Don Henricos Festival Mall

Don Henricos has always been an all time favorite.  I have been going to Don Henricos for as long as I could remember.  Among our favorite dishes are the tutto de mare and their buffalo wings. However,  I'm just a little bit disappointed that their menu has not expanded much over the years.  Though we enjoyed there new Crab Fettuccini very much.  It could have been nice if they had new offerings such as grilled items and more sea food.  The Eat-all-you-can promo is not very appealing since their food is supposed to be served and enjoyed hot and fresh.  Besides the amount is almost the same as ordering from the menu Ala-carte, you even get to take your left overs home.  Putting their found on the buffet table easily makes the food go cold and Pizza crust tends to become hot when cold. I've been to a lot of Don Henricos branches all around the country.  I've been to Don Henricos Session Road Baguio, Malate and Festival Mall Alabang.  I have nothing but fond memories and great company during my visits to Don Henricos.  However, Don Henricos should really consider a serious make over. Nonetheless, I wish them well and hope to visit again in the future.

Don Henricos Festival Mall Alabang           
2nd Level near Bridgeway Entrance, Filinvest Festival Supermall
Tel Nos.: 850-3915 to 17

Zoobic Safari Day Tour Adventure from Metro Deal

Zoobic Safari is one of the must see attractions in Subic. Been here before about 5-6 years ago and had a blast. Zoobic Zafari boasts of attractions such as the Tiger Safari, Bird Walk, Savannah, Croco Loco, Serpentarium, Rodent World, Zoobic Cave and Savannah.  Found this great promo from Metro Deal for a Zoobic Safari Day Tour Adventure for Php 220. Original price is valued at Php 449. The vouchers are valid from June 25 - Dec. 25, 2011. What's nice about these vouchers is they are transferable and can be given as gifts.

Zoobic Safari
Group I Ilanin Forest Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Phone:
899-9828 / 899-9595

Splash Island Promo from Metro Deal

For those who want to catch your last summer hoorays this year without leaving the city or going very far. I found this great promo from Metro Deal for an all day pass to Splash Island with Mongolian Lunch buffet for only Php 400.  Original price for this package is valued at Php 880. This promo is good for an All-Day Pass to Splash Island and a Mongolian Lunch Buffet (one-time take-out meal). This package with food is a great find as bringing-in of food and drinks is  strictly prohibited. Foods that are sold inside Splash Island are quite expensive. Vouchers valid from Aug. 26 until September 25, 2011 on   Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Splash Island

Southwoods Ecocentrum Binan, Laguna, Philippines

Phone:

(02) 382-4711

Residence Inn Zoo and Paradizoo Theme Farm

Found this great deal on MetroDeal for only Php 190 you can get to enjoy a zoo adventure at Residence Inn Zoo & Zip Line Ride and the Paradizoo Theme Farm.  Original price for this package valued at Php 399. Enjoy attractions such as the Bird Thrill, Serpentarium, 3D Movie theatre, Horse back riding, Magic and animals shows, and zip-line ride at Residence Inn Zoo.  Experience attractions such as sheep shearing, goat and cow milking, farm animal area, honey bee farm and a butterfly garden at the Paradizoo Theme Farm.  What's good about this deal from MetroDeal is that it's valid every day, Mondays-Sundays, even on Holidays.  Price is already inclusive of vat. You can buy as many vouchers as you want, and it is transferable and can be given as a gift.

Unfortunately, the deal is already sold out and is only valid from Aug. 4 - Nov. 30, 2011. 

Residence Inn Zoo
Km. 65 Barrio Neogan Tagaytay City

Paradizoo Theme Farm
Km. 63 Panungyan, Mendez Cavite

Phone for general inquiries: 
899-9828 / 899-9595

Cabalen Festival Mall Alabang

We've been going to Cabalen for a long time now.  Cabalen which specializes in Capampangan dishes and other native dishes has been here since I could remember.  Cabalen is a true Filipino restaurant. I could probably say that I grew up with Cabalen.  This is part of my generation.   I could still remember Cabalen serving ala cart meals and buffets were special luxury.   Now Cabalen is practically the most popular buffet restaurant in the country.  Eat-All-You-Can promos were once though of as indulgences and places to pig-out, has become a venue for a wide range of food choices.  For Php 318 per person you could sample different dishes, anyways you could only consume a certain amount of food at a time.  Aside from their dishes, we always look forward to Cabalens dessert menu which consists of Halo-halo, bico, leche flan and other local sweets.

I think Cabalen rotates the menu on the buffet table as the food served on the buffet last December, where we held our office Christmas party was different from the menu last Tuesday.  This is good as it gives customers and guests options, especially on a buffet table.  Dining at Cabalen is ideal for small occasions and groups of people as get to enjoy good food and hassle free service.  Over-all I have only but fond memories and great conversations at Cabalen.  More power to them and I hope to see Cabalen do even better in the succeeding years to come.

Cabalen Festival Supermall Alabang

3/L Chefs Ave Festival Mall, Alabang

Tel#809 6698

Fun Ranch Alabang Party

Been considering to hold my sons 7th Birthday at Fun Ranch Alabang. Last Sunday we were invited to attend a Birthday Party at Fun Ranch Alabang. The size of the party area is spacious and well ventilated to accommodate 100 guests and up. The program area is big enough to hold games, programs and activities without becoming too crowded. You could even place food carts, souvenir booths, and a photo booth inside. I'm not sure if your allowed to select your own caterer, but the food and servings are okay. I would suggest that you select your own emcee to give more variation to you party. As a bonus you even get free 30 mins. of playtime for the kids. However, you have to buy an extra Php 125 per adult companion. Overall, Fun Ranch Alabang is a good party venue worth considering. 

The party area comes equipped with a play area. So guest could play while waiting for the party to start or when the kids get bored.

Alabang Town Center Activity Center Play Area

Whenever your passing through Alabang Town Center with your kids, you could always take them to Alabang Town Centers Activity Center Play area where they could play with the slides and climb the bars. Your kids get to interact with other children and make new friends. There is a small fountain in the area, where kids go and play with the water. Kids have this strong fascination with water. The fountain looks even more beautiful at night as it is illuminated with lights of different colors. Use of the facility is free and you get to rest on the benches near the play area while your kids go around and play. Talk to other parents while you wait and make new acquaintances. You could also take you snack on the benches to keep your kids preoccupied as to take your much needed break. 

Hotel Dominique Tagaytay deal on Ensogo

Been planning to go to Tagaytay on September to celebrate my son's 5th Birthday.   Found this great deal on Ensogo for only Php 2,600 per night for a Deluxe Room accommodation for 2 inclusive of use of Videoke Room plus 20% discount on food and drinks, massage and extra person rate at Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay.  Original price for this package is valued at Php 6000.  Haven't been to Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay personally.  However, the pictures of the place, amenities and some reviews I read were pretty nice.  Been getting deals from Ensogo and has been getting great experiences. Besides your going to Tagaytay not just to sleep inside a hotel, but to go out, smell the fresh air and enjoy the scenery. This voucher is valid from Jul 28,2011 to Dec. 28,2011, unfortunately this is all sold out. The voucher is also transferable and could be given as a gift.  Looking forward to My sons birthday.

Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay
Km. 55 Aguinaldo Hi-way, Brgy. Maitim II East, Tagaytay City
Tel#'s: (02)5298173 / 09178664140