#FoodStarsFit: Watsons SunWarrior Challenge x Color Manila 2016

This is our first entry to our new post series: #FoodStarsFit. Here, you'll be seeing entries that features activities that encourages fun ways to a healthier lifestyle. It all starts with the first step ;) 

Last Sunday (March 6, 2016) marked our first ever fun run since we kick started the journey to a healthier us. We wanted to sweat our pounds away while still having fun. I found the perfect combination with Watsons SunWarrior Challenge.

 Aside from the running part, they promised a colorful ending for all participants. Well that sounded intriguing enough to try. They offer 2 ways to register, either thru online or thru their registration booths located at SM Mall of Asia. I was able to try both ways & the only difference is you get a Prepaid card when you register at the booths. 

Which I actually liked because it acts as an additional souvenir at no extra cost. Registration fee is Php 950 for 3k, 5k & 10k. 

You know it's no ordinary fun run when your race kit includes the following...

Food-Stars Event: Shoes & Bags Sale / The Christmas Warehouse Sale at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia

Not done with your Christmas shopping yet?
Well, head on down to the Shoes & Bags Sale  happening now at SMX Convention Center.

Shoes & Bags Sale @ SMX

We did just that and here's what we saw...

Cooling Off at Gong Cha, SM MOA

After a Sunday lunch at Tajimaya (one of our favorites), we walked around the SM MOA complex. Due to the scorching heat, we were soon thirsty. Milk tea seemed the best way to beat the heat. We already tried Chatime so we were left with Gong Cha to try out. 

Gong Cha, SM MOA

 Bright and inviting, this was a good start. We had to wait for a few minutes because of the long line. Let's see if the drinks were worth it. 

Menu Board

Just like in other tea places, their drink selection was posted on a menu board. With lots of drink to choose from, we settled with our go-to flavors of Taro & Caramel Milk Teas.

Bumbling Buffet at Buffet101, San Miguel By the Bay

For the more recent REVISITED REVIEW, click here.

The first visit was last March and all I can say is they had lots to improve on. 

Buffet101 International Cuisine

• Their rule on food spoilage (3pcs of lamb per person, etc) was really a big turn off. It's a buffet for crying out loud! People will get as much as they want. I believe your policy of charging extra for leftovers & sharing is enough to cover that issue. Why the need for this confrontational demeanor?

• The servers kept talking amongst themselves. And their topic is the customers (Table number this was complaining, etc). That's annoying & totally rude. We eat to relax & enjoy each other's company, not hear your complaints about your patrons! Tsk tsk. Sorely in need of staff training.