Breakfast at the Peninsula Hotel, Shanghai

My brother and I watched elders performing Taichi along The Bund, then for breakfast we treated ourselves to the nearby Peninsula's breakfast buffet. The breakfast buffet went for RMB 240 plus taxes: it was a price I had to pay for great waffles.

Circles, Makati Shangrila Hotel

Props to Circles for retaining their 5 stations against the backdrop of the financial crisis, but I felt that the selections were a bit dry and ordinary. A few of my preferences were:

the creamy risotto and the perky lady who serviced this station

This seafood set, which looked horrible under my lenses but looked very classy when they serve it

lamp chops, even if I was not a very big fan

desserts!

the brazo staple!

Circles

Makati Shangrila Hotel

Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue

Makati City 1200

Philippines

Tel: 632 813 8888

Cookbook Kitchen, Mandaluyong

I finally tried Cookbook Kitchen after hearing so much about it from my friends. It was worth the trip going there (it was in some hidden part of Mandaluyong) so I am so see how their new outlet in Eastwood City will unfold.

I had their best seller cake, Kittin's Scarlet Cake, which was one of the BEST versions I've tasted. We had most of the food we ordered on take out, which was superbly delicious (the creamiest chicken and dory I have ever tasted), so I will take a photo of it next time we will going there - because there will definitely be a next time!

Kittin's Petite Scarlet Cake for PHP 100

Cookbook Kitchen

8 Socorro Fernandez St.

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

Philippines

Tel: 632 724 3595