must try Director's Club SM Mega Fashion Hall

I've tried Director's Club too many a times that is why it has become my favorite. We don't regularly watch here but we reserve it for more special movies like Ironman, Hunger Games or movies by either Steven Spielberg or Michael Bay. Since DC was just in Mall of Asia then, it was there we caught our first DC experience. Back then there were no freebies and we could bring any take-outs inside the theatre. The next thing I knew, free popcorn is now included and you can't bring just any food inside. The only ones allowed are the foods or drinks purchased inside DC itself.

Last Valentine's Day we've tried SM Aura's DC and here's what I had noticed, please click here.

Reception area

And then 2 Sundays ago, we watched Non-stop in DC, Mega Fashion Hall. Unlike in SM Aura, the laZBoys here are comfortably spaced apart. A bowl of buttered popcorn is still free and should you need a drink you can tell the usher/usherette to order one and then pay for it. I forgot how much iced tea was but it for sure costs less than P100. There's comfort room inside the cinema but unlike in Mall of Asia there were no alcohol, lotion, or powder available. LaZBoys are way better here because there's now a push button beside you for when you want to adjust your seat as cozy as you wish. 

inside DC Mega Fashion Hall

the clearer version

Tickets are P352 per. You can wish to reserve online or buy tickets there. Like I said your ticket is inclusive of popcorn and you’re not allowed to buy drinks from other sources but them. There are other grubs offered, you can ask for a menu should you crave for more munchies. Picture taking’s allowed for as long as the movie hasn’t started yet or has just ended. DC is located 5th floor of Mega Fashion Hall near Imax and the skating rink. If you came in early there’s receiving area to while the time away. 

Press buttons to adjust your seat

Free buttered popcorn served in a bowl

Enjoy the experience because it’s worth it. If you love watching movies, don’t miss this and try it at least once. By the way, if you’re not aware yet, DC I think is better meant for partners because the seats are for a pair. So the experience wasn’t just for the right movie but for the right movie partner too.

food blog: Paul

Paris, France is one of my dream destination so hearing about this "boulangerie and patisserie" that is finally here in Manila, is I know the closest I can taste Paris. It's been in France since 1889 and I heard that once you step in that romantic side of the city, Paul is a must-stop for tourists, and the long lines are a testament to why Paul stayed 124 years long.

We finally had dinner here last Valentine's and I thought the universe conspired with us because despite the bad traffic situation we came right on time and were seated immediately. I thought I’d get to sample their breads and pastries as I had crème brulee, macarons and a slice of chocolate cake in mind for dessert when hubby pala had a different plan after dinner. Everything was actually a surprise. From this dinner date (I’ve been telling him about how I wanted us to try Paul, wish granted.) to watching movie (he purchased our tickets ahead of time in Director’s Club) to trying out chocolate pudding cake in Chateau de France. He was even supposed to gift me a necklace with Eiffel tower pendant, why for some reason didn’t push through I don’t know :)

Anyways so we had dinner here and please see what we tried. And super enjoyed.

Paillasson saumon fume (smoked salmon and soft cheese spread), P250
Salmon is soooo good and the potato pancakes too. the salad makes up for the umay factor in the pancake (because it's big) but the salmon is super yummy and fresh.

Cabillaud Provencal (cod filet served with rice and Provencal vegetables), P570
Cod filet is also super good. Omg if one can only order a bigger serving of this filet even with no side dish, it will be heaven.

Pistachio Macarons frappes (Paul macaroons blended with vanilla cream and milk), P145
Kinda sweet for me but it's still yummy. Apart from pistachio you can also choose to either have raspberry, chocolate, vanilla, coffee or praline.

Green apple celery juice, P180
Nothing special really as I make this at home too, I just wonder why it's pricey. :)

Table for 2

Homey ambience

SM Aura

Breads and pastries here

Breads and pastries there

After dinner we headed to Director's Club for the 10pm American Hustle screening. I didn't like how each Lazy Boys weren't spaced apart like those in Mall of Asia's. DC as I mentioned before is my 2nd favorite movie theater next to Resorts World's Premier Cinema because both give you the chance to have this privacy especially when you chance upon rude people inside who talk so loud and don't give a care to those near them. At least when you're spaced apart, there's peace and joy while watching a movie. American Hustle is a good movie. Each and every actors were really so amazing, walang tulak kabigin. Lahat magaling. I was glad we caught it.

Director's Club

We caught Hunger Games: Catching Fire a week after it's showing in SM MOA's Director's Club. It was a surprise treat from hubby that's why I wasn't able to bring a camera with me for decent pictures sana. Anyways, MOA's DC is my favorite next to Resorts World Premier cinema because it only allows 15 pairs inside which makes for a perfect cinema experience. The last time we caught a movie there, it cost us P250. Now it cost P350 + P20 (convenience tax) and includes popcorn. No drinks came with it and you're not allowed to bring any inside so be prepared to be charged if you order one. Iced tea was priced P60 per.

 

Popcorn was served in a bowl

Buzzer is near to call for drinks or what have you :)