81st Oktoberfest at the Solaire Tent

Had another wonderful taste of Oktoberfest once again at the Solaire Tent in Parañaque City this morning. This is officially their 81st year of doing this and yes, it's just becoming bigger and bigger.

The German Club Manila happily shared how they have been able to break records in the number of crowds and liters of beer, German sausages consumed every year and 2019 should be no different. This year they are doing it in three days on October 17, 18 and 19. It is expected to be full so make sure you wear those lederhosen trousers and fancy dirndls because this is the authentic one, it comes with a full Bavarian band called Bavarian Sound Express (OMG I miss the 99 Luft Balloons medley)!

The desserts like the classic strudel and Kaiserschmarnn have to be noted because it just was heavenly with the cream and vanilla ice cream.

I heard they are prepping about 4-5 liters of Weihenstephan per person so there won't be shortchanging on the beer supply. You can book tickets via Oktoberfest.ph and purchase them online. 

The event was graced by the current German Club President Tobias Rast, Solaire VP for F&B Knit Becker and VP for Culinary Michael Dinges. The first photo above was the yearly dance we had to do before the start of festivities, it's a great way to break the ice and celebrate Oktoberfest like how the Bavarians do. 

Call the German Club via 8942899 or 8184236 because this is going to be the biggest authentic German Oktoberfest in Manila, and you wouldn't want to miss this for the world! They will also have separate raffle draws including trips to Europe. Not even joking!

Raise your glass and say Prost!

Say "Ein Prost!" At The 78th Oktoberfest At Sofitel Manila

Gentlemen from The German Club Philippines and GM of Sofitel Manila Mr. Adam Laker (in suit).

There's no party when you're alone, but when you party with about 200 people merrymaking on top of tables and chairs with tons of food and beer, that's what you call OKTOBERFEST!

The German Club is celebrating their 78th Oktoberfest in Sofitel Manila and the most authentic one at that. In Munich, at 12 PM of the first Saturday of October, they start a ceremonial toast and they give the first pint to the Prime Minister of Bavaria. They did it too in Sofitel to start the ceremonies.

Sofitel's GM Adam Laker promises Germans and Filipinos will enjoy a full Bavarian Menu, tons of Sausages and Pork Knuckles, the best Saurkraut and each year it gets better. Different games, parties, it's also the people that gets this a larger crowd each year. No leather pants required but of course it's optional!

I even joined a game with contestants from the German community and press people, I won. I won last 2014 and didn't join 2015 (because I was too shy LOL), but it's good I got this one in the bag!

Fellow bloggers, writers from Manila's best magazines and influencers are all in attendance. I was already tipsy at this time from chugging a whole liter of beer for the Philippines haha!

This year's OKTOBERFEST will happen at Sofitel Manila's Harbor Tent on October 7 and 8! This is their 78th Year which only shows this has been a LONG tradition. You may book your tickets via email at reservations@germanclub.ph. You can also call (02) 894 2899. I assure you, this is one of the best parties, a legit Oktoberfest at that. Dance, drink all evening, enjoy the best Bavarian dishes, sausages, pretzels and the company of Germans who chose to work and live here in Manila and say EIN PROSIT!

To end this post, let me share my blogger friend Azrael's video of the event featuring me in the Beer Drinking Contest! Hahah don't judge!

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(P.S. All unlabeled photos in this article came from the German Club in Manila Philippines Facebook Page and not mine)

Mister Donut Outs New Bavarian Doubles Flavors!

I super love Bavarian filled donuts. I don't know how my affinity with it started but I know how much I always want to have whole FunPasalubong Box to bring along to my friends when I go out of town. I love the Mister Donut Bavarian filled donuts because they put enough of it in every piece. Don't you just feel cheated when all you need is a decent doughnut and the one you get is half filled? Or worse, not even enough to say that you get your money's worth. Mister Donut has already impressed me with their lovely brewed coffee. When they came out with Bavarian flavored doughnuts, they even doubled the filling with "Bavarian Doubles". The line made us love Bavarian all over again as they combine 2 of your favorite flavors in one doughnut. The difference? You don't get that unhealthy intense sweetness, they do it just right.

Now think of some of your favorite desserts. This summer, I've always wanted to go to Guimaras and swim in the plaza where they held the Mango Festival. They served unlimited sweet golden mangoes which I absolutely love! Aside from that, I've been so addicted to the pastillas in Bulacan which they intricately (and artfully) decorate the wrappers too. Since Mister Donut is smart, they want these two elements to be in your favorite Bavarian line. They combined the two fillings and dubbed thee as "Mangostillas"!

