I was able to try the buffet at The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Love the jars 
I am not sure what they call the stations, so I will just attempt to name them
Tempura and Roast Duck
Asian
Appetizer
Teppanyaki, Grill and Roast
Italian pasta and pizza
Dessert
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This is one of my favourite spots in City of Dreams! Pangaea. It is right beside the Casino on the Upper Ground floor and near Chaos and the shopping arcade
The entrance which I already love!! It’s a different world in here and I just love it
Turn right and push one of the bookshelves which is a secret door 🙂 to enter the lounge
The look and feel is Safari, Travel, Collector, Africa
Rotating DJ Booth created from a grand piano
There’s no dance floor, just dance anywhere 🙂
Love the walls of the place
This side is made out of a thousand leather belts as its wallpaper!
On this side are luggages and antique trunks
The Peacock room which I love too!! The birdcage chandeliers are so pretty
On the way out, you pass the other circular hallway
And see these two beautiful seats
Sparkler champagne bottles!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Yesterday, I went to City of Dreams to check if it’s really the City of Dreams 🙂
And just from the outside, it’s shining gold! 🙂 They opened last December and even without any advertising, they have registered an average of 60,000 visitors a day!
City of Dreams Manila is a new integrated casino resort that is poised to become a premier leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines’ capital and within the region. Located at the gateway to Entertainment City, the resort combines electrifying entertainment, an amazing array of accommodations, regional and international dining, together with designer brand shopping as well as a spacious and contemporary casino.
The destination resort is solely operated and managed by MCE Leisure (Philippines) Corporation, the subsidiary of Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation, (“MCP” or the “Company”) – a company with shared listed on the Philippines Stock Exchange (“PSE”) with trading symbol “MCP” and a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, (SEHK: 6883) (NASDAQ: MPEL), which is a developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities in Asia.
Located on a 6.2 hectare site, the integrated resort complex brings together a diverse collection of contemporary leisure and lifestyle brands including Crown, Nobu, Hyatt, DreamWorks and the Pangaea Group. As such, an exceptional entertainment experience awaits all types of travelers and visitors from around the region.
If there are rockstar chefs and artists, there are rockstar businessmen! Lawrence Ho co-chairman and Chief Executive Officer Melco Crown Entertainment Limited and James Packer Co-Chairman of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited. Visionaries behind City of Dreams
Mr. Lawrence Yau Lung Ho was appointed as the Executive Director of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited on December 20, 2004 and has served as its Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since December 2004. Since November 2001, Mr. Ho has also served as the Managing Director and, since March 2006, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco. Mr. Ho has been appointed as the Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Summit Ascent Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the HKSE, since July 10, 2013.
Mr. Ho is a Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. He also serves on numerous boards and committees of privately held companies in Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China. In recognition of Mr. Ho’s excellent directorship and entrepreneurial spirit, Institutional Investor honored him as the “Best CEO” in 2005. He was also granted the “5th China Enterprise Award for Creative Businessmen” by the China Marketing Association and China Enterprise News, “Leader of Tomorrow” by Hong Kong Tatler and the “Directors of the Year Award” by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors in 2005.
As a socially responsible young entrepreneur in Hong Kong, Mr. Ho was elected as one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection 2006”, organized by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong. In 2007, he was elected as a finalist in the “Best Chairman” category in the “Stevie International Business Awards” and one of the “100 Most Influential People across Asia Pacific” by Asiamoney magazine. In 2008, he was granted the “China Charity Award” by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. And in 2009, Mr. Ho was selected as one of the “China Top Ten Financial and Intelligent Persons” judged by a panel led by the Beijing Cultural Development Study Institute and Fortune Times, and was named “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” at Hong Kong’s first Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards.
Mr. Ho was selected by FinanceAsia as one of the “Best CEOs in Hong Kong” for the fifth time in 2014. He was also awarded “Asia’s Best CEO” at the Asian Excellence Awards by Corporate Governance Asia magazine for the third time, and was honored as one of the recipients of the Asian Corporate Director Recognition Awards for three consecutive years in 2014.
