A few weeks ago, me and my youngest son was able to treat ourselves a little getaway from our usual gala (tour). Of course only a local city and mall tour. This is a father and son getaway. Our feet led us to the very first branch in Scout Tuazon of one of the well known restaurant in the country that serves fried chicken. I’m sure you know the tagline “sarap to the bones,” - Max's Restaurant, established in 1945.

We were invited to one of its occasions, particularly Chickie Boy's birthday party. In case you don't have any idea who Chickie boy is, he is the feathery friend of every kid in every birthday occasions Max's Restaurant. Most precisely the mascot. Yes, their mascot Chickie celebrated its birthday party where bloggers were invited.
The program is intended for the kids, for mommies and for the daddies. Since my kid is with me, well, he was able to experience the birthday party that Max’s Restaurant offers. It was Chickie Boy’s World of Fun, there were games and activities that my son really enjoyed, like the “Make and Get Crowned" where he himself designed his own crown, of course with the help of daddy. The “Visit the Princess Palace” where Gelo liked the Princess very much and he keep on taking pictures with her. I think most of the photos that we have are with the princess. The “Dart the Balloon", “Shoot the Ball”, and “Hit the Blocks” are some of the activities where Gelo won some prizes.
The party is filled with dances, clowns and fun. It was one of our most fun, exciting and enjoying day together.

"Daddy can I have a birthday like that," asked by my little one. I'm sure he asked because he wanted to have that princess at his birthday party. Witty little one.
Max's Restaurant give both fun and meaningful celebrations with their amenities offered.

• Three (3) hours use of venue
• Mascot appearance
• Use of party banner
• Party room decor
• Party host
• Party kit
• Giveaways
• Game prizes
• Birthday themed cake

*Amenities may vary on Party Package


So, will I throw a party for my little Gelo on his 7th birthday? Perhaps if that princess will still be playing princess.
MAX'S RESTAURANT
Event : Chickie Boy Birthday Party
Website : https://www.maxschicken.com

Kwento Ni Toto shares another interesting story about Max's plus an interesting promo where one lucky dude or gal will be enjoying not only the mouthwatering comfort dishes but as well as an exciting game of basketball as the Philippine National Basketball Team (Gilas Pilipinas) gears up to make history at the most prestigious international basketball competition in Spain slated for August this year.

Global Filipino brand Max’s, the official restaurant of Team Gilas Pilipinas serves up exciting promos to bring the Gilas excitement to the hilt.

It always feels great to look back to where you came from and to what you have been through.  The hurdles and mazes of life that made you strong in facing life, those times that you almost give up and the hardships that you endure just to came out successful.  That's what makes success an important event to celebrate.

I remember my life as a student before.  How I tighten my belt just to cope up with the expenses and projects in school.  I remember budgeting Php50 a day going to school.  Dividing it for lunch, AM and PM snacks, and jeepney fare from Quezon City to Sta. Mesa.  It was indeed a struggle but I was able to made it and graduated from college.  It's not that much of a story but it was my life back in college.

That story is not much compared to the inspiring story of Coco Martin on how a simple waiter of Max's Restaurant become a well-known celebrity and the best of it is the endorser of the establishment where he once worked with.  From being a waiter at Max's Restaurant in 2000-2001 and now Coco Martin is one of the most respected actors in the country.

If you haven't seen the Max's TV commercial Kwento Ni Toto invites you to watch it here and take a peek into the TV commercial that depict Coco's journey to success. If you have any #SarapNgSuccess story and pictures depicting your own story, you can share it by completing the sentence "Successful ang araw ko dahil __________."
"Successful ang araw ko dahil nandyan ang pamilya ko na sumusuporta sa 'kin" (My day is successful because my family are there to support me.)

MAX'S RESTAURANT
#SarapNgSuccess
Website : www.maxschicken.com
Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant

If you're Valentine's Day is a date to remember then you should have another part two for that as Max's Restaurant makes your holiday festivities goes even longer with their 4Sharing Meal.  Kwento Ni Toto will be experiencing it too and watch out for my post photos about it.  A healthier option for those who are getting really serious with their diet.

Max's Restaurant rolls out its newest 4Sharing Meal, an offering that highlights the Filipino's penchant for great food and fun, bonding moments with family and friends. Starting the year with an innovative and mouthwatering spread, Max's beckons its avid diners to bite into the freshest seafood catch and revel in a unique dining experience, the Max's way.

What makes Filipino Christmas is different is how we celebrate and the happiest place to be on Christmas day is at home.  Kwento Ni Toto assure that we Pinoys celebrate Christmas the longest and the biggest.   Christmas is always gregariously festive.   Christmas is one of those magical moment to share treasured moments with the most important people in our lives.

