Who can say no to a hearty buffet in an elegant setting? The buffet concept is nothing new to the local restaurant scene and remains the most popular option for many. Spectrum at Fairmont Makati introduces a unique and innovative spin to buffet dining high up at the 11th Floor for literally an elevated take on the popular concept...
Long known for its lavish buffet offerings, Spectrum at Fairmont Makati is transported high up at the Social Lounge in the 11th Floor of the prestigious property offering an eco-friendly buffet dining experience combining both sustainability and sophistication in one elegantly seamless and extraordinary culinary journey. As Spectrum undergoes a refurbishment phase from August 7 to September 21, loyal diners of the popular buffet offerings can still enjoy the sumptuous buffet spread with an elevated approach eleven floors up with the Design & Dine Buffet Experience.
While Spectrum, the signature all-day dining and buffet restaurant at Fairmont Makati undertakes a refurbishment program to further enhance the guest experience, many may wonder if their favorite buffet will also be temporarily suspended. No worries, Executive Chef Bela Rieck and his culinary team have crafted a novel dining experience infused with sustainable elements combined with an elegant sit-down buffet concept dubbed Design & Dine at the Social Club. That means your favorite buffet at Spectrum literally and figuratively moves up...
...to the 11th Floor of Fairmont Makati at the Social Club during the short refurbishment phase from August 7 to September 21. With stunning views of the Makati CBD, the Social Club is the perfect setting for a hearty lunch or dinner with that impeccable Fairmont touch. And yes, you can enjoy as many rounds and orders as you want just like the usual buffet prepared fresh and a la minute from the kitchen. The innovative Design & Dine concept allows you to customize your buffet feast just the way you like it in an elegant and more relaxed sit-down setting.
The engaging Design & Dine concept brings the pleasures of unlimited ordering and the convenience of a la carte dining in a cohesive and elegant weave for an elevated buffet dining experience like no other. And the magnificent views completes the experience.
Just like the famed buffet at Spectrum, diners can enjoy a wide and diverse selection of both international and local cuisine from starters to mains and desserts curated by Executive Chef Bela Rieck prepared fresh from the kitchen to your table with Design & Dine at the Social Club. So pick your table...
...and leave the rest to the staff of Fairmont Makati for a satisfying meal with a view.
Start with a selection of appetizers like the tasty savory nibbles of the Cold Cuts Platter...
...best paired with the Cheese Platter with its selection of fine gourmet cheeses. All starters are good for 2-3 diners and the best part? You can order as much as you want.
Fresh seafood has always been a top attraction at Spectrum's loaded buffet spread. With Design & Dine, you can have your fill with the Sushi & Sashimi Platter...
...or venture to another flavorful destination with the Assorted Indian Starters. Other equally tasty options include the Mezze Platter, Garden Fresh Salad, Greek Style Salad, Panzanella Salad, Assorted Steamed Dimsum, Assorted Fried Dimsum, Vegetable Samosa and Vegetable Pakora. The flavors of Spectrum are transported high up the Social Club of Fairmont Makati.
And these French Fries absolutely hits the spot. The selection of tempting Sides include the Vegetable Au Gratin, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Cajun Spiced Potato Wedges, Garlic Rice, Steamed Rice, Chop Suey Vegetables, Buttered Vegetables and Roasted Marble Potatoes.
In between bites and nibbles, enjoy a soothing sip of their Soup of the Day, the creamy Carrot and Ginger Soup to warm the palate. The subtle sweetness of the fresh carrots and deep lingering notes of ginger combine for rich yet hearty flavors preparing your palate for the round of savory mains...
Executive Chef Bela Rieck recreates the wide and varied flavors of Spectrum at the Design & Dine buffet concept with an impressive array of savory offerings like the Grilled Seafood Platter with succulent shrimps, fish and mussels...
...and the Kare-Kare Yaman Dagat with its medley of the day's freshest catch simmered in a thick peanut-based stew.
More seafood? The Baked Barramundi does the job, with its fresh and clean flavors complemented by a creamy white sauce. Make it a real feast with the equally wide selection of tasty sides prepared a la minute by Executive Chef Bela Rieck's culinary team.
It's not a buffet dining experience without a Carving Station, and Executive Chef Bela Rieck brings an imressive slab of perfectly roasted Porchetta with tender and juicy pork capped with a delicately crisp layer of crackling all the way up the Social Club.
Served with a variety of oven-roasted vegetables and sauces, pick up another plate for one more round at the Carving Station. The refined pace with Design & Dine is a welcome change to the usual buffet dining experience.
And when you're really hungry, nothing like comfortingly familiar local flavors like the Pork Sisig to satisfy any craving. Other must-try options with Design & Dine at the Social Club include the Honey Barbecue Chicken, Pepperoni Pizza, Pork Adobo, Pancit Guisado, Kadai Paneer, Indian Butter Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Chicken Kung Pao, Sweet and Sour Fish, Aloo Jeera and Mutter Pulao. Executive Chef Bela Rieck really did bring the entire array of dishes of Spectrum all the way up the Social Club at Fairmont Makati.
A serving of Pork Sisig calls for extra rice, but you can go all-out with the Sisig Paella infused with all the savory richness of the iconic local staple with each heaping spoonful. Using fresh and sustainable ingredients brings real flavors to the table, allowing you to enjoy each dish in its purest form. Enjoying the buffet experience with unlimited orders in an elegant sit-down format makes Design & Dine one of the more unique dining options in Makati. And that view at golden hour high above the city is the perfect finishing touch to another memorable dining experience at Fairmont Makati.
Like all buffets, better save room for dessert. Cap your sumptuous buffet sit-down feast with the indulgent dessert selection like Double Chocolate Mousse, Vanilla Crėme Brûlée, Chocolate Brownie, Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse, Opera Cake Slice, Mango Crunch Mousse, Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Vegan Chocolate Cake. Spectrum's Design & Dine at the Social Club is available Monday to Sunday for Lunch (12:00 nn to 2:30 pm) and Dinner (6:00 pm to 10:00 pm) for only P 2,700 net per person from August 7 to September 21.
Transporting the buffet dining experience of Spectrum all the way up to the 11th Floor at the Social Club is no easy feat, but Executive Chef Bela Rieck succeeds in recreating the diverse flavors while adding a novel sustainable touch with the elegant flair of Fairmont with Design & Dine. It's buffet dining with an elegant spin, best enjoyed with the Makati skyline eleven stories up as your backdrop. Only with Design & Dine at Fairmont Makati...
For reservations and inquiries, please call +632 7795 1840 or email dining.makati@raffles.com
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