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Embracing the spirit of intimate gatherings and professional events, the newly unveiled Luneta Function Room sets the stage for unforgettable moments. This venue seamlessly combines modern design with spacious comfort, providing an ideal canvas for a wide array of occasions. Whether it's a corporate affair or a personal celebration, the Luneta Function Room's ambiance and versatility promise to create meaningful experiences that linger in the hearts of guests.

For that evening, Meet and Eat at B Hotel transformed the Luneta Function Room into a dinner party for selected influencers and media guests. Aside from introducing its newest events space to the public, there were also raffle prizes given away to lucky winners including overnight stays in B Hotel Quezon City and at Bellevue Hotel in Alabang.

We were all dressed for the occasion and we took this opportunity to come out in our best Modern Filipinana attire. Everyone was game to party the night away and it also helped that there was live entertainment to accompany all the great food and beverages.

B Hotel Quezon City's culinary scene takes an enchanting turn with a meticulously crafted menu that spans across its renowned outlets. Under the culinary expertise of Executive Sous Chef Vince Odejar, the new menu captures the essence of both international flavors and Filipino inspirations. Guests were treated to a sampling of these new menu items spread out across different stations starting with the cheese and charcuterie station offering fine meats and exquisite cheeses.

There were several canapés and pass-around appetizers like the Mini Lamb & Beef Kofta Kebab with spiced foam.

I particularly liked the Miso Glazed Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass with Cauliflower Cream. This was a lovely and tender sea bass that I really enjoyed. Other exciting dishes included the Cured Salmon and Potato plus the Braised Lamb Shoulder.

Mini Burgers were also on the table and the best thing was that we can get as many as we wanted.

One of my favorites that evening was the Crispy Sisig Cones. These bite-sized cones are topped with flavorful pork sisig and its a delicious way of eating this popular Filipino appetizer.

The highlight of the event would definitely be the carving station featuring this beautiful Westholme MB5 Wagyu Beef Striploin.

I loved eating these slices of wagyu beef which was served medium. Just look at that lovely red color. It was accompanied by red wine mushroom sauce and bearnaise sauce.

For desserts, we had an entire table offering bite-sized pastries and delicacies from B Hotel's Pastry Corner.

My favorite among the desserts was the Tiramisu and Truffle Chocolate Mousse with its rich and creamy chocolate. I think I had more than a couple of these for the night.

Other fabulous dessert items included the Mini Key Lime Pie, Warm Peach Tart, Mini Basque Cheesecake, Mango Crepe Samurai, and Mini Cream-Puff Pistachio.

There was also an Open Bar featuring House Wines and Local Cocktails such as the Mindoro Sling and the Sago't Gulaman-Lambanog. Sodas and Homemade Iced Tea were also available.

The Luneta Function Room and the tantalizing new menu offerings are poised to redefine your experience at B Hotel Quezon City. Join them in embracing these exciting chapters of elevated indulgence and memorable gatherings. For inquiries and reservations, please contact B Hotel Quezon City at (+632) 8990-5000 or visit www.bhotelqc.com. Discover the epitome of affordable luxury and exceptional service that B Hotel Quezon City, managed by The Bellevue Hotels & Resorts, brings to its guests.

B HOTEL QUEZON CITY

14 Scout Rallos St., Laging Handa, Quezon City

8990-5000

www.bhotelqc.com

Checking in was a breeze as the hotel also offers complimentary parking slots at the basement. B Hotel Quezon City’s central location plus affordable rates makes it an ideal destination for businessmen who are staying in the city for a few days, or even for balikbayan friends or visiting relatives who need a convenient and comfortable hotel that is just nearby.

We stayed at the Superior King Room which comes with 28 square meters of relaxing space. The room features wooden floors and interiors with a separate work area and lounge chair.

Aside from the king sized bed and cushioned headboards, it also comes with an LCD cable television, a small fridge and mini bar, a work desk with USB ports, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access.

The comfort room comes with a rain shower and is complete with toiletries and amenities for a comfortable stay. We went to the hotel quite early because we were excited for our staycation, so it was time to have lunch at the lobby!

The Lobby Cafe is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant that serves breakfast buffet plus an international a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. B Hotel Quezon City is very proud of its dining options at the lobby and at their popular steakhouse downstairs, so we were happy to be given a sample of their creative and enticing menu selection prepared and curated by Executive Chef Vincent Odejar.

Our lunch at the Lobby Cafe started with the Kani Crisp and Roasted Mushroom Salad (P380). This very pretty salad comes with a combination of crab sticks, mixed greens, garlic, mushrooms, and honey miso dressing.

We were quite delighted with all the other items presented like the Cured Salmon and Potato Salad (P420) with its homemade salmon gravlax, baby potatoes, bacon bits, chives, and Parmesan cheese. The Truffle Carbonara Pizza (P720) is a great lunch or snack option that can be shared with friends. Asian and Local Favorites on the menu include the Pad Thai (P480), a Thai favorite made with rice noodles, shrimp, chicken and tofu. There's also the Laksa which is a spicy Southeast Asian noodle soup using coconut broth.