Mr. James Packer was appointed as the non-executive Director of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited in March 2005 and has served as its Co-Chairman since then. Mr Packer is the Chairman of Crown Resorts Limited. Crown is one of Australia’s largest luxury resort, tourism and entertainment groups. It has properties and investments in Melbourne, Perth and London with a market capitalisation of approximately $12 billion. Mr. Packer is also the Chairman of Consolidated Press Holdings Limited (the largest shareholder of Crown), having been appointed in January 2006. In December 2012, Mr Packer and producer-filmmaker Brett Ratner formed a joint venture, RatPac Entertainment. The firm produces independent films and co-produces studio-films, TV documentaries, online content and books for a global audience. RatPac and Dune Entertainment have formed a film investment vehicle, which in September 2013, entered a multi-year, 75-film co-financing partnership with Warner Bros. The first film financed by RatPac was a major success. Gravity, a space thriller directed by Alfonso Cuaron and starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, generated the strongest ever October opening in the US and took box office receipts of more than US$100 million in its first five days. Mr Packer is also a major shareholder in Australia’s Network Ten and has a number of other successful investments including a shareholding in Chinese online employment company, Zhoapin Pty Ltd.
Mr. Clarence Chung Yuk Man, Chairman of Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation
Mr. Clarence Chung Yuk Man was appointed as Chairman and President of Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation on December 19, 2012. Mr. Chung was also appointed as Director of Melco Crown Entertainment in November 2006 and has been an Executive Director of Melco International since May 2006. Mr. Chung has also served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc., a NASDAQ listed company, since October 2008. He has been named one of the “Asian Gaming 50” for consecutive years by Inside Asian Gaming magazine.
Mr. Chung holds a master degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and is also a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
There are 3 hotels in the resort. But when you stay in one and eat in a restaurant of another hotel, it can still be charged to your room bill.
Accommodations: Situated across six hotel towers, City of Dreams Manila will cater to the diverse needs of a wide spectrum of visitors that the resort will attract from the Philippines, Asia and around the world.
The accommodation offerings, with a combined a total of approximately 940 VIP and five-star luxury rooms, include:
Gaming: As an integrated casino resort, City of Dreams Manila is now anticipated to be able to operate up to approximately 380 gaming tables, 1,700 slot machines and 1,700 electronic table games upon opening, offering an exciting and dynamic gaming experience for both VIP and mass-market.
I am not a gambler, so I will come here for the entertainment and food! The floral arrangements are beautiful all over the resort. There will be 21 dining destinations around the complex so there’s definitely a big variety of places to go to
Dining: City of Dreams Manila offers an eclectic range of world-class restaurants and eateries including the very best in contemporary fine dining. Specialty restaurants include Nobu restaurant at the Nobu Hotel which will feature menus inspired by Chef Nobu’s unique style of fusion artistry, including his world-renowned signature dishes. Lavish European Haute cuisine and a stellar wine collection can be enjoyed at The Tasting Room. The Crystal Dragon, meanwhile, delivers a delectable menu of premium Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties in a modern Oriental setting. A wide array of café, lounge and casual eating offerings and a diverse selection of bars complete the F&B experience.
CULINARY OFFERINGS AT CITY OF DREAMS MANILA
At City of Dreams Manila, a myriad of dining delights await guests, with a studied selection of contemporary Western and Asian cuisine matched with imported premium whiskies, wines and bespoke cocktails exclusively served within the venue.
Signature restaurants range from casual elegance to understated luxury, elevating the culinary experience for patrons at every price point. From the posh-designed café lounges to the extravagant restaurants, each visit is guaranteed to provide comprehensive and excellence service.
Signature Restaurants
Nobu Manila
Location: Pool Deck, Level 1, Nobu Hotel
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has been astounding the world with his masterful and artistic approach to Japanese cuisine since the early 90’s. His expertise in the art of sushi punctuated with Peruvian influences has redefined the Oriental dining experience for close to three decades, as seen in his vast culinary empire spanning a total of 32 restaurants in 28 cities and five continents.
