BI Review: Marks & Spencer Wine Tasting, Greenbelt 5 Makati

Thursday was Wine Day. 

We were running a bit late to Marks & Spencer's Wine Tasting at Greenbelt last February 7, 2013.

Marks & Spencer, Greenbelt 5

By the time we got there, everyone was already buzzed; not only from the alcohol but from the lecture given by the guest speaker Chie Gatchalian. She gave an intro to wines and how each one would pair with food. 

Chie Gatchalian

See the wine glasses? That's how many types of wines they had us taste. Marks & Spencer made sure that no glass was left empty. One thing I noticed was there were no spit buckets. It was a "finish your drink" type of tasting.  Hence the presence of the "red-faced" people. ;)

Here are some of the wines they offered for sampling. Got to try out one of their Sparkling Wine. Not really a wine drinker, so I just took one small sip. At first sip, you can taste the bubbly freshness. Tingles the tongue and throat. 

Midnight Wings at B.Wings Glorietta 3 Park, Makati

For our second visit to the Food Truck Stop at Glorietta 3, we knew that we couldn't leave without trying one of the wares displayed. 

Hubby was hankering for chicken wings. Luckily, just a few steps from Mio Gelato was this kiosk.

B.Wings at Glorietta 3 Park

First thing that caught my eye was one of their flavors; Barak o Pakpak. Filipino humor at its finest! :p

Since this was our first time to try B.Wings, we had lots of questions regarding the flavors.  They deep-fry your chicken as you order; which is always a good thing.

We ended up with their bestsellers. After waiting 5-7 minutes, you're all set. You can mix two flavors for an order of 10 wings (which was actually 5 wings cut in half).  Our total for the night was Php 200. 

Packed for takeout, we drove home and got ready to dig in.

Sweet Afters at Mio Gelati, Glorietta 3 Park Makati

Fresh from the ongoing sale at Duty Free Philippines, we decided to check out the new food truck stop at Glorietta 3 Park last Friday.

We were looking for dessert (to wash out the bad experience we had for dinner) and saw this cute pink truck parked by the end.

Mio Gelati, Glorietta 3 Park

Pink palang, sold na! Haha. This was too girly to pass up. 

Flavors

They categorize their flavors into 3 groups; regular, premium and alcoholic. Scoops price depends on the category they're in.

We were there for the Ferrero (see the 2nd picture) which sadly was sold out. :( Settled for Espresso Chips & Banofee instead. Our total for the night was Php 160 (one regular + one premium).

A Spanish Afternoon at Alba, Polaris Street, Makati

Thursday's lunch brought us to Alba at Polaris Street. 

Alba, Polaris Street Makati

Don't let the facade fool you; it's way roomier and spacious inside.

Told you ;) 

With the red tablecloths, wine glasses and red napkins; the place echoed of fine dining and elegance. 

Huge paintings adorned the walls as well as lantern-type light fixtures. At one spot, they made use of a wine rack as decor. How quaint. They also had a small area for their deli, cakes and other sugary treats.

We were there for their lunch buffet (Php 650/head).

This was what their setup looked like. On the left was the appetizers & main dishes. Right next to the bar was their desserts selections.