OMG!!! Thank you Guia Santos for this Yummy Almond Yema Sansrival topped with grated Queso de bola from Shine Bakery. I gave her a can of Pringles and she gave me this! I’ll always send her Pringles haha
My gosh talking about fillings and toppings – this is the ultimate! Very rich thick layers of Yema in between and there’s queso de bola also in between every layer not only on top!!! WOW! Thank you Guia 
Go past the Henry Hotel and there are three houses one after the other. It’s the furniture and home accessories store of Eric Paras called A11
The first house is the main office
So glad to bump into Eric, owner of A11 and designer for the Henry Hotel Manila. He lives in the compound so he occupies one of the houses and then he rents three for his furniture and accessory shop
Second house
Going to the Second floor
Every room has a key
with photos and information of each piece being sold. I like it that it is organised this way
Artwork by Eric Paras
Third house
Going up to the second floor
Dedicated to E. Murio
I went to the balcony and saw this!! An idea for the bamboo being cut by the gardener 🙂 You can leave it outside so it will dry to this color instead of the dry green color 🙂 
Across the home of Jojie Lloren 🙂
Look for Christine the Sales Manager 🙂 Open everyday from 10am to 7pm
Since the Henry Hotel is part of a compound of homes and occupies only 6 out of the 15 houses there, there are still other residents and other houses there
Like Jojie Lloren 🙂 This is also where he meets his clients.
Love old homes, you can never build them from scratch and they have so much history
Peeking through the window of Jojie Lloren’s home!! So nice!!!
All the houses in the compound look the same but the ones renting may have changed or refurbished them a bit so they all have their own unique character
I don’t know whose home this is 🙂
There is a gallery there but we were not able to enter since it was closed the time we were there
If you walk around the gallery, there are many works of art around the perimeter
The back door/gate
The house of Eric Paras which for sure is beautiful inside
We went to visit the new hotel of Hanky and Christine Lee. The Manila version of the The Henry of Cebu. Exactly a year ago we visited the Henry hotel in Cebu which is the original and the first
Previous entry: The Henry July 1, 2014
Here in Manila, it is a gated place so you can be assured of security. This was a compound for a family with 15 houses. Now they rent out 6 of the houses for The Henry Hotel
There are 5 houses for the rooms and they are all connected by a covered walkway
Swimming pool
Beautiful garden where you can hold you special events
The main house of the hotel which has the reception, the coffeeshop and some rooms
How cool are the people that work for The Henry Hotel 🙂
Jisen who took us around
Miguel Capistrano the Hotel Manager
And the Reception staff
View from the Main house 
First house from the main house
This is the Classic room. Interiors by Eric Paras
Pinoy snacks
Recycled Tissue paper box
All rooms more of less are the same – but the aparadors differ and are all vintage 🙂 but refurbished 
Each house has a suite which is on the ground floor 
Living room
with patio
More privacy as those bushes thicken 🙂
Recycled waste basket
Interesting shower 🙂 Its open and it is by the toilet 
Click below for more information
American-based kids’ brand, PS from Aéropostale, presents their brand new pieces for the cool, young boys and fashionista girls.
The collection kicks off with a hearts-inspired line for girls and a road trip-inspired line for boys. Romantic reds, navy, and all different shades of pink form the main color palette of this sweet, playful collection. With sparkly explosions of hearts and catchy greetings, your little girls will surely find something they love. For the cool boys, a selection of weekender jackets, mineral wash crew tees, and urban joggers, make the perfect, traveling wardrobe for every outdoor adventure.
Part of the collection is all about new-school prep. The line features varsity jackets for boys and girls, classic polos, pleated skirts, and chinos in updated pastel colors and shades. Schoolyard fashion never looked so fresh!
A softer, romantic, bohemain line for girls, and a California beach-inspired line for boys are some of the style inspirations. Nothing truly captures the essence of spring like this girl’s line that offers flowy dresses, light cardigans, soft, pretty plaids, and this year’s hottest floral prints. The boy’s section gets an equally crisp and clean look, with a coastal and navy-inspired images and prints.