For our main course, I really liked the Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass (P960) with cauliflower-tarragon cream, miso, and edamame purée. The very tender sea bass was cooked perfectly.

Meatlovers should go for the US Boneless Short Ribs (P1,000) with garlic confit, red wine-shallot reduction, pumpkin purée, herb butter, and black peppercorn sauce. The presentation itself looks like a work of art which adds to the overall dining experience. You don’t have to go all the way to Ortigas or Bonifacio Global City to enjoy a five-star experience such as this.

The same can be said about their desserts because they all look too beautiful to eat. The Lava (P320) is a luscious and moist chocolate cake served with melted chocolate and topped with vanilla ice cream. I was quite surprised to see their Fried Ice Cream (P280), a unique ice cream rendition with crusted cereal, and chocolate syrup. There’s also the Pannacotta (P300) with milk, cream, and berries as well as the Tiramisu (P320) with lady finger, coffee, and mascarpone cheese.

For those who just want a quick bite or some refreshing drinks, The Pastry Corner located at the other end of the lobby offers freshly made pastries, cakes, sandwiches, coffee, and specialty beverages.

Their lovely Afternoon Tea Set is one of the most affordable and highly recommended deals you can find in the city. For only P800 you can get a three-tier canapé set plus a cup coffee or tea to go along with it.

Another specialty at the Pastry Corner is the Lotus Ensaymada which is made with crushed Lotus Biscoff on top and inside the bread. I really like this ensaymada and you won't find it anywhere else but at B Hotel.

I was also very happy with my Mango Tart paired with a tall glass of Hot Chocolate. You can also enjoy your snacks and desserts with one of their Specialty Beverages like the Ube Vanilla Cream or the Triple Berry Cheesecake.

After that indulgent lunch and afternoon tea break, it was time to go back to my room for an afternoon siesta. Guests at the B Hotel can easily explore the city as malls and activities are all just a few minutes away.

For those who want to stay inside the hotel like me, B Hotel also has a swimming pool located on the third floor. The infinity pool has a surrounding view of the residential houses nearby and is great for kids and families. There is also a Poolside Bar nearby where you can order beverages and snacks while relaxing. Just beside this is the fitness center where you can get a quick workout to burn the calories from all the eating.

For dinner, our group headed downstairs for a sumptuous steak dinner at Johnny's Steak and Grill. You can find this fabulous steakhouse at the ground floor right along Scout Rallos Street which makes it accessible even for guests not staying at the hotel. It is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 5:00pm all the way to 1:00am.

Johnny's Steak and Grill has been serving some of the best steaks in the city ever since it opened in 2016 (New Steakhouse Alert: Johnny’s Steak and Grill Opens in B Hotel Quezon City). It has a casual and hip vibe that is a refreshing change from the traditional steakhouses.

We had a choice of the Roasted Pumpkin Soup (P320) and the Forest Mushroom Soup (P340) for our starter. This hearty bowl comes with herb focaccia bread that goes really well with the warm soup.

You can actually cross-order from the Lobby Cafe's menu and vice versa so you have a diverse selection from burgers and pasta to ribs and steaks. The Tex-Mex Chicken Burger (P580) has a Mexican-style chicken served in a brioche bun. There's also the Sliders (P580) from their Mezzanine Bar served with truffle fries.

We took advantage of their Glazed Ribs Weekend which is offered every Friday to Sunday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Guests can indulge in their delectable Honey Bourbon Baby Back Ribs for only P1,350 nett. This comes with both beef and pork ribs served with corn cob and bourbon sauce.

There's also the pretty Australian Lamb Rack (P1,200) which has a French-cut half rack of lamb served with mint jelly, compound butter, and red wine jus. The lamb was cooked magnificently so it doesn't have a gamey taste.

But the highlight of our dinner was definitely the 300 grams MB5 Westholme Australian Wagyu Striploin (P4,000). This steak is one of the highest quality wagyu you can find in the city and it is just so fatty and tender. We really had a great time at Johnny's Steak and Grill. We were all so full from all those meaty dishes so we decided to call it a night. I had such a wonderful rest and sleep that evening.

The next morning, I woke up a bit later since it was the weekend and headed down for our buffet breakfast which is served from 6:00am to 10:00am at the Lobby Cafe.

You can find plenty of breakfast favorites like cereals, breads, pastries, fruits, and salads together with coffee, hot chocolate, and juices.

Bacon is always the centerpiece of hotel breakfasts so I was happy to find it on the table. There were also plenty of other items like longanisa, potato wedges, beef tapa, shakshuka, taho, and an egg station where you can have your choice of eggs cooked according to your preference.

If you want to have a relaxing staycation like we did, book the STAY WITH B promo for only P4,299 per night which includes an overnight stay in a Superior Room, buffet breakfast for two persons and use of the pool and fitness center. We would like to thank AJ Pedalino, Assistant Director of Sales at B Hotel Quezon City for hosting our small group and letting us experience their wonderful hospitality. B Hotel Quezon City is culinary haven that will surely delight foodies and travelers alike. I can't wait to go back. See you again soon!

B HOTEL QUEZON CITY

14 Scout Rallos St., Laging Handa, Quezon City

8990-5000

www.bhotelqc.com