Fresh Off the Grill: Spectrum's Sunday Brunch at the Ranch

Premium steaks, barbecued ribs and fresh seafood, hot off the grill, with free-flowing beer and margaritas. All these and more at Spectrum's Sunday Brunch at the Ranch...

Fairmont Makati's Spectrum fires up the grill with their Sunday Brunch at the Ranch for an all-new brunch buffet dining experience. Read on and take a virtual tour of the sumptuous spread at Spectrum's Sunday Brunch at the Ranch...

Sundays at Spectrum takes on a Western vibe with its Sunday Brunch at the Ranch theme, with an outdoor Ranch Fun Station for the kids and an array of charcoal-fired grills loaded with steaks, ribs, chicken, and seafood. And it's the outdoor grills that set this brunch buffet apart from the metro's other brunch offerings.

As the charcoal was prepped and laid on the outdoor grills, the final touches were also made on the lavish brunch buffet spread inside the elegant interiors of Spectrum. The always impressive Sushi and Sashimi Station (L) is always a favorite, as a tray of freshly steamed lobsters (R) arrived at the Seafood Station (R).

At the very first day of Spectrum's Sunday Brunch at the Ranch, more dishes arrived at the different stations, including this homey Roasted Turkey...

...a rustic Country Farm Chicken Roast with grilled vegetables...

...and tempting Baked Farmer Sausages with onions, carrots, and broccoli. The parade of dishes never seemed to end as more trays were brought to the different stations.

Start with some freshly baked bread and crostini at the Crostini Station (L), along with some pate and rillette. At the Fresh Salad Station (R), load up on the freshest greens and vegetables with an equally wide selection of salad dressings and your Sunday Brunch at the Ranch is off to a great start.

After a refreshing salad, there's just nothing quite like a thin and crisp crostini with Spectrum's Liver Pate. And there's a whole lot more to try at Spectrum.

You can also choose from a wide variety of freshly prepared salads at the Salad Station, like the smoky and comforting Barbecue Potato Salad, with soft marble potatoes and grilled seafood...

...the colorful and refreshing Corn Dill Salad topped with bacon...

...and the savory Barbecue Chicken Salad with black olives, tomatoes and onions. A wide range of flavors and options, and that's just the Salad Station.

And there's more. The buffet spread at Spectrum includes a selection of tasty starters, like a charcuterie board (L) with thin slices of smoked sausages, premium salami and a loaded cheese platter (R), perfect with a glass of wine or a cold beer. 

At Spectrum, you can always count on the wide selection of courses, and the intricate and elegant presentation of each dish, like these appetizing Country Style Terrine and Celeriac Mousse, laid on egg cartons.

At the Seafood Station, choose from an extensive selection of the freshest seafood, including shrimps, prawns, mussels, clams, oysters and lobster. You can have your seafood baked, grilled, or simply sauteed in butter and garlic, and served ala minute to your table.  

Also at the Seafood Station, you can find fresh tuna layered with mangoes and spring onions...

...heaps of Norwegian Salmon Gravlax with onions and dill...

...and pickled mussels with olives, radishes, and dill. You can also choose fresh fish and have it grilled to complete your seafood fix.

The kids can also enjoy traditional pizza, fresh from the ovens, and some pasta dishes too.

At the Pasta Station, you can have your favorite pasta dish prepared ala minute from a selection of freshly made pasta and sauces, including these Spinach Ravioli.

Outside, beside the Ranch Fun Station, the fragrant aroma of sweet Corn-on-the-Cob on the grill is another tempting treat that's hard to pass up.

Also at the Ranch Fun Station, you can find BBQ, Salt, and Cheese Pop Corn as well as Sour Cream and Cheese French Fries.

Over at the main outdoor grill, a variety of grilled meats and seafood complete the ranch-like vibe at Spectrum. The sight, sound and aroma of different meats and seafood laid on a fiery hot charcoal grill makes Spectrum's Sunday Brunch at the Ranch quite an experience, adding a distinct touch to the brunch buffet. Ribs, steaks, seafood and chicken on the grill...

...and Grilled Lamb Chops on a leisurely Sunday brunch. Perfect. The charcoal-fired grills add that distinct rustic vibe for an all-new brunch buffet experience.

At the Carving Station, go for generous portions of Roast Turkey, Slow-Cooked Ribeye, and Stuffed Lamb Shoulder with roasted vegetables.

And just when you thought things couldn't get any better at Spectrum, it does. That day, Spectrum also served their Cochinillo as part of the already impressive Sunday brunch buffet spread.

Back inside, Spectrum's selection of mains included Chicken Pot Pie (L) and the delicately flavored Poached Salmon with Saffron Veloute (R). Other savory selections included Chicken and Walnut Ballotine with Creamy Mushroom Ragout, tender Beef Roulade with Spinach and Feta Cheese, Coffee-Rubbed Porkloin Stuffed with Chorizo and Apples...

...a hearty Farmhouse Beef Stew (L) and Irish Beef Stew (R), rounding out an impressive brunch buffet spread at Spectrum. And just in case you're in the mood for it, you'll also find Spectrum's signature Dim Sum and Chinese Stations for steamed dumplings, fish, roasted and smoked meats.
   

Spectrum also offers a range of beverages, from sodas to iced teas and refreshing fruit shakes. But why not go for the ranch vibe with some beer and margaritas. For an additional P1,000, you can enjoy round after round of free-flowing Miller Genuine Draft (L) or Spectrum's signature Margaritas (L). Not a bad deal.

From starters...

...to fresh seafood sauteed in butter and garlic...

...grilled lamb chops fresh from the grill...

...and a few more slices from the Carving Station, Spectrum's Sunday Brunch at the Ranch pretty much covered the whole nine yards, with everything you want in the different stations.

And if you still have room for more, stop by the Tandoori Station for some Chicken Tandoori. The linear layout at Spectrum is quite easy to navigate, with the outdoor grills adding even more flavorful options.

But save room for dessert. Spectrum offers some of the best desserts prepared by their young and talented team of pastry chefs, including a wide range of intricate pastries, fresh fruits, and assorted macarons from Fairmont's Cafe Macaron (don't forget to try the Foie Gras Macaron). That day, the indulgent selections included fresh strawberries topped with cream...

...a rustic and comforting Apple Pie capped with an intricate lattice-like weave of pastry strips ...

...a delicately layered Tiramisu...

...Marshmallows with Dark Chocolate on a stick...

...and S'mores, soft and chewy marshmallows with a thick dark chocolate center, are just some of the creative desserts whipped up by Spectrum's talented pastry chefs.

But the pastry chefs have even more up their sleeves. Cap your feast at Spectrum's Sunday Brunch at the Ranch with their inventive Chocolate Bacon Cake, topped with chocolate and candied bacon. And it's true what they say about bacon, you can add it to just about anything...

Gather up your posse for a ranch style brunch buffet and head on over to Spectrum. The Sunday Brunch at the Ranch at Spectrum is priced at P 2,777 per person, children aged 6-12 may enjoy the buffet selection at 50% off. See you Sunday...

Spectrum is located at the Ground Floor of the Fairmont Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City or call Restaurant Reservations at 795-1840 or email dining.makati@fairmont.com for inquiries and reservations.

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