Vicvic Villavicencio, who popularized ‘eat all you can’ restos in PH, passes away | ABS-CBN
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Vicvic Villavicencio, who popularized ‘eat all you can’ restos in PH, passes away
Vicvic Villavicencio, who popularized ‘eat all you can’ restos in PH, passes away
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 30, 2019 09:45 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 30, 2019 10:46 PM PHT
MANILA—Restaurateur Vicvic Villavicencio passed away on April 29, Monday, due to a heart attack, his family confirmed Tuesday. He was 67.
MANILA—Restaurateur Vicvic Villavicencio passed away on April 29, Monday, due to a heart attack, his family confirmed Tuesday. He was 67.
Villavicencio is the founder and president of First Foods, the company behind Dad's World Buffet, Sambo Kojin, Number 1 Barbecues, and Ogetsu Hime.
Villavicencio is the founder and president of First Foods, the company behind Dad's World Buffet, Sambo Kojin, Number 1 Barbecues, and Ogetsu Hime.
He popularized the concept of eat-all-you-can buffet dining with Dad's. Villavicencio founded Kamayan restaurant in 1977 and introduced Japanese cuisine with the Saisaki brand.
He popularized the concept of eat-all-you-can buffet dining with Dad's. Villavicencio founded Kamayan restaurant in 1977 and introduced Japanese cuisine with the Saisaki brand.
Dad's buffet is popular for offering 50-percent discounts if there are no leftovers, his family said, adding that his restaurants also do not collect service charge.
Dad's buffet is popular for offering 50-percent discounts if there are no leftovers, his family said, adding that his restaurants also do not collect service charge.
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I am shattered and grief stricken by the passing of one of my dearest friends, Vic Vic Villavicencio. Vic Vic was a kind, gracious, thoughtful, and generous individual who was always there to support his friends. pic.twitter.com/OUcNL5osTv
— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) April 30, 2019
I am shattered and grief stricken by the passing of one of my dearest friends, Vic Vic Villavicencio. Vic Vic was a kind, gracious, thoughtful, and generous individual who was always there to support his friends. pic.twitter.com/OUcNL5osTv
— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) April 30, 2019
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