Beautiful speech by Madonna last November 14 in Stockholm! Take time out to listen!
Love the building where Xi Yan is located in
Love the interiors
Artworks for sale
Our server Rey, Pinoy of course 🙂
Since we love hairy crab and it was in season, we chose the hairy crab menu
No matter what, my favourite way so far is having the crab as is! Pure hairy crab! 🙂 
This was my second favourite dish from the menu – Fresh fish noodles with golden hairy crab roe on crispy rice
Vietnamese cuisine takes center stage at City of Dreams Manila’s South East Asian restaurant, Red Ginger, as it brings in Nguyen Van Tú of Don’s Bistro in Vietnam, ranked in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013 by San Pellegrino. Chef Nguyen is also the star of the internationally-acclaimed cooking show franchise, “Iron Chef” in Vietnam and Thailand.
On November 18 to 27, Chef Nguyen, executive chef of the award-winning Don’s Bistro in Hanoi, will be preparing dishes served at his acclaimed restaurant. One of Vietnam’s renowned culinary masters with over two decades of experience in creating both fine cuisine and comfort food alike, Chef Nguyen’s repertoire of dishes ranges from Vietnamese and Asian to French, Italian, and American specialties. He is currently the Chairman of Hanoi Chefs Association
At Red Ginger, Vietnamese food lovers will revel in Don Bistro specialties, which include: Chef Tu’s Assorted Wraps and Rolls such as Fresh Rice Paper Roll with BBQ Pork, Duck Confit, Mushroom, Banh Xeo; Pho Wrap with Sliced Angus Beef; Pho Wrap with Sliced Angus Beef; Mustard Leave Roll with Pork, Shrimp and Hue Sauce; and Shrimp and Cabbage Roll with Peanut Sauce; Signature dishes Bun Bo Nam Bo (sticky rice noodles, Angus beef fillet, garlic, pickle, peanut, fried shallots, and gastrique); Chef Tu’s Bahn Mi (Vietnamese baguette, crispy pork belly, pate, cucumber, coriander, and chili sauce); and Pho Bo (beef in Hanoi beef broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs); as well as sweet treats Iced Hanoi Style Fruit with sweet coconut milk; Bahn Troi (stuffed sticky rice balls); and Passion Fruit Crème Brulee. The regular a la carte menu will also be available during the promotion.
Considered as one of the healthiest cuisines, Vietnamese food incorporates fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices with minimal use of dairy and oil to cook, season, and highlight a wide range of dishes. Chiefly comprised of seafood courses, cooking techniques are often done with the use of water or broth and rely less on frying and milk or cream-based sauces.
Vietnam grows a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables supported by a predominantly tropical climate all year round. Fresh herbs, garlic, and shallots are generously used to create vibrantly-colored and flavorful dishes, usually complementing fish and other varieties of seafood.
For restaurant reservations guests may call 8008080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com
Make CENTRAL SQUARE the center of your holiday shopping this season and drive away with a brand new LEXUS SUV!
SSI Group, Inc. celebrates the holidays by raffling off a brand new LEXUS NX200t SUV among customers of Central Square and Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City. Lucky customers also get the chance to win on-the-spot prizes.
Every PHP 3,000 single receipt purchase at select retail establishments in Central Square and Bonifacio High Street entitles the customer to one (1) raffle ticket plus the chance to pick any of the instant prizes ranging from premium items to discount vouches from SSI. Every PHP 1,000 single receipt purchase at select food stores in Central Square entitles the customer to one (1) raffle ticket.
Exclusive privileges are also in store for HSBC credit or debit card holders. Instead of one (1) raffle ticket, HSBC card holders will receive three (3) raffle tickets for every PhP3,000 single receipt purchase at any of the participating retail stores.
The promo runs from October 30, 2015 to January 5, 2016, with the Grand Raffle Draw slated on January 7, 2015. The Grand Prize is a LEXUS NX200t, which has a 2.0 liter turbo engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
See posters and print ads for complete details. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 15405 Series of 2015.