In the Philippines, PS from Aéropostale is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at U.P. Town Center Katipunan and Estancia at Capitol Commons. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.
We were at the US Embassy so after our morning there, we decided to have breakfast at Apt 1B which was nearby already. We wanted to see the new Henry Hotel by Hanky and Christine and Apt 1B operates the coffeeshop of the hotel. It is by the reception area- look for the secret door 🙂
Serving only the best tea 🙂
Organic Pancakes 🙂
Click below to go to their website for more info
Yummy! Broas all the way from Malabon
I call this Fresh Broas because it’s really freshly made and not the commercial type that’s already baked and crunchy.
It even has a yummy filling. I would even add butter on top and grated Queso de bola ???? to make it even more deadly! ????Thank you sweet and thoughtful Joy Ortega @joyrortega ???? Doc @jphprado look oh she’s making me fat! ???????? Betsy’s Cake Center 10 Rizal Ave Malabon City tel no 28111827 or 2811131
Stores Specialists, Inc. the leading specialty retailer in the Philippines will launch iconic designer British shoe and accessory brand, Kurt Geiger as it opens its first flagship store in one of Manila’s emerging lifestyle destination, Estancia Mall at Capitol Commons.
Kurt Geiger first opened in Britain’s fashion capital on Bond Street, London in 1963. Since the 60s, Kurt Geiger has not stood still as it continuously evolves to make covetable footwear for the fashionista. With a unique positioning for a fashion accessory brand, pairing aspiration with accessibility, Kurt Geiger has set itself apart with fashion authority blending London style.
Kurt Geiger is the destination for ‘Everything but the Dress’. Launched in 2011, it is a striking must-have accessory collection designed in London blending the capital’s edgy attitude with quality and accessibility. New for this season, Saffiano leather bags come in white, coral, yellow, grey and tan crafted in classic shapes like the signature ‘London’ totes with statement hardware. A new jet-set pocketed tote, the ‘Rebecca’ is the new signature shape in Saffiano leather and a new icon, the ‘Victoria’ is also introduced in black and tanned leathers. Small enough for everyday and big enough to become a new travelling companion, the collection also offers small accessories which easily slip inside day bags or double as clutches.
?Creative Director, Rebecca Farrar-Hockley has a team of specialist shoe and accessory designers, buyers, and technicians who make up the creative vision of the brand situated at the Kurt Geiger headquarters on Britton Street, London. From Kurt Geiger London’s Italian craftsmanship marrying cutting edge materials, signature sandals and razor sharp stilettos to KG Kurt Geiger’s London-cool, Miss KG’s fashion essentials at accessible price points and Carvela’s unique signature of sophisticated footwear and every day must-haves, the brand has a style to suit every woman.
Dressing from the shoes up, ‘Everything but the Dress’ has become the uniform of models. The signature Kurt Geiger London pin heel series of made in Italy stilettos, including ‘Bond’ and ‘Britton’ are coveted by stylish women all over the world, on the street and red carpet alike. From British royalty to celebrities including Beyonce, Emily Blunt, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwen Stefani and Eva Mendes.
Kurt Geiger men’s labels are a go-to for the trend-savvy man with redefined British classics. KG Kurt Geiger’s London-cool reminds us that the sixties peacock revolution is more alive than ever, whilst Kurt Geiger London is man-made to satisfy a gentleman’s shoe wardrobe with a legion of fans including Jon Hamm, Daniel Radcliffe and Channing Tatum.
An authority on designer footwear and accessories for women and men, today Kurt Geiger has over 59 stores, a digital global flagship kurtgeiger.com and over 198 concessions within the world’s most prestigious department stores.
The store will launch with the Kurt Geiger Spring Summer 2015 men’s and women’s collections. From the fashionista looking for ‘Everything but the Dress’ to the man seeking statement shoes or newly refined classics, Kurt Geiger, from London with Love, is the new destination in Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons.
