Flavors of Ilocos: Merienda Buffet at Hotel Luna's Chula Saloon Bar

A cold beer, a comforting cocktail...or some indulgent desserts. At Hotel Luna's Chula Saloon Bar, you can have it all...

Hotel Luna's Chula Saloon Bar offers a daily Merienda Buffet every afternoon, with a variety of sweet and savory treats for that perfect afternoon snack.

Located at the original structure of a Spanish colonial era home, Chula Saloon Bar retains the original stone and brick pillars and walls for that classic old world charm. The use of dark wood add to the elegance of the bar, updated with sleek and modern seating. A cocktail before merienda? Why not.

Chef Raymond Quitilen serves up a wide variety of tasty treats, both savory and sweet, in a wide palette of vibrant colors. What to get? Just let your eyes lead you and go for it. Tasty bite-sized portions allow you to sample as many as you want, and even come back for more.  

The offerings change daily, with each treat prepared fresh everyday. Start with some savory Ham and Cheese Rolls...

...and follow it up with some soft and chewy cashew-topped Brownies.

And there's more. So much more, so be sure to pace yourself. 

And if you're still up for it, why not cap your merienda with a refreshing Halo-Halo at the do-it-yourself station. Recharged and satisfied, time to walk the historic Calle Crisologo in time for the magic hour of dusk...

Hotel Luna is located at Luna Street, Vigan, Ilocos Sur or call (+632) 584-4945 (Manila Line) or (+077) 632-2222 for inquiries and more information. You can also visit their website here at http://hotelluna.ph/

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