Manila has long-awaited the arrival of this globally-renowned dining destination to its shores, which introduces the same masterful technique used in preparing Chef Nobu’s signature dishes to local and regional clientele — courtesy of Executive Chef Zachary Hillberry — such as Black Cod Den Miso, Whitefish Tiradito Style, King Crab Amazu Ponzu, Salmon Sashimi New Style, Toro Tartar with Caviar, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, Rock Shrimp Creamy Spicy, Squid Pasta, and Beef Tobanyaki, among other highly-favored classics.
A Nobu Manila exclusive on the menu is a specially-prepared dessert called Kanji, consisting of a layer of raspberry jelly, cream, green tea sponge cake, meringue and fresh strawberries, which delightfully caps off the entire experience.
A refreshing array of signature cocktails complement the menu and can even be enjoyed as guests relax by the Nobu Hotel poolside. Selections include the Matsuhisa Martini, Pins Martini, Mango Passion, Mia Margarita, Yamasaki Sidecar, Lychee Martini, and Champagne 95.
Nobu Manila houses 335 seats with two private dining rooms, a sushi bar, floating water cabanas; two Teppanyaki tables and a Chef’s Table.
Interested patrons can contact Nobu Manila’s Restaurant Manager Mr. Casper Khamphouy for additional information. Nobu Manila is open from 06:00 to 11:00 in the evening, daily.
The Tasting Room
Location: Ground Level, Crown Towers
Based on City of Dreams Macau’s Michelin star restaurant, The Tasting Room at Crown Towers is Manila’s faithful interpretation of fine dining excellence that caters to the most discerning of tastes.
Connoisseurs and casual diners alike will delight in The Tasting Room’s Modern European and epicurean dishes with a Haute cuisine approach, seamlessly paired with an assortment of imported wines and whiskies, most of which are exclusively found within City of Dreams Manila.
Headed by Chef de Cuisine William Mahi, The Tasting Room at Crown Towers serves ala carte and degustation signature dishes such as the “Beginnings” selection which offers Sea Bass Tartar – Mint – Watermelon – Coriander – Mango –Espuma; the “Aqua” menu which includes Wild John Dory – 30 Seconds – Eggplant – Sauce Yuzu – Clams – Red Basil – Oyster – Nori; and “Tierra” which has Barbarie Duck – Corn Polenta – Filo Pastry – Black French Olives – Sauce Grand Veneur – Popcorn.
With 136 seats and two private dining rooms, diners at The Tasting Room can look forward to topnotch culinary service within an elegantly-designed and private ambience.
The Tasting Room is open from noon to 5:00 in the afternoon for lunch, and 6:00 to 11:00 in the evening for dinner.
Restaurant Manager Damien Planchenault is available to respond to queries and reservations.
Crystal Dragon
Location: Upper Ground Floor, Crown Towers
Poised to serve diners looking for authentic premium Cantonese and classic Chinese cuisine, Crystal Dragon welcomes guests with interiors that evoke a contemporary Oriental ambience, replete with exquisite regional dishes prepared with a modern flair.
The restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 92 patrons and features both a lunch and dinner a la carte menu; a gracious dim sum selection; as well as Chef’s Recommendation menus. A fine selection of Chinese teas is also offered to harmoniously match the wide-range of signature dishes such as Chilled Marinated Baby Abalone with Sauterne; Wok-Fried Kobe Beef Sirlion MS5 with Chef’s Special Sauce; Crispy Pan Cake filled with Lotus Paste and Hennessy XO Ice Cream.
Chef de Cuisine Bong Jun Choi heads operations at Crystal Dragon, ensuring unparalleled Oriental dining for all its guests.
For reservations and additional information, patrons can get in touch with Restaurant Manager Eric Lim.
Red Ginger
Location: Upper Ground Floor, accessible via the Upper Gaming Floor and Retail Avenue
All-day dining is available at Red Ginger, a Southeast Asian-inspired bistro, bar and café which features an extensive menu of regional dishes with two distinct zones: the Café Lounge and Bar Zone; and the A La Carte dining area, offering a breakfast and all-day dining a la carte menu.
Headed by Chef de Cuisine Audi Hayun Budiman, the Charred Beef Salad, Rendang-Spiced Freshwater King Prawns, and Nasi Goreng are some of the restaurant’s recommended dishes.
