Archive for May, 2008
The wonders of Manila Hotel’s Cafe Ilang-Ilang
Share So here stands the Grand Old Lady herself, beckoning passers by to enter her stately lobby and partake of the pleasures that were once reserved for the high and the mighty. Of course, I’m talking about the Manila Hotel.
May 31, 2008
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Arpee · 
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Tags: cafe ilang-ilang, manila hotel, manila hotel coffee shop · Posted in: restaurants
Unilever’s Fearless Kitchen Challenge
Share Unilever’s Fearless Kitchen Challenge did challenge me and my supposed skills in the kitchen. The idea was that each team would cook four dishes using lamb as the main ingredient. I was both excited and scared because I don’t really have that much skill in the kitchen, except when it’s time to eat.
May 28, 2008
· Arpee · 14 Comments
Tags: cilantro kitchen, crocs, fearless kitchen challenge, mario batali, tessa prieto-valdez, unilever, unilever food solutions, unilever philippines · Posted in: events
The Sta. Anas welcome new Christian family member
Share My buddy Gerald Sta. Ana and his lovely wife Verna, has recently welcomed their youngest daughter, Gerica Veronique Sta Ana into the loving fold of the Catholic faith. Nikki was welcomed to Christianity at solemn rites at the Manila Cathedral.
May 26, 2008
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Tags: gerald sta. ana, gerica veronique sta ana, nikki sta ana, seafood buffet, seafood wharf restaurant · Posted in: events
The first Nokia Mobile Entrepreneur Awards night at Makati Shangri-la
Share Last May 13, 2008, I was invited to witness the first Nokia Mobile Entrepreneur Awards at the Makati Shangri-la hotel. The event (already blogged by Noreen) showcased not only admirable entrepreneurs who have made it big despite meager resources, but also the Shangri-la brand of service along with Nokia Philippines’ gracious hospitality and excellent [...]
May 26, 2008
· Arpee · 2 Comments
Tags: good hospitality, makati shangri-la hotel, nokia mobile entrepreneur awards, nokia philippines · Posted in: events
Jonas’ Original Pares in Cubao
Share I always believed that good food need not be expensive. For me, it’s always a matter of finding the right food place that suits your taste. Sure, hotels and High Street will always house the best culinary talents, but these gourmet celebrities have always had their humble beginnings, such as in the canteen, panciteria, [...]
May 20, 2008
· Arpee · 27 Comments
Tags: ali mall, cubao, jonas, lechon paksiw, pares, sweet and sour fish · Posted in: restaurants
