Monthly Archives: February 2009

Suharto’s Birthday Surprise

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Text Invitation from Sheba:  My brother Suharto is celebrating his birthday tomorrow ( Jan. 28 ), Wednesday.  We are throwing him an after dinner SURPRISE party at 9:30 pm, Members Only, Fort Bonifacio

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It was so nice of Sheba to organize a surprise party for her brother.  And of course even with the last minute invitation, all the friends of Suharto showed up to greet him!  Happy Birthday to our dear friend, We love you!! 

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It was also Luigi’s birthday that evening!! Happy Birthday Luigi!!! 

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Despedida for Tito Stephen and Tita Reggie

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Goodbye once again to Tito Stephen and Tita Reggie!  Hmmm..we noticed that we only get to see you when it is your despedida already 🙂  We are happy to see you nevertheless even for awhile when you are here in Manila 

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Once again hosted by Tito Ralph at his Hotel Vino and Wine Resto 

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Wine machines are already working!! 

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Many many good friends of Tito Stephen and Tita Reggie 

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It is nice that we are always included with my parents barkada!  We enjoy them all! 

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The YUMMY FOOD!!! 

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This is not in the menu.  YUMMY TAPA by the cook of Tito Ralph’s mom.  I asked her how she made it!! She told me, very easy! Dry the beef sirloin from Monterey, then just fry it! hmmm… I hope it is that easy! This is Tita Reggie’s special request from Tito Ralph. YUMMY!

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VERY GOOD PAELLA! 

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Mom brought these desserts from La Tasca and Jia and Gabby brought the Caramel cake from Costa Brava! YUMMY!! 

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Tito Ralph pulled me aside and showed me his special Rosé 🙂 

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He mixes the three 

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And he is very proud of Montes which Ralph’s represents and distributes nationwide…one of Heart2Heart’s favorites 

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It’s so nice to have a private party here…Food is really good, wine is for sure good!  Don’t forget to order the Crispy toro! 

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Previous Entries:

Happy Birthday Tito Ralph October 18, 2008 

 Despedida for the Youngs January 26, 2008

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Random shots in Tokyo and Osaka

By | Travel | 7 Comments

There are just so many things you see when you travel!  Many of which say a lot about the people, their culture and it is so interesting! Like how the Japanese are so disciplined and organized amidst chaos….I wish I took more photos.  Till our next Japan adventure!

Heart2Heart loves Japan!!  

Hermes window 

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Beautiful buildings all over the city 

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Hmmm..harajuku girls in Ginza?? 

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10 minutes hair cut for men 

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Standing Sushi Bar 🙂 

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Wow! A Tiffany store just for Men! 

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A lighting coaster that changes colors  

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A dog all dressed up 🙂 

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Love this store!  A MUJI TO GO store in the train station – travel accessories, food to go etc etc 

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A section in the MTR just for women? 

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Looks yummy! Strawberry shortcake Mc Flurry! 

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A dog dressed in a Japanese Kimono 

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A Mercedez Benz FOR SALE!  covered with Swarovski Crystal 

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Most stores sell a NEW YEAR BAG which is  a surprise bag- you do not know what is inside but all the items are put together and have a sale price- I guess they do this to get rid of their slow moving or sale items- good gimmick! I see many people buying them

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Crab Resto in Osaka

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Wow! If you love crab, this is the place to be!

This restaurant was really jam packed! We were so lucky to get a table.  The others could not make it since they were late and we had to get the available table.  And to think there are several floors.   

website:  http://www.douraku.co.jp/kansai/ 

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Outside the restaurant, they sell also grilled crabs…. 

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And some to cook at home… 

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They were selling EVERYTHING CRAB! 

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Crab legs Sashimi 

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Crab gratin 

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Crab croquettes 

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Grilled Crab legs 

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Crab Shabu Shabu 

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Good thing the menu has photos or else we would not understand anything

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