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Accommodation, Albay, Albay Gulf, Bacacay, Bicol, Bicolano dish, Buffet Lunch, Cagraray Island, Getting there, Legazpi, MArine Sanctuary, Misibis, Misibis Bay Resort, Spice Market, Sula Channel

Breaky at the Misibis’ Spice Market

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My starter plate consists of bread, butter, cheese and a slice of smoked salmon

We were so tempted to wake up late on our last day, but the ATV tour to the hilltop was just too good to pass on. The alarm rang at 4:00 am and we were supposed to be ready by 5:00 am, but we fell asleep and woke up 30 minutes later. It was raining a bit so the guide said it’s okay if delay it a bit with the hope that the rain would stop and the sun would rise at the right time. Well, the rain didn’t stop but we still enjoyed our ATV tour. When we went back from the tour, we were starving and we felt as though the rocky mountains and the adrenaline rush made us all famished. So, after freshening up, we headed to Spice Market for our breaky. This time, we stayed indoors for a change.

The interiors of Spice Market

Of course, I checked out the cheese station first, making sure that I get a few slices of Emmental and Laughing Cow. I also had a soft roll and butter.

Cheese Station

By now you might noticed that I am madly in love with salmon: raw, cooked, smoked, whatever. This breakfast session is not an exception. I had a few slices of smoked salmon and paired it with Laughing Cow cheese. Yum!

Cold Cuts and Salads 

I was so happy to see a Nespresso machine at Misibis Bay. Been wanting to have one like this at home. I just like how it perfectly creates your caffeine fix whichever way you want it. My favorite is Lungo Forte, kinda strong for hubby’s taste but I want it that way. Strong and kickin’ me alive the whole day! It creates frothy cappucinos, too! Santa, can you give me a Nespresso machine, even the small one, this Christmas? Please, please. I’ll be good, promise. =)

Nespresso spotted in Misibis Bay

Nespresso capsules available

My cappucino

Hubby was trying to be healthy with his fruits and veggies. Plus, two soft rolls and a slice of Emmental.

Healthy options

There was a pancake station where you can choose your toppings and sauce: maple, chocolate, blueberry, strawberry, choco chips and candied sprinkles. Kids will love this corner!

Pancake with all the sauces, hehe

I also had a mushroom, bacon and cheese omelet, native longganisa, corned beef and fried fish. I heart the fried fish together with my omelet. Very Filipino!

Filipino plate

Native longganisa

Assorted fried fish

The alfresco area

This time, we just had cookies and jelly beans for dessert. It’s so nice to feel like a kid sometimes!

Jelly beans and cookies at the dessert station
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Misibis Bay
Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay Province, Bicol Region, Philippines
T:(63 52) 487 1540 / C: (63917) 599 1590 F:(63 52) 487 1540
Manila Sales and Reservations Office
1108 Tektite West Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Exchange Road,
Ortigas Center,1605 Pasig City, Phillippines
T: (63 2) 661 8888     F: (63 2) 470 3607     E: reservations@misibisbay.com 
Legazpi Office
Hotel Venezia
Renaissance Gardens, Washington Drive, 
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
T: (63 52) 481.0888
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Special thanks to Misibis Bay Resort and Casino’s 
General Manager, Mr. Ian Mayer Varona and 
Revenue Manager, Ms. Cherry Rodriguez

Accommodation, Albay, Albay Gulf, Bacacay, Bicol, Bicolano dish, Buffet Lunch, Cagraray Island, Getting there, Legazpi, MArine Sanctuary, Misibis, Misibis Bay Resort, Spice Market, Sula Channel

Buffet Dinner at the Spice Market

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Stir-fry Noodle Station

There was never an idle time during our first day in Legazpi and Misibis Bay Resort and Casino. For one, we started the day early with a city tour of Legazpi, exploring the famous landmarks like the Cagsawa Ruins, Lignon Hill, Daraga Church and the Albay Pili Nute Factory among others. Upon arrival at the resort, we were welcomed by the warm smiles of Misibis’ staff. We spent the entire afternoon roaming around the resort on Segway (a two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle), and went to the Cagraray Eco Energy Park to experience their newest attraction — the luge. It was a day full of exhilarating activities. So to cap the night, we had buffet dinner at the Spice Market, the resort’s signature restaurant.

