Congratulations to the Women of Style and Substance 2015 of People Asia!
One year ago I posted “Ms. Mayor” Joanne Rae Mayor- Ramirez and today she’s even more beautiful. Wearing a beautiful hand painted gown by Rhett Eala
My super nice friend and co Belenismo judge, Carlo Jose, Editorial Assistant of People Asia Magazine 
My most favourite award is the Special Award to Sr. Marivic Sta Ana
A beautiful fashion show by Reiss of Stores Specialists Group Inc.
Yummy Eats, Yummy Magazine’s much-awaited annual food event, is back on its 5th year! The event will happen on November 07, Saturday, at the Metrotent, Metrowalk Plaza, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Gates will open at 10:00AM and close at 6:00PM.
The ultimate food event this holiday season, Yummy Eats will feature new food concessionaires, old favorites, Noche Buena classics, fun games, gift ideas, and more! Featuring over 70 concessionaires specially handpicked by the magazine’s editorial team, Yummy Eats 2015 is the go-to food festival for anyone who needs help with Noche Buena and potluck ideas.
Participants may purchase their tickets online at http://www.yummy.ph/yummyeats/ or at the event venue. Price is at 300 pesos per head or 1,000 for a group of four.
The November issue of Yummy Magazine is available on newsstands and in bookstores nationwide for P125. The digital edition is also available for download on your tablet or smartphone through the Yummy app on Apple Newsstand, Buqo, and Zinio.
For your daily dose of delicious and scrumptious recipes and cooking hacks, visit www.yummy.ph. Follow YummyPH on Facebook, and @yummyph on Twitter and Instagram. Landline: 451-8888 local 1073 Mobile: 0917 875 0584 Jensine.Bolinao@summitmedia.com.ph
Congratulations Jaime and Chris Daez on the launch of Halal Guys.
The wait is over. Filipino fans have every reason to celebrate because the iconic American-Halal street food franchise has arrived in Manila.
Anyone who has been to the Big Apple would agree that the experience of traveling to New York is never complete without a visit to the world famous food cart. There’s nothing like marveling at the magnanimity of New York’s local scene while enjoying a hot platter of the delicious halal meat generously covered in their inimitable sauces. No matter the weather, the food cart gathers foodies from all over, who are more than willing to wait in line for the exotic yet mysteriously comforting fare. But there’s no need to take a trip to New York’s 53rd and 6th any time soon, because The Halal Guys are set to open their first international location here in the Philippines, with their first store at 5L, Mega Food Hall, SM Megamall.
I was so touched listening to the Halal Guys and Jaime when they spoke, truly a dream come true! “Whenever I’m in New York, I make it a point to eat at The Halal Guys. I’m a huge fan,” Jaime Daez, the man responsible for bringing in the world-famous food cart shares enthusiastically. Their food tastes great! I don’t know of any other restaurant in New York that offers that kind of value for money.” “According to Yelp, The Halal Guys is the highest rated restaurant in New York. I am very excited to bring that same experience to Manila.” Manila can anticipate a complete experience of the wildly popular menu. The very same menu offered in the famous New York food carts and brick-and-mortar shops, and the same menu that made The Halal Guys famous worldwide. This includes everything from the rice platters (chicken, gyro, combos) to sandwiches (chicken, gyro, combos); from falafels down to their iconic white sauce and hot sauce. Manila can anticipate a complete experience of the wildly popular menu. The very same menu offered in the famous New York food carts and brick-and-mortar shops, and the same menu that made The Halal Guys famous worldwide. This includes everything from the rice platters (chicken, gyro, combos) to sandwiches (chicken, gyro, combos); from falafels down to their iconic white sauce and hot sauce.
Chicken Over Rice
Chicken Sandwich
Gyro Over Rice
Gyro Sandwich
Combo Over Rice
Falafel Over Rice
Falafel Sandwich
About The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys started in 1990, when founding partners, Muhammed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka and Abdelbaset Elsayed, opened a hotdog cart on West 53rd and 6th avenue. Due to the demand for quick and affordable Halal street food, specifically from the Muslim cab drivers, they decided to convert their cart into the city’s first Halal Street Food cart. Since then, the Halal Guys has steadily become the largest and most beloved American halal street food concept in the world.
For more information, LIKE The Halal Guys Philippines on Facebook and FOLLOW @thehalalguysph on Instagram and Twitter.
This photo is so miraculous! How the clouds look like rays beaming from the Carmel Mission. Founded June 3, 1770. It stands today as a monument to the great “Missionary of the Cross” who left his home and the comforts of a conventional life to come to our Western wilderness to preach the Gospel of Christ and to teach California’s Native Americans. The Blessed Junipero Serra Of the order of Franciscan friars. He was canonized by Pope Francis during his visit to the USA 
PLEASE JOIN US ON OUR 3RD YEAR OF TOKYO MANILA JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL 2015!
THIS YEARS CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS THE SENSOUS RHYTHM OF LATIN JAZZ – HEART GRABBING BIG BAND AND POWER VOCALS!
