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Barbara's: a Nostalgia of Spanish era

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It's been a long time since my last post.
I got the chance to buy few vouchers once again. This time for a nostalgic dinner buffet with a cultural show at Barbara's located in Intramuros.

I brought with me my aunties who will surely enjoy such dinner.


The facade of the old building remind me of an old movie scene where Filipinos dressed in Barong Tagalog and in the regal Baro't Saya  and attends a party during Spanish regime.



Each corner of the establishment was well-preserved. From the stone brick floors to the Narra staircase, antique chandeliers and even the interiors of the restaurant. It feels like you traveled back in time.

The dinner started at 7PM. The buffet table showcased a few Filipino dishes staple during a fiesta or special occasions.

a room full of diners


Molo soup
a  warm and very tasty soup with few dumplings on it

the buffet
Includes pandan rice, pancit bihon, beef adobo, fish fillet,
grilled chicken, and fried vegetable lumpia

Mustasa salad with sauted bagoong

the dessert buffet
Canonigo (meringue with caramel topping),
coco lychee jelly, and coffee jelly with sago 


At 8PM, the cultural shows is introduced by distributing candles on each table.

This makes the ambiance in the dining area even more dramatic and makes the dance hall the center of attention.
one of the performers provides introduction while the Rondalla plays some Kundiman


followed by another...


Then, another group performance...




Then, another dance number...



And another dance from Mindanao...



Back to Luzon for the Pandanggo sa Ilaw...




Then, an exciting interpretation of the Sayaw sa bangko...





Followed by another one...



Then, the finale.... Tinikling...



The dancers then got some volunteers to try dancing the Tinikling :)

the foreigners were good dancers :)
the guy pulled it off and showed everyone that Tinikling can be danced even with blind-fold


All in all this Barbara's experience was good. I was expecting more of the authentic Filipino food on the buffet. Maybe on my next visit there will be another set that we can enjoy. By the way, in places like this, you should place a reservation before hand so you can be accommodated.



'Til our next foodie trip!

For inquiries, below is their contact details.

Barbara's
Plaza San Luis Complex, Gen. Luna St.
Intramuros, Manila
+63 (02) 527-3893 or +63 (02) 527-4086
www.barbarasrestaurantandcatering.com
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