In the Philippines, Kurt Geiger is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) – a member of SSI Group, Inc. and will soon open at Estancia Mall. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.
When I visited the DVA bazaar I saw the 5 beautiful Del Rosario sisters- Maitoni, Marisa, Malu, Tina and Lisa ( in order of age not the photo 🙂 )
They launched their food business, Menaggio, yesterday which consists of the different things they make!
contact 0917 8106207 or email menaggiotrading@yahoo.com.ph
Heart2Heart loves anything Sarsa 🙂 which means anything Chef JP Anglo 🙂 which means I knew I would love this place even before I walked in 🙂 which I means I love anything Filipino 🙂
Located at Joya Towers in Rockwell which makes me want to live in Rockwell!
The cool Chef JP who has tattoos, rides a Vespa, surfs, and of course cooks 🙂 With his sous chef Claudia Schulze. Chef JP told me that his wish is that he can make Sarsa and all his restaurants a platform for Filipino food to be recognised and I think he is doing a great job. We always take it for granted but it is important and I wish more people especially foreigners would appreciate our cuisine
Brother -Sister tandem Tracie Anglo Dizon and Chef JP Anglo. Congratulations once again!!! This is the fourth branch already. Chef JP told me that his partners which includes Binky Dizon, Tracie’s husband, and Jeremy Sy have very high standards. They had 20 food tastings before they finalised the line up. And Chef JP said that he will be changing the menu every now and then so that is even more exciting
I am all for fusion and experimentation and doing things differently. I know that some people like the basics or just go back for the same thing, but I love trying new flavours, new dishes with a twist which makes me want to try new things all the time. I came to Kafé Batwan expecting a new experience or else they would have named it Sarsa! And as Chef JP says, they took the bold move to do a modern Filipino restaurant in Rockwell because he knew the market there would understand. As Heart2Heart always says, No expectations, no disappointments 🙂 
Super love the interiors of Kafé Batwan by Gabriele Lichauco
All the beautiful artworks and graphics around the Kafé is by Tracie 
Birds and flowers are LOVE
There is a second floor which is ready to accommodate the millions of people flocking to any Sarsa restaurant 
Chef JP told me that he has Chinese roots, a Chinese Uncle who taught him how to cook Chinese food and he has a 10 year old Chinese restaurant in Bacolod. WOW! I want to try that!!!! This explains the Chinese influences in his dishes
Yay!!!! A place that serves breakfast!!!! My Mom will be so happy!!! I want to try the breakfast dishes even when it’s not breakfast!!!!
Madrid Fusion Super Batchoy 12 Hour Soup Stock, Kurobota Charsiu, soft boiled egg and tuna skin
YUM! YUM! YUM! 
I am putting photos from Chef JP because I am unable to try everything but I want to show you more of the wonderful dishes in the place
This Pancit Palabok is one of the bestsellers but it was not in stock at the time I went, but look how heavenly it is!!! Our Pinoy dishes really deserve the best presentation 🙂 
Nose to tail sticks
Crispy Tawilis with queso de bola!! The counterpart of the famous Crispy Dilis of Sarsa. I love the tiny tawilis!! and the cheese of course
Sauteed Prawns with Mixed Beans Sauce and Sambal beans
Grilled Kurobota Belly- AMAZING!
Grilled Sugarcane porkchops
Garlic Coconut Rice – I love new creations and inventions!
There are only two desserts and they are both yummy!
Sizzling Budbud with Ube butter and coco pandan coffee cream
Chocnut turon
Aha!! Spotted Manille Liqeur and other Distileria Limtuaco products are served here!!! YIPEE!!!
Love the hanging basket in the bathroom!!! That is Tracie’s idea I know!
More of Tracie’s art
Who says Filipino food is only eaten at home? I love coming here 🙂 If we do not patronise our very own, who else will? I am looking forward to more Filipino creations and Filipino tastes. Thank you to the Sarsa group for preparing good Pinoy food and for making us proud to be Pinoy
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