Since my last visit in November 2018, a lot of things have changed. Bohol will always occupy a special place in my heart; this place taught me a lot. That's why when I received an email stating that our Incentive Trip for this year will be in Bohol, an unexplainable excitement grew inside of me. I wasn't particularly excited about the places we'll visit but the company. I traveled with 14 other supervisors and officers in our company. Our company sends us to an all-expense paid trip every year except during the pandemic (in 2020 and 2021). I was able to travel to Palawan, Siargao, Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, etc. all thanks to my generous company. For Managers, they travel outside of the country, they've been to Vietnam, Turkey, etc.
I've been an avid fan of @junebride in her food and travel blogs around Bohol. In one of her food blogs, I've seen this undeniably insta-worthy restaurant called Mist. This restaurant has been drawing attention in social media prior to my social media hiatus which started last May 2022. I told myself, I should check out this restaurant whenever I'm in Bohol.
When you're traveling in a big group, you can't just decide where to eat on your own; you have to get everyone's permission. Luckily, I traveled with the most awesome people that they let the girls decide where to eat haha The best decision they ever made that day! 😂The next thing I knew I was calling Mist to reserve a space good for 17 people (including tour guides). I read in one blog that Mist doesn't accept reservations but when I called they took my reservation. Anyway, we were on our way there; in fact, we're about 30 minutes away. We were all tired and hungry from our whole day countryside tour. When we arrived in Mist, we were devastated to learn that the one who got our reservation didn't communicate it to the one who's actually assigning seats. The one who welcomed us said she was sorry but the reservation never made it to her and according to her "They don't accept reservations" The worst thing ever is being told one thing (in the phone) and another (when we arrived). I made the attendant understand that they should align internally. If they have a no reservation policy, no one should receive any reservations at all on site or in the phone calls they receive.
Anyway, all 17 of us are hungry and angry. I together with other workmates managed to negotiate with Mist's manager and staff. They prioritized us and immediately gave us a table good for 12 pax. We managed to fit in in that long table. The ladies in the group also decided what to eat. You'll see what we got in the photos I uploaded.
If you're curious how much the dishes in Mist cost, you may access it here. We ordered their best sellers, Pork Platter at Php 699 ($12), Mist Surf and Turf at Php 1,699 ($30), and Pyro Chicken at Php 699 ($12).
The Mist Surf and Turf is overrated. I don't recommend it. If you want value for your money, go with their Pyro Chicken! It's the best! 😋