Roastings High at Mott32, Hong Kong

 With news of the opening of Mott32 in Cebu this September, it made me remember my own Mott32 experience in Hong Kong last 2016. This was our sort of “honeymoon/ getting-away-from-it-all” trip coming into our 8th year of marriage.  Mott32 was our lunch choice for our 3rd day in Hong Kong and the husband came Boy Scout prepared.

Using only Google Map, he was able to devise a route that would make us exit at the exact spot from the subway station wherein we only had to cross the street and voila… right at the doorsteps of the Standard Chartered Building. 

After the initial tingles of both excitement & curiosity, we opened the doors.

Can it get any more “bank-y” than this?? 

A vault right in the heart of the restaurant.

The display case of their ducks and geese all lined up.

Mott32 Hong Kong made use of high ceilings, huge centerpieces and dim lighting to give off a vibe of oppulence and sophistication. It made you feel that you were a part of an exclusive and elite group about to undertake a unique dining experience. 

Food-Stars Goes to Tagaytay: Magallanes Square Hotel

This was where we bunked for our 2D/1N Tagaytay stay. Our hotel accommodations & itinerary was handled by Paylite Travel & Tour. Yup, even for an out-of-town road trip, we had a travel agency handle our affairs. 'Coz that's how we roll! ;p

Magallanes Square Hotel

Welcome to Magallanes Square Hotel. 
First impression? Nothing spectacular really. Hmmm... maybe it's more of a low-key type of hotel. At least it had ample parking space.

As you enter the lobby, you'll see this quaint breakfast dining area. So far so good.

Scattered all over the hotel was this tarpaulin which listed the services they offered. Let's see if they make good on their promise.

Drum roll please...