As most of the corporate world celebrates Christmas, Max's held its Christmas celebration with the bloggers at one of their branches in Glorietta.  I was happy that I was there to witness one of the important surprises of Max's.  We all know that Max's always make sure that their customers get the best of the what Max's can offer.

Kwento Ni Toto shares what's something new with Max's Restaurant.  As always, they're having innovations with the menus that they're serving to us.  So without any more blubbering and storytelling here's what's new to their list of menu.

A significant part of tradition, Max’s Restaurant has brought authentic Filipino cuisine to the forefront. It has established the presence of heirloom dishes like its “sarap-to-the-bones” Fried Chicken, Kare-Kare, Sinigang, Crispy Pata and Pancit Canton in almost every Filipino celebration. After almost 7 decades, this homegrown brand is not resting on its laurels as it continues to create innovative ways to step up the Filipino’s dining experience to a whole new level. This time, Max’s redefines elegance in dining with its new epicurean spread.

What would you think if a kid say to you "NINONG KO SI MAX'S"?  Well, at first I'm sure you'll raise your eyebrows but factually that could happen because Max's Restaurant first introduce this tag line "NINONG KO SI MAX'S in 2011, thus, making every child who celebrated their christening reception at Max's Restaurant as their official godfather.  For that every year until the child reach the age of 7, inaanak's will receive Christmas and birthday presents from their doting Ninong Max.   Aside from this, perks like with a minimum purchase of Php200, that's for every store visit, they are privileged to received yummy freebies like Max's Corner Bakery's oven-fresh treats.  On top of these treats they will also get a 15% VIP discounts on their 1st and 7th birthday celebrations at any Max's Restaurant in the country.

Since Max's has accumulated a number of inaanaks, last August 31, 2013 Max's Restaurant held their very first and biggest "Grand Inaanak Fun Day" at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.  For over 2,800 participants, from inaanaks, to parents and relatives, Max's Grand Inaanak Fun Day embraces the kinship tradition through a fun-filled activities with their Ninong Max's.

Max's has never stopped innovating specials for their customers.  As most of you who've always been my visitors here in Kwento Ni Toto you'll definitely get the regular updates and details about Max's and what's new with them.  Sir Bobby and the rest of the Max's Restaurant's team sure got plenty of tricks under their sleeves and who knows what will be the next to their line of dishes.

But before jumping long let me first share to you their latest offerings which is great for the Barkada Gimmick Night.  This is Max's Restaurant's response to the needs of the younger market, particularly the yuppies and those who working in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.   This innovation will sure re-define how Filipinos chill out after a long day at work and of course the Friday Night Barkada Gimmick.

It’s Monday, another start of the week. Though my body urges me to go back to bed my mind is telling me to wake up or I’ll be late for work. That’s what I feel every Monday whenever I get up and prepare for work. My morning starts around quarter or few minutes before 5 am, preparing myself and getting ready to go to work. I leave the house at around quarter to six.

Before moving out of the house I make sure to have a last peek of the kids. It is a little keepsake for the whole week that I’ll not be around with them. I would be missing them for some time and it breaks my heart leaving the kids and my wife. They are Daddyless for the week but I have to because it’s for them.

The best way for a story to be told is to have a storyteller and for big brand like Max's Restaurant big name from the entertainment industry is needed as well to continue the story telling and the best name that qualifies for that is the well loved artist of this generation none other than Coco Martin.  Yes, Coco Martin is the newest face and brand ambassador of Max's.  According to Max's officials, Coco Martin's name came most popular among the actors of this generation and that's why they have him now as one of their growing family.

The Trophy

As we all know bloggers have indeed been one of the partners of different companies and brands.  Bloggers have made brands and companies rank high in the search engines, become well known to most of the people online, and perhaps bloggers have placed these brands to the heart of the consumers.  We, the bloggers, have been their partner online.


Since it's the month of December and it is the month of merry making, eating, parties, gifts, and sharing, one of our well love brand of Max's Restaurant made an exclusive night for the bloggers, the Bloggers' Got Talent.  Yes, the bloggers were treated for a night of merry making, eating, gifts, and raffles.  No bloggers came home empty handed.  Max's has indeed made an early Christmas gift during that night.


Of course all parties are not complete without the singing portion and to be fare to everyone present during that night, it was a raffle of who will sing first.  This means everyone did sing even Sir Bob of Max's and the staff of Bright Ideas.

It was a fun a night! Thank you Max's Restaurant and Bright Ideas and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!