Now you can have two amazing flavors in one Bavarian doughnut. The Bavarian Doubles line also now is paving the way for other combinations  like the "Chocoyema" which combines rich thick Choco Fudge and the lovely milky favorite "Yema". Aside from these surprising revelations, they also went ahead with the same Choco Fudge Bavarian filling with the original Bavarian variety. They call this the "Chocovarian" which is still as creamy as ever with lovely chocolate swirls when you bite into it. You should really see the commercial. Albeit a little crazy, the twins would actually make you smile from ear to ear.

The new flavors won't disappoint you because they won't give you much of a problem on how they made it in the first place. You won't be complaining about the filling as they've got a sufficient amount of it in every piece, unlike the others who just put less of it, quality assurance would be crying haha!

Yes, the  Bavarian Doubles is available now on all Mister Donut branches and I'm actually going to their branch near my place to have these lovely donuts for me, my family, some of my friends who have been good to me. The other bad friends can go ahead and enjoy their substandard half filled doughnuts, I don't mind LOL!

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Mister Donut Promises Moments Full of Fillings

Who loves Mister Donut? I know I do. Aside from the lovely coffee they serve in their stores and the Bavarians that really have MORE Bavarian filling than competitors, Mister Donut has pretty much centered their efforts now on reaching the most important people in your life, your families. 

Have you seen their latest ad? If not, here's a glimpse of what I'm talking about.

You see, it's the moments like these that are actually FULL of feelings. You can see the Dad hurrying home thinking of surprising lil ol bunso (the youngest son) but he was hurrying to go out. Just like clockwork, Dad knows that his son is going back for his favorite Mister Donut roll. If you think about it, he's just like the rest of us when we visit a Mister Donut branch. We already know what we want, we can't resist having our favorites, but the thing that means the most is the time we cherish with friends and family while we're having these products. A simple snack together, it's priceless!

This is what Mister Donut is trying to say, theirs has 24% MORE filling than other Bavarian donuts compared to their competitors. You get your money's worth. Add to that the new items on their shelves like the Filled Twist and the XL Rolls. Sweet or savory, they've got you covered. I'd really want to have them rather than the "other donut shop that discontinued my favorite from their store the Choko Kreme and even mislead me on Twitter that they still have it. I went to different stores and nada, they should have just told me the truth.

Anyway, I'm in a good mood with Mister Donut. I'll have a dozen or two when I visit their stores in Megamall, Greenfields Portal, Greenhills, Manhattan Cubao, SM Manila or Trinoma. Or maybe I can just drop by 7-11 stores which have Mister Donut kiosks on them still. Now it's time to ask yourself, what's your favorite memory of Mister Donut?

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Celebrate Authentic Oktoberfest at Sofitel Manila!

Oktoberfest has been part of the Philippine scene since we are after all the third largest drinker in the world. Bavaria would have been proud to see beer always chugging off bars, establishments and places in Manila and what better way to make that experience authentic by having REAL Oktoberfest at Sofitel Manila. The German Club Manila established in 1906, the German Embassy and Sofitel Manila will head the merry making and even bring the actual authentic Bavarian band to make it even more festive this 76th Oktoberfest!

So we did the next best thing by suiting up with real deal Bavarian hats and held our one liter German Beer Mugs, then after that... we just had to warm up with an Oktoberfest requirement... a dance!

Now I'm not gonna lie to you and tell you that I wasn't a little shy doing this, but I was.... but if you see the actual Germans that average 6ft tall doing all the moves with gusto, you'll really have to do it yourself, then once you get the hang of it... you'll LOVE it! :)

The German Club and Sofitel Manila did even more to have us get a taste of the festivities. They told us how much food and booze is going to be served on October 17 and 18. Almost 2000+ people attend each day and they have broken each of those records every year. There's nothing that can match Oktoberfest in Sofitel Manila because you just can't find anything as authentic as this anywhere else in the country!

Then we got on to the feast fit for a King!

So if you're not convinced that the ton of sausages, meat, potatoes, sauerkraut, mustard and beer could not get you interested in celebrating at Sofitel Manila this October 17 and 18, you must be crazy. Go give them a call and reserve at 5515555. Go with your friends and make this celebration a memorable one by doing it the right way, like the Germans do!

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