LIST OF PARTICIPATING STORES
FOOD (CENTRAL SQUARE): M&S FOOD | BASKIN ROBBINS | KITCHEN’S BEST | SALADSTOP | TWG
RETAIL (CENTRAL SQUARE): MARKS & SPENCER | ACCA KAPPA | AÉROPOSTALE | BEAUTY BAR | BENEFIT | BOBBI BROWN | BROOKS BROTHERS | CORTEFIEL | DASHING DIVA | DIPTYQUE | DUNE | EDEN PARK | FURLA | GAP | HACKETT | HAMLEYS | ISAAC MIZRAHI | KATE SPADE | LACOSTE | LESPORTSAC | L’OCCITANE | MARC BY MARC JACOBS | MICHAEL KORS | NARS | OLIVIERS & CO. | POTTERY BARN | POTTERY BARN KIDS | REISS | STRIDE RITE | SUPERDRY | SUPERGA | TOMMY HILFIGER | VILEBREQUIN | VINCE CAMUTO | WOMEN’SECRET
RETAIL (BONIFACIO HIGH STREET): ANNE KLEIN | BANANA REPUBLIC | CHARRIOL | CK JEANS | DESIGUAL | DIESEL | DKNY | DUNE | ECCO | FRUITS & PASSION | GANT | JUICY COUTURE | KENNETH COLE | LUSH | MAKEROOM & MORE | MUJI | NINE WEST | OLD NAVY | SAMSONITE | SINEQUANONE | SPRINGFIELD | SWAROVSKI
ABOUT SSI GROUP, INC.
SSI Group, Inc. is the leading specialty retailer in the Philippines with the exclusive franchise rights to some of the biggest international lifestyle brands and luxury icons. SSI Group, Inc. represents 113 international brands traded over more than 750 stores across the Philippines. It counts among its subsidiaries Stores Specialists, Inc., which was established in 1987, and was the pioneer in introducing globally recognised brands through specialty store retailing to the Philippine market.
This will be the last Assumption Bazaar to be held at the Intercon Hotel. See you there!
We went all the way to Marina Sands Bay to try Pizzeria Mozza since the hubby’s twin recommended it as it is their favourite in Singapore 🙂 There is a choice when you get to the reception – Osteria or Pizzeria 🙂 This is owned by Mario Batali
Osteria is their fine dining
And Pizzeria is casual with a more limited menu
Bread came in a brown bag 🙂 
Every Monday is Meatless Monday at Pizzeria Mozza
Yummy Burrata Grilled Cheese 
Carl our serve in Pizzeria Mozza is Pinoy 🙂 There are many pinoys all over Singapore
Bacon, Salami, Fennel sausage, pancetta, tomato and mozzarella – Hubby and twin brother are the same, they order the same thing 
The grandest sale comes to town this week as SSI Group, Inc. holds its very first MIDNIGHT MADNESS SALE with offers up to 65% off. For 3 days only on November 18, 19 and 20 from 11 am to 12 midnight, Central Square and C1 Bonifacio High Street Central will be home to over 100 beloved SSI brands offering up to 65% off in SSI Group stores and pop-up booths.
The best offers will be available from brands such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, Ferragamo, Charriol, Jimmy Choo, Longchamp, Pottery Barn and many more, making this the perfect holiday shopping event of the year.
As you make CENTRAL SQUARE the center of your holiday shopping this season, also get the chance to drive away with a brand new LEXUS SUV.
Every PHP 3,000 single receipt purchase at select retail establishments in Central Square and Bonifacio High Street will entitle a customer to one (1) raffle ticket plus the chance to pick any of the instant prizes ranging from premium items to discount vouches from SSI. Every PHP 1,000 single receipt purchase at select food stores in Central Square entitles the customer to one (1) raffle ticket.
Exclusive privileges are also in store for HSBC credit or debit card holders. Instead of one (1) raffle ticket, HSBC card holders will receive three (3) raffle tickets for every PhP3,000 single receipt purchase at any of the participating retail stores.
The promo runs until January 5, 2016, with the Grand Raffle Draw slated on January 7, 2015.
See posters and print ads for complete details. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 13594 and 15405 Series of 2015.
Discovered a restaurant this trip in Singapore! It’s hard to get a table on weekends. Come lunch weekdays. The restaurant is owned by the owner of Orchard Hotel. He eats here always – it is his kitchen. I highly recommend 🙂
The hubby’s favourite – Roast pork macau style 🙂
Not in the menu – Emerald beancurd with local spinach and scallop ( you can choose crabmeat or mushroom but scallop was yummy )
For all you Tim Ho Wan BBQ pork bun lovers out there – come try this Hua Ting Signature Baked Chicken Tartlets with Mango ( dim sum menu) at Hua Ting in Orchard Hotel – Yummy!!!!!!!!
We usually see these Happy Birthday desserts in Hong Kong and they come in dims baskets – but look how nice their presentation here – it is in a tree. I had to catch the server walking. The tree is already empty since they removed the birthday buns – but how nice its like a birthday cake 🙂 
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