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“The historic Mission Ranch on 22 acres with spectacular views of Point Lobos, Carmel River Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Once one of the first dairies in California, the rich history of this 1800’s ranch was preserved and restored by former Carmel Mayor, Clint Eastwood. A longtime Carmel resident, Clint Eastwood rescued this landmark resort from condo developers, and renovated the entire property to provide a unique resort experience. The Inn now consists of 31 hotel rooms located within ten buildings on the property. While dining at the restaurant, known for its American Cuisine and Piano Bar, you can watch the sheep graze in the meadow. Located just 9 blocks south of downtown Carmel and 8 blocks from Carmel Beach, the views and quiet location make the Ranch a special place for romantic getaways, weddings, corporate dinners or family vacations. The property is also the home of the Mission Ranch Tennis and Fitness Club which guests are welcome to enjoy during their stay.” ( http://www.missionranchcarmel.com)
Beautiful!!! I want to have a ranch!!!
Click below to go to their website
Since we were already on the 17 Mile Drive – we drove it. Our guide was the red lines on the road. The 17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
The drive serves as the main road through the gated community of Pebble Beach. Inside this community, nonresidents have to pay a toll to use the road. Like the community, the majority of 17-Mile Drive is owned and operated by the Pebble Beach Corporation. The 17-Mile Drive is a 17-mile (27 km)-long scenic loop having four primary entrances – the main highway entrance at California State Route 1, and entrances in Carmel and Pacific Grove. ( Wikipedia)
Many beautiful private homes in the area
Some homes are named – I like this one 🙂
Pebble Beach Golf Course
A significant portion of the drive is by the water
The Lone Cypress Tree in the 17 Mile Drive is the highlight of the drive. It is the most photographed tree!
Standing on a granite hillside off California’s scenic 17-mile drive in Pebble Beach, the Lone Cypress is a western icon, and has been called one of the most photographed trees in North America. The tree is located between Cypress Point Golf Course and the Pebble Beach Golf Links, two of world’s most well known golf courses. Possibly as old as 250 years, the cypress has been scarred by fire and held in place with cables for 65 years.
The Monterey Cypress grows naturally only in Pebble Beach and Point Lobos
A drawing of the tree was registered as Pebble Beach Company’s trademark in 1919. The company, said the trademark protected not only the logo but also the tree itself ( Wikipedia)
Collaborative artworks by Suzette Bernardo-Montelibano, photography; Lanelle Abueva-Fernando, pottery; and Lisa de Leon-Zayco, mosaic; on display at Globe Art Gallery. Opens today and will be here till October 30 Mondays to Fridays 9am to 6pm. Globe Tower Forum (basement level), 32nd St. cor. 7th Ave., BGC, Taguig. Hope to see you there
Come, see and experience for yourself, the works of Abueva-Fernando, De Leon-Zayco and Bernardo-Montelibano in a rare exhibit of women who can rock your senses.
They bring to this exciting, multi-sensory exhibit a taste of their individual works showcasing how they continue to evolve as artists and what makes them forces to contend with.
Suzette Bernardo-Montelibano is a rare gem among a sea of photographers who continues to elevate and differentiate fine art photography with her insightful eye for architectural lines even in the most ordinary of things, bringing to light what one is unable to see before.
Lisa de Leon-Zayco was recently commissioned to create a mosaic version of one of Señor Juvenal Sansó’s famed artworks. Each piece painstakingly put together now graces the entrance of the newly-opened Sanso Museum.
Lanelle Abueva-Fernando is no stranger to the art world, owning her own brand of pottery. The discipline she has earned after years of apprenticeship in Japan yet unbridled by her spirit yields free-form shapes and swathes of uncommon glazes.
Take2 for Artis3
After a successful artistic confluence last year, Artis3 has once more come together for another collaboration taking their artistry to a whole new level.
Boldness is perhaps what comes to mind as they bolt out of their comfort zones, taking on an approach that is not usually expected of them. This time, they sought to view nature with an eye for the abstract.
Master potter Lanelle Abueva-Fernando, mosaic artist Lisa de Leon-Zayco, and fine art photographer Suzette Bernardo-Montelibano share their passions to create pieces of mix media never done before. At first glance, you cannot help but be awed by the beautiful, cohesive whole. However, you will find that it draws you in, pulls you in realizing that the minute details hold the uniqueness of each art genre thereby telling more stories than meets the eye. You can almost feel the hand print in the pottery, the nips and cracks of each tesserae, and the blend of light and color of the photograph that holds it together.
It is disrupting yet calming. Bold yet graceful. Powerful yet refined.
Thank you CJ Jesena for inviting me to see this wonderful exhibit! 