My Stir-Fry Noodles

The restaurant was almost full, with large groups sitting on long tables. We were the only couple that time so we chose to sit at the alfresco area. Our table was complete with warmly-lit candles and mosquito repellents. The air blew slowly, filling the area with the smell of the tropical greens around.

I checked out what’s in the buffet, and the stir-fry noodle station caught my attention. I asked the guy to create half a serving for me. I selected squid, shrimp, mushrooms and garlic for my noodles. Beside it, I also checked out the pizza station and asked the guy to create a pizza for hubby and I. I loaded it up with our favorite toppings.

Our mini pizza with olives, mushrooms, ground beef, onions, sausage and lots of cheese!

The carvery and the grilling station are still there, so we got a thin slice of meat and another serving of grilled tuna belly. The latter was as fresh as the first one we had during lunch, tender and well-seasoned.

The carvery
Carnivores and pescetarian choice

Hubby got grilled crabs and salmon. The crabs are bit dry because it was grilled, but the meat was juicy and sweet nonetheless. The salmon was yummy at medium doneness.

Crustaceans and Omega 3 overload
A slice of grilled salmon and chicken with wasabi cream sauce. 

I also asked the chef in charge of the pasta station to give me half a serving of fusilli in puttanesca sauce. I love the anchovies and olives on it. It’s a bit spicy but the cheese tends to balance it all. It’s one of my favorites from this buffet dinner actually. And until now, I still crave for it when I see this photo. Other sauce choices include pesto and cream-based sauces like carbonara, alfredo or even pesto- or tomato-cream.

My favorite puttanesca

Since we were already getting full midway, we decided to have light desserts this time. I tried a goblet of blueberry panna cotta which is light and not too sweet, and a small slice of mango cheesecake.

Hubby, on the other hand, couldn’t resist his sweet cravings and got truffle cake and buko pie which we shared together. I like the buko pie’s crust, flaky and rich. The filling wasn’t too sweet, too! The truffle cake might be overwhelming for my taste, but for chocoholics, this must be a holy grail!

We would have wanted to cap the night with a glass of red wine, but we were too exhausted that all we could think of was our plush bed at our villa. So there, we slept early to get ready for the water activties the following day.

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Misibis Bay
Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay Province, Bicol Region, Philippines
T:(63 52) 487 1540 / C: (63917) 599 1590 F:(63 52) 487 1540
Manila Sales and Reservations Office
1108 Tektite West Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Exchange Road,
Ortigas Center,1605 Pasig City, Phillippines
T: (63 2) 661 8888     F: (63 2) 470 3607     E: reservations@misibisbay.com 
Legazpi Office
Hotel Venezia
Renaissance Gardens, Washington Drive, 
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
T: (63 52) 481.0888
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Special thanks to Misibis Bay Resort and Casino’s 
General Manager, Mr. Ian Mayer Varona and 
Revenue Manager, Ms. Cherry Rodriguez

Accommodation, Albay, Albay Gulf, Bacacay, Bicol, Bicolano dish, Buffet Lunch, Cagraray Island, Getting there, Legazpi, MArine Sanctuary, Misibis, Misibis Bay Resort, Spice Market, Sula Channel

Our First Lunch in Misibis Bay Resort and Casino

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We arrived at Misibis Bay Resort and Casino at a little past noon, and after a swift check-in, we headed straight to the resort’s signature restaurant, the Spice Market. We hurried to get a seat and be able to indulge in the lunch buffet as we wanted to sample the restaurant’s sumptuous offerings.

Spice Market is inspired by the flavours of the Southeast Asian markets and fish villages. It offers a variety of cuisines, from the spicy Bicolano favourites to delectable specials from the world over.

