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My parents used to convince me that pursuing a degree that is inclined with food is more "beneficial" than those that I was considering back in the days. It is because of my mother (well, let me add that she is well acquainted with food and would go berserk to anything that goes along with fascinating cookery) who discovered my quite precise buds and knack to cooking when I was 14 years old.

I hate to agree, but yes, I find joy in adding a salt and pepper here and there, as well as stirring the pan once in a while.

A Super Late Bloomer

I am a foodie. I learned that a couple of years ago when I started to roam around the metro looking for some place to make my own space of sanctuary and peace. Certainly there are some who would agree with me on this, because working more than 8 hours sure is “buwis buhay” (Minsan nga di pa maequate sa buwis na pagkataas taas. Hello, 34% tax. Bite me.) So, I realized that eating outside is one of my ways of relieving stress and no matter how hard I try not to spend quite much on food, there are times I failed myself so much that I try to limit myself from spending (even if it’s necessary) the next day.  But tonight, since it was raining so hard in Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong, I decided to have my dinner at SM Megamall and headed to one of my heralded “sanctuary”—Buffalo’sWings N’ Things.



Wings N’ Things And All That Come In Between

SM Megamall became my usual “hotspot” in the city when I started working in Ortigas/Pasig/Mandaluyong area in 2009. Now that  I usually go off late, I oftentimes meet with my sister at Megamall and needless to say, do our usual thing together: FOOD TRIP.

Buffalo’s became my afterwork tambayan for the following reasons:

Food. The food is G-R-E-A-T.  The moment I tasted its bestseller and original recipe, ½ pound Champion Buffalo Wings, I wouldn’t want to leave my seat. I told my sister that their Buffalo Wings is the best I have ever tasted yet, right there and then. Also, I just love their beef burrito. Well, I guess that would mean a 5-star rating for both items, right?

Place. Okay, the place that is in Megamall sure is not like those restaurants that we *normal* (disclaimer below. Fail.) people often and automatically think of comfortable, by just looking and judging from afar. In fact, if you’ve gone there, you would probably think that the place is too “open” for people to see how big you open your mouth everytime you try to eat those wings away. But tell you what, the place is actually great. You can see a part of the lower ground floor in such wide vantage point. Well, I find solace by just sitting to my favorite spot right here, below:





Staff. This part is making me smile, by just thinking about it. The waitress and staff are so nice and friendly. By seeing me visiting and dining so often, they wouldn’t ask me of what I’d want and I won’t even bother placing my order. Isn’t it nice to know that someone from one of your favorite restaurants, not only do they call and know you by your name, but they also know your preferences? Ahh. The feels. Heaven.  (Additionally, the good looking ladies at this branch are just amazing. Jeng right here had served me so many times already. Awesome lady. *Ahem-PAY-Ahem-RAISE-Ahem*)

Aside from these three, I would want include that the MAN VS FOOD reruns being played time and again at the restaurant definitely added a few points for them. Why? Well, I’ll be honest. For a tired and hungry person, watching a few episodes of MAN VS FOOD is nothing really great to start with. The challenges were disgusting and so unappetizing—But lo and behold—It actually got me entertained. I have seen a few snippets of it on Discovery Channel or TLC last summer, but I never thought it could be that entertaining.

Yeah, I’m quite on the other side with regards to THIS.

Moaaaar!

I guess I would recommend this restaurant for those who like to dine at some place other than the usual hyped up restaurants and food places.

Again, MAN VS FOOD people.



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