Vikings SM Megamall Opens on March 2014

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Great news to my fellow foodies who are always in the Ortigas area!

Vikings, the largest buffet restaurant in the Philippines, is coming to SM Megamall this March 2014!

As a special treat to all their fans, Vikings SM Megamall will offer a 20% discount on their opening week!

1) Guests will receive 20% discount on his/her individual bill if he/she "Likes" their official Vikings SM Megamall Facebook page.

2) The "fan" may only avail this discount once during the promo period.

3) The "fan" will be asked to prove that he/she has "Like"d our page through their own smartphone or through an iPad available at Vikings.

4) This promo can't be used in conjunction with other in-house promotions or discounts.

5) This promo period is available only on the week of opening* (TO BE ANNOUNCED).

6) This promo is only valid at Vikings SM Megamall.

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Vikings SM Megamall

4th Level, Mega Fashion Hall

Facebook: Vikings SM Megamall

Twitter: @vikingsbuffet

Instagram: @vikingsluxurybuffet

Snack Of The Day: Peanut Kisses

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One of the sweetest things? When someone remembers to bring you a pasalubong without you asking or reminding them.That's exactly what my friend, PJ, did. He brought me Peanut Kisses from his Bohol trip, and I love it!

You're the best and the sweetest, Phil Jansen! :)

What's your favorite pasalubong from Bohol? :)

Food Trip: PenPen's Restaurant

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What comes to mind when you hear Cubao-X? Cheap beer, outlet stores, indie music, people from all walks of life, and home-cooked meals.

YES, you better believe it. This came about when PenPen's Restaurant opened there.

PenPen's Restaurant

I got to taste their awesome dishes before, when I worked for this music channel who featured them in a lifestyle segment. They were still near Timog back then.

Their Munggo Espesyal was the first munggo dish I've ever tried (I'm not exactly a fan of munggo).

Needless to say, I became a convert because of their Munggo Espesyal. :)

Munggo Espesyal 110php

I'm also a fan of their Adobo Flakes Silog, served with vinegar with garlic. :)

Adobo Flakes Silog 168php

Here are what my friends ordered :)

Bicol Express with Laing 168php

Penoy and Bacon Carbonara 168php

Considering the serving and quality of the food they serve, their prices are really affordable.

The place is clean, homey, easy to find, and conveniently located at the facade of Cubao-X.

Plus, you don't have to wait that long for your food to be served.

When we asked for our bill, the waiter handed us this super cute case of some sort. *Dumbfounded

Turns out, this is where they put the bill. LOL. Adorable!

Check out their placemat / menu. :)

TIP: If you want to avoid waiting for a table, come in before or after the typical dinner/lunch time. We got there around 6:30pm and we were the only customers. But come 7:30-8:00, the place is packed with hungry patrons.


This place boasts delicious Filipino food with a twist, which makes everything on the menu really interesting and worth trying.

If you're ever in the Cubao area or you're just craving for Filipino food that's out of the the ordinary, PenPen's Restaurant is the place for you.



PenPen's Restaurant
Cubao-X

Snack Of The Day: NYFD and Caprice

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I know, I know. I’m not a healthy eater. I stuff my face with almost anything, and most of them are really bad for me. I know I shouldn’t blame it on my lifestyle and environment (Eastwood City and a shifting schedule), but I really can’t help it. Sue me.

My kind of snack when I’m REALLY hungry and/or stressed is the usual burger + fries + cola.

On my worst days, I add a sundae. Today was one of those days.

 

NYFD New York Hot Dog and Fries + Caprice’s Vanilla Magic

NYFD New York hot Dog Sandwich with Fries and Cheese Dip 99php

Fortunately, a burger wasn’t accessible so I chose a “healthier” option: hot dog sandwich.

Yes, I still had the fries but it was a rather tiny serving than my usual.

For drinks, I skipped the cola and chose a chocolate drink topped with vanilla ice cream. 

Vanilla Magic 100php

Mango Fruit Tea with Nata 75php (+10php for additional nata)

 I'm now officially a fan of Caprice. they have awesome selection of milk teas and fruit teas.
My favoite is the mango-flavored fruit tea.

What's your snack of the day? :)

Cello's Doughnuts And Dips - Oreo and Cheese

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Who loves desserts?! ME!!! I'm pretty sure my friends will answer in chorus, too. (Yes, girls! I'm talking about you! <3) Anyway, my kind of dessert is not the sweetest, most chocolatey kind. I appreciate subtle sweetness combined with other taste (Green Tea Ice Cream, please??)

For weeks now, I've been craving for doughnuts. I got to taste this awesome Cheese Doughnuts brought by an officemate, and it just hits all the right notes! So I just had to get my big butt to SM North EDSA's Sky Garen and grab these delish babies!

Hey y'all, it's Cello's Cheese Doughnut, paired with an equally famous flavor, the Oreo Doughnut. <3

So far, these are my ultimate favorite doughnuts. But I'm still open to suggestions.
Anyone?? :)

Their Chocolate Doughnut is also a best seller, FYI :)

Oreo and Cheese Doughnut, Cello's Doughnuts and Dips in Sky Garden

35php each