The District Boracay<\/a> has three food and beverage outlets: the Vigan Grill, Star Lounge, and Caruso Ristorante Italiano.<\/p>\n My first meal at The District was at Vigan Grill on the day of my arrival, and I was joined by the Ms. Naomi, the Resort Manager. As we wait for the food to arrive, we shared stories of travel and visa frustrations. When my order of grilled prawns and poqui-poqui arrived, I ask why the restaurant is named Vigan Grill. Turns out that the owners of the hotel are from Vigan, and wanted a taste of their home available in the island. I have to say, it’s a very welcome treat, specially if you’re looking for something different to eat in Boracay. This is also where the buffet breakfast is served. Ms. Naomi tells me that she and the chef discuss the buffet spread everyday, changing it based on the following day’s occupancy: if there are Westerners checked in, more breads, salads and cold cuts are added; noodles and congee are present if there are guest from East Asia; more meat if there are Filipinos. <\/p>\n It was a pretty good spread for a small space, with plenty of variety to match every diet, mood, and craving. However, if you’re staying for more than one night, you might find very little difference from what was served during your first morning.<\/p>\n As the sun inch closer to the horizon, Star Lounge opens its door. This is their rooftop bar and restaurant, where you can chill and watch the Boracay crowds below. You can order cocktails and ala carte menu items from Vigan Grill, or go for the dinner buffet of grilled meat or seafood.<\/p>\n Caruso Ristorante Italiano is located right at the beachfront. Beachside dining is only available in the evenings, but during the day you can try Caruso’s amazing menu inside Caffe Caruso. <\/p>\n
\nFirst meal: grilled prawns and poqui-poqui<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nA beautiful spread of fruits, salad things, and the odd poqui-poqui<\/em><\/div>\n
\nMeat overload<\/em><\/div>\n
\nThe rooftop Star Lounge<\/em><\/div>\n
\nA mix of parma ham and arugula pizza<\/em><\/div>\n