Robert Montelibano, the creative Director for the show and more importantly the husband of Suzette 🙂
Thank you to Did Javier from Globe who provided the beautiful venue for the exhibit
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is an annual event since 1950 where only the best and most rare cars from all over the world are invited to exhibit and compete at the beautiful venue, the 18th Fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Link. First conducted in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is often said to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. Only the most beautiful and rare automobiles are invited to appear on the famed eighteenth fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links each year, and connoisseurs of art and technology congregate to see them. This year 219 cars from 16 countries competed at the event.
Over 15,000 attendees at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. A car show with a breathtaking venue – the 18th Fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Link by the waters. A 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet ( right ) won the competition.
1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A F. Ramseier & Cie Worblaufen Cabriolet Jim Patterson/The Patterson Collection, Louisville, Kentucky
(Credit: Photo Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance)
One of my favourite cars in the show was in the British pre war Sports Class was a Bugatti which had sexy curves
Many Ferraris were featured in this years show
Concept Cars displayed in the lawn of the Lodge at Pebble Beach
Jay Leno, an avid car collector (Credit: Photo Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance)
Beautiful temporary tents were set up by in different areas by the car companies who sponsored the event, Cadillac, Tesla, Lexus, Infinity and Mac Laren
You will think that only men will be at the show, but people from all ages including ladies and pets who attend the event.
A pretty poodle who got just as many photos as the cars
A young boy going around taking photos of the cars
Many ladies chatting with other ladies and wearing beautiful hats! A perfect occasion to display your most beautiful and colourful hats and serves as a double purpose as shade from the heat which can reach over a hundred degrees
It is a very well attended event and at the same time, a donation is made to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation. This year they were able to raise $2 million and around $20 million since they started 65 years ago.
“I continue to be inspired by the generosity of the collector car community,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “Entrants bring their automotive treasures here to share with others, judges bring their expertise, sponsors often debut new cars and provide items for opportunity drawings—and, together, we are able to make a solid contribution to better the lives of others.”
“It is easy to see the affluence of this area, but we cannot overlook the many needs in this county,” Pebble Beach Company CEO William Perocchi said. “It’s because of the generosity of our donors and charity partners that we can significantly impact the lives of Monterey County residents. The money raised during this event, and in turn distributed to our community partners, helps those in need.” It is a worthwhile event to see even atleast once in your life if you love cars. And for the rest of the family, definitely something to enjoy as well and continue on to visit Monterey, Carmel and the Big Sur which are in the near vicinity of the show.
Japan’s reknowned “King of Gyoza”, has a lot more to offer than their famous steamed & pan seared Japanese dumplings. This rainy season, Osaka Ohsho is in a Sukiyaki State of Mind with their NEW Sukiyaki Festival bannering two all NEW Sukiyaki variants each featuring different gyoza flavors together with their classic favorite Beef Sukiyaki! Because nothing goes down better than a piping hot bowl of noodle soup amidst torrential downpours!
Seafood lovers will simply adore their NEW Asari Gyoza Sukiyaki Soup with 3 pcs. of their Nori Gyoza, ocean fresh clams, vermicelli rice noodles, & leeks simmered in a clear clam broth enriched with fresh Japanese miso. As a less adventurous but still altogether appealing alternative, customers can still enjoy the soothing sensation of having piping hot noodle soup with Osaka Ohsho’s NEW Gyoza Chicken Sukiyaki Soup with 3 pcs. of their Original Gyoza, tender boneless chicken chunks, vermicelli rice noodles, shitake mushrooms, & mixed vegetables simmered in a flavorful Japanese miso soup base. Should you want a tried and tested favorite this rainy season, your choice will definitely be Osaka Ohsho’s Beef Sukiyaki with tender sliced beef, vermicelli rice noodles, soft Japanese tofu, mixed mushrooms, & assorted vegetables in a sweet, rich, & nourishing beef broth.
So don’t fret as the rains start to pour down! Make the most out these gloomy, overcast, rainy days by getting in a Sukiyaki State of Mind yourself at Osaka Ohsho located at the 3rd level of the SM Megamall Fashion Hall. Their NEW Sukiyaki Festival is available for a limited time only so wait out the rains comfortably with them with a soothing bowl of any of our Sukiyaki variants!
Founded in Osaka Japan in 1969, Osaka Ohsho is reknowned as Japan’s # 1 gyoza specialist w/ over 380 stores in Japan currently. Now present in Thailand, Singapore, Shanghai China, Korea, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, Osaka Ohsho is widely recognized to serve the world’s #1 gyoza!
Asari Gyoza Sukiyaki Soup – Osaka Ohsho’s Nori Gyoza blends amazingly well with their Japanese miso-clam broth, clams, and vermicelli noodles!
Gyoza Chicken Sukiyaki Soup – As a more conventional pairing, Osaka Ohsho’s Original Gyoza is combined with tender chicken, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, & vermicelli noodles in a Japanese miso soup base.
Beef Sukiyaki – If you’re not in the mood to try something new, go with a tried and tested Osaka Ohsho favorite: Beef Sukiyaki of beef, vermicelli noodles, Japanese tofu, mushrooms, & vegetables in a sweet & rich beef broth.
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