My favourite are the cheese, taco and sushi stations. It’s just the best set of appetizers for me. The do-it-yourself taco station is perfect for kids and parents alike. You can create your own with an assortment of condiments like green and black olives, spicy beef, grated cheese, corn, beans, and a lot more.

My own version of taco

The bread and cheese station features a decent assortment of cheeses and freshly-baked breads. My favourite is Emmental mixed with raisins or blueberries. It’s the best companion for the warm soft roll.

Assorted cheeses

I love how fresh the salmon and tuna sashimi are. They are so tender and succulent, perfect for a spicy wasabi-soy dip. Their selection of freshly-rolled sushi is also fantastic! See that lone cream cheese maki? It was such a blockbuster so I had to hoard!!!

Sushi

The Spicy Misibis Roll is, well, the spiciest maki I’ve ever had, so better beware. It was yummy nonetheless.

My sushi and sashimi platter

Pork Siomai

The pork siomai with the spicy chili oil and soy sauce is also a great appetizer. I had a few pieces myself and I couldn’t stop getting from the tray.

The restaurant’s interiors reflects a true Filipino vibe, with warm hues and wooden pieces reminiscent of a typical Filipino interior design.

For the main course, there’s a grill station where you can have squid, salmon, tuna belly, pork, and chicken grilled the way you want it. I indulged on squid and salmon, while hubby enjoyed tuna belly and pork. Again, everything is fresh!

From the grill station

squid and salmon

There’s also a carvery where you can have your carnivore fix. Have it seared a bit and indulge in thick and savoury pepper sauce.

The carvery

The Bicolano corner offers pinangat, a local Bicolano dish made of taro leaves, chili, meat and coconut milk. In Manila, it is more popularly known as laing. There’s also ginataang manok (spicy chicken simmered in coconut milk), a dish close to Bohol’s hinalang na manok.

From the Bicolano corner

The chandeliers at the Spice Market is a conversation piece in itself. These cylindrical lighting fixture provide warm amber lights at night.

Back to the mains, my favourite is their version of beef caldereta. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is creamy and spicy just the way I like it. I love cheesy calderetas, and having olives on it makes it even more exciting for my taste.

Beef Caldereta

Adobong Puti, as featured on Kris TV is chicken and pork simmered in vinegar and patis (fish sauce) with lots of garlic and pepper. It’s spicy, too, and I love it!

Adobong Puti

A create-your-own pasta station offers white, red, and pesto sauces in a variety of pastas like spaghetti, linguine, fusilli and penne. We tried creating our own version of carbonara and we were surprised with the serving size. HUGE! So, the next time I ordered something from the pasta station, I told the staff to just give a quarter of a whole serving.

Customized Carbonara

For desserts, there’s a halo-halo station, chocolate fondue, gummy bears and cookies for the kids, as well as a variety of panna cotta, cheesecakes, cupcakes, and other artisan cakes and pastries.

Halo-Halo Station

Halo-Halo

Cakes

The mixed fruit cheesecake is delish, as well as the panna cotta – light and not too sweet.

Mango Panna Cotta and Mixed Fruits Cheesecake

Mini cupcakes

Gummies

Oh, and by the way, did I ever mention that I finally found a buko shake that can rival my ultimate favourite buko shake from Coco Grove Beach Resort in Siquijor? Yes, you can find it at Misibis. So creamy and rich, plus the tinge of lychee adds a refreshing touch. Yum yum!

Buko-Lychee Shake
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Misibis Bay
Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay Province, Bicol Region, Philippines
T:(63 52) 487 1540 / C: (63917) 599 1590 F:(63 52) 487 1540
Manila Sales and Reservations Office
1108 Tektite West Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange, Exchange Road,
Ortigas Center,1605 Pasig City, Phillippines
T: (63 2) 661 8888     F: (63 2) 470 3607     E: reservations@misibisbay.com 
Legazpi Office
Hotel Venezia
Renaissance Gardens, Washington Drive, 
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
T: (63 52) 481.0888
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Special thanks to Misibis Bay Resort and Casino’s 
General Manager, Mr. Ian Mayer Varona and 
Revenue Manager, Ms. Cherry Rodriguez