This week is all about Giving Thanks ? Firstly, thank you to Tita Marian King @marking1208 ( mom of Kathleen King Pineda my cousin in law) for this beautiful handmade sign that she made for me ? I thought she was doing this as a business so i asked her if she could make it for me. But she only does it as a hobby and truly its a labor of ? Check out her instagram page @marking1208 for ideas and inspirations #h2hartisan #h2hartist #h2hbespoke #h2hgivethanks
It came in this beautiful paper bag with 3-d flowers 
Since Tita Marian @marking1208 does not sell her handmade designs she referred me to her friend Nenette Medero @mylittleatticstudio who does watercolor designs and digitizes. She sells to support her charity. Beautiful watercolor cards she shared with me

Check out also her daughter’s ( Isabella) instagram @create99 So beautiful – a labor of #h2hartist#h2hpersonalize #h2hartisan #h2hart#mylittleatticstudio studio
Super amazing dinner at @savagemnl with Jose @jlm72471 and Tin @tincmoreno We have been wanting to try this place and as expected it’s amazing. Chef Boutwood @chefjoshboutwood is amazing. Thank you Town & Country @townandcountryph Yvette @yvetteinmanilaand Alish @aliciacolbysy for making us a part of this wonderful event #TandCFabDineAround #VeryTandC#GlobePlatinum #CreateLegacies
#PreIndustrialDining #savagemnl#chefjoshboutwood

























































So happy to meet this pretty ( still single ) lady – Shendz Yu@shendz We get along because she loves junkfood and we love to eat, and we love Singapore. She lives in Singapore and is VP at Credit Suisse. So if you need advice about Singapore, you have plenty money to invest or need an intelligent and pretty girlfriend/wife contact Shendz #h2hpeople







Having lunch at the newly opened ( nov. 8) Nikkei Nama Bar @nikkei_nama_bar in One Bonifacio High. It’s by the terrace and has a beautiful view.
Congratulations Carlo Lorenzana @carloglorenzana on the 4th branch of Nikkei called @nikkei_nama_bar which has new dishes and with more affordable price points for Japanese Peruvian food. #nikkeinamabar #nikkeiph
They have 32 new dishes ( those with the black circle) that are not found in the original @nikkeiph #nikkeinamabar#onebonifaciohighstreet
Gyu Nigiri
Papas Ala Huancaina
Unagi Asparagus Roll
Crab Ceviche
Kakiage Bao
Seared Skirt Steak Bowl
Miso Cod Donburi

The Taste of Italy in Rustan’s
Christmas season is here and we can’t help but dream about our next holiday destination. Home to some of the most famous structures and grandest art masterpieces, Italy would be the perfect place to unwind for travelers. Think delicious Italian cuisine that is complemented with wine, followed by a delectable dessert! It certainly comes to mind when Santa asks, “what do you wish for this Christmas?”
True to their word of Enchanting the Holidays, Rustan’s brings forth the L’Opera Christmas Caffe, a pop-up restaurant that offers authentic Italian Christmas flavors at the 5th Level of Rustan’s Makati. Decked with yuletide garlands, Italian green walls and elegant holiday decorations, L’Opera Christmas Caffe lets the magic of Natale come alive at Rustan’s.
Discover and indulge traditional Christmas dishes beyond the borders of the Philippines without having to leave the country, as Italian executive chef, Luciano “Paolo” Nesi whips up a gastronomic Italian feast that can be enjoyed this holiday season with family and friends.
L’Opera serves lunch and dinner buffet every weekend at P1,200 nett per head, featuring classic Italian Christmas mains like Lasagna Salmon, and Cannelloni filled with cheese and spinach, as well as yuletide desserts like Panna cotta with a selection of toppings. Guests can also choose from a scrumptious ala carte or set menu on weekdays, from appetizing cold cuts and vegetable salads to savory main courses and pleasing desserts that will leave you in holiday mood for days on end.
Take home some Natale spirit through iconic delicacies as the holidays in Italy would not be complete without Pandoro, an eight-pointed star-shaped golden bread; and Pannetone, a sweet bread loaf filled with nuts and raisins symbolizing fertility for the coming year.
This season of festivity, delight your senses as we savor the food and feel the Christmas spirit of Italy only at the premier retailer’s flagship store, Rustan’s Makati.
Christmas Café at Rustan’s
A la carte Menu
Appetizer
Assorted salami and parma ham P390
Gravlax with assorted crostini P410
Caesar’s salad P410
Soup
Italian Minestrone P310
Mushroom soup P310
Pasta
Homemade ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese P450
Maccheroni with meat sauce P450
Linguini in salmon and caviar sauce P450
Main
Grilled Us Angus Beef Tenderloin in truffle sauce P1,800
Deboned spring chicken with aromatic herbs P1,100
Salmon in Prosecco wine sauce P1,600
All main served with assorted grilled vegetables
Dolci
Tiramisu’ P490
Panna cotta P490
Fruit salad P390
Drinks
Coffee P100
Cappuccino P120
Espresso P120
Tea P100
SoftdrinksP100
Bottled waterP80
LimoncelloP180
GrappaP180
SambucaP180
Buffet di Natale Lunch and Dinner
Appetizer
Assorted salami and parma ham
Caprese salad
Caesar’s salad
Salmon Gravlax
Pasta
Cannelloni filled with cheese and spinach
Lasagna Salmon
Ravioli Maremmana
Carving station
Lamb leg stuffed with Italian herbs
Stuffed Turkey
Christmas Ham
Italian Porchetta
Dolci
Panettone Christmas cake
Panna cotta with different toppings
Chocolate cake
Fruit salad
P1,200++ per person Lunch and Dinner
Set Lunch/dinner
Appetizer
Salmon Gravlax with assorted crostini
Pasta
Linguini with salmon and Lumpfish caviar
Main
Salmon in prosecco sauce
OR
Scaloppine al Marsala
Dolci
Cake of the day
P1,200++ per person Lunch and Dinner
Yummy Banana Muffins with Streusel & Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin by Chef Tricia Aurelio Lacuanan. She not only has yummy party platters – make sure to order these too.

She told me that she hoped that Oprah would discover her – I told her – I am Oprah :):) So you all better order from her. Trust me it’s yummy #triciasspecialtypastries #h2hdessertfinds#h2hdesserts #h2hchocolate#h2hxmasgiftsuggestions

Merienda with the BFFs #h2hbffs Brenda, Det, Lucille & Luzanne?? We have known each other through our work at Rustan’s since 1991 and we have gone through many stages in our life – from our career, to our kids, and now to being empty nesters and growing old ??? It’s a good thing we have each other through all these ?? 
I shared with them all the pasalubongs from all over the world ? Taipei, USA, Korea and ofcourse the philippines ?? I had so many I am glad I could share them with my good friends ?? ? Thank you @nsdelgado @kriepee @mltiangco Dad and Mom @romulocafeph #h2hpasalubongs #h2hhightea




And of course there’s always a giveaway 🙂
Super @katespadenyat @rustansph
Kate Spade Christmas party?
#katespadeph #rustansph #rustanshome#h2hrustans #h2hxmas #h2hthemeparties



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