri-La website)
Clockwise from top-left: Round 1 - Going outback with roasted beef and lamb chops; Round 2 - Turning Jap (I got the shrimps for mom); Round 3 - Going Italian; Round 4 - Dessert
After the sumptuous lunch, we went to get tickets for the 4:00 pm screening of Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise, in Greenbelt 3. Since I knew beforehand that this was going to be another periodic war film set in the time of Adolf Hitler’s terror reign over Germany, I was prepared for a boring blot that’s all talkies throughout the entire movie. I was wrong. Surprisingly, the movie did have lots of talks in it but somehow the makers of the film managed to put some edge into the movie that will keep you wondering whatever’s going to happen next. It was a good movie – not exactly the kind that you’d enjoy over fits of laughter nor the romantic-slash-sexy kind; I guess the noteworthy ensemble of the cast (Especially the guy who played the role of Hitler) made it an altogether good film. Although, I must admit, it felt as if the ending was way too abruptly ended and somehow there were still some aspects lacking in the movie; I just can’t quite put my finger in it.
And so passed another Valentine’s Day that was spent on what my mom and I enjoy doing together best – good food and movies. This year’s season of hearts turned to be a lot less ordinary than the previous years for me. I won’t dwell into details anymore, but I guess it’s safe enough to say that someone gave me a DOZEN reasons to smile and be cheerful about V-Day. I know that person would be reading this blog, so I want to say thank you and [belated] happy Valentine’s Day to you and to the hearts all over the world.
^_^
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