A Sneak Peek at F1 Hotel Manila's Luzviminda 2 Buffet

The very best of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao converge for a celebration of Filipino flavors...a grand feast to celebrate Independence Day.   

Starting June 12, 2014, F1 Hotel Manila offers the best of local and regional flavors with the second edition of the Luzviminda Buffet, prepared by Chef Sau del Rosario and selected guest chefs.  And just like last year's edition, expect to find familiar and comforting favorites along with classic dishes with modern and refreshing twists. Just leave it to Sau del Rosario and his team to create another epic feast at F1 Hotel Manila, and here's a sneak peek at some of the dishes from Luzviminda2...

Start with the notoriously popular Soup No. 5, a rich and spicy broth made with the bull's business end, and nope, not the horns, topped with chicharon. This legendary soup is said to have aphrodisiac qualities, and oldtimers still swear by this. Soft, tender and spicy, I'm not sure about the aphrodisiac qualities, but one can  sense a noticeable spike in body temperature...maybe the oldtimers were right after all. And maybe it's time to get a cold beer.

Roasted Pork Belly Lechon, perfectly tender and juicy with a crisp layer of crackling. Chef Sau and his team gives this classic dish an inventive twist, with a dark chocolate stuffing...

...and another with a sweet mango stuffing, both complementing the delicate flavors of the juicy pork. And you really don't need any sauce at all, as the stuffing just works so well with the pork for subtle yet rich flavors.

In between, go for some fresh oysters, mussels, shrimps and fish from F1 Hotel Manila's impressive seafood station...

...and a plate of freshly prepared Pork Sisig, chopped pork cheeks cooked with liver and chili, before going for a second round.

Seafood Curry Rice, Garlic Fried Rice, Lechon, and Bihod (tuna fish eggs) fill up the second plate, and it's time for some serious eating. And there's just so much more. Stay tuned for a more detailed post on the wide assortment of local dishes from the Luzviminda 2 Buffet...

And for dessert, the now classic Durian Panna Cotta, a personal favorite from last year, a sweet and creamy Tocino del Cielo, and Dona Editha's Pudding cap another impressive meal at F1 Hotel Manila. The Luzviminda 2 Buffet runs from June 12 to 26, 2014 only, so better hurry.

After dinner, head on down F1 Hotel Manila's Canary Lounge for a carafe of classic cocktails. Start with the refreshing Blue Mondays, a cool blend of vodka, Blue Curacao, and pineapple juice...

...and follow it up with the sweet and tart Dalandan Margarita to get you in a celebratory mood. Grab a 500 ml Carafe for only P 680 net, or the 1 L Carafe for only P 980 net, and let the party begin. The Canary Lounge's Cocktail Carafe offer runs up to June 30, 2014.

And that's just a sneak peek...for more on F1 Hotel Manila's epic Luzviminda 2 buffet, see my post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-taste-of-philippines-f1-hotel-manila.html.

F1 Hotel Manila us located at 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City or call 928-9888 and 908-7888 for more information. You can also visit their website at http://f1hotelmanila.com/index.php

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