Inquiries can be made through Red Ginger’s Restaurant Manager Juvel Contreras.
Contemporary & Casual Restaurants
Noodl8
Location: Ground Floor, Gaming area
Noodl8 stirs the creativity of its patrons to create their own noodle soup through an interactive iPad menu, including ingredient selections from Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and the Philippines.
Serving savory fare 24 hours a day for up to 70 casual diners, guests can likewise choose a specific noodle dish from an a la carte menu inspired by Southeast Asian flavors.
DreamPlay by DreamWorks
Location: DreamPlay by DreamWorks, Upper Ground Floor
Fun, family dining awaits at the Café. The chefs and the food become the stars, with open show kitchens that feature wood-fired oven pizzas; hand-pulled noodles; ice cream, and dessert, among others.
Kids can also celebrate their birthday party here, with four private party rooms that seat up to 30 persons. DreamPlay is open from 11 am up to 9 pm daily.
The Hyatt Café
Location: Ground Floor, Hyatt City of Dreams Manila
Past a circular reception beneath a striking spiral chandelier, guests discover the Café, the main dining space at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, open 24 hours. An interactive show-kitchen restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as delicious fare throughout the night, the bustling 315-seater dining venue offers a range of seating options, from cosy circular booths to private and semi-private rooms to standalone tables in the heart of all the action. This vibrant dining space combined with dynamic cookery gives food lovers a direct experience of pan-to-plate dining within a witty, charming and heartily inviting environment.
Poolside Spaces
For those who seek consummate rest and relaxation by the refreshing, clear waters of the hotel poolside, two pool bars offer an extensive array of beverages, brews and blends and complete the resort-inspired experience.
Location: Pool Deck, Level 1
Breezes
Location: Crown Towers Pool Deck
This tropical poolside bar caters to clients who require utmost exclusivity with its elegantly-appointed, 66 seating capacity. Guests can enjoy an extensive rum, whiskey and spirits selection, as well as Cuban and local cigars.
Breezes is open from 9:00 in the morning to 1:00 in the afternoon daily.
Wave
Location: Nobu and Hyatt Pool Deck
A laid-back poolside ambience awaits guests at Wave. This refreshing contemporary poolside deck, restaurant and bar plays chill out lounge music and provides guests with refreshing beverages, tropical cocktails, international cuisine, light snacks and healthy snack options.
Wave also serves as an ideal venue for barbeques with its open air and casual feel, conducive to intimate social gatherings.
Wave is easily accessible through Nobu Hotel and Hyatt City of Dreams Manila’s amenity areas and is operational from 9:00 in the morning to 11:00 in the evening.
Lobby Lounges
Crystal Lounge
Crystal Lounge is Crown Towers’ sophisticated lobby lounge welcoming hotel guests with its luxurious interiors. The lounge comfortably accommodates 64 dining seats and 18 bar seats and offers a boutique continental breakfast buffet. An all-day coffee and tea selection is further complemented by a light a la carte menu. In the evening, it transforms into an elegant lounge and cocktail bar, with an avant-garde mix of cocktails and brews.
Crystal Lounge uniquely offers premium French wines, as well as imported whiskies that are exclusive to City of Dreams Manila and are not found elsewhere in the country.
Crystal Lounge is open from 6:00 in the morning to 1:00 the following morning.
Nobu Tea House
Nobu Tea House translates Nobu Hotel Manila’s ultra-chic and modern Japanese interiors in a stylishly sophisticated and laid-back setting.
This 50-seater lounge boasts of a “taste and sense” adventure through its extensive variety of tea selections, premium coffees, and a patisserie of cakes, pastries, and chocolates.
Nobu Tea House is open from 7:00 in the morning to 12:00 midnight. High Tea is from 2:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon.
Gaming Restaurants
City of Dreams Manila provides its most valued patrons exclusive dining lounges to ensure utmost privacy and personalized dining services. Tailored menus offer regional Chinese, Asian and Western cuisine paired with a choice beverage selection.
Li Ying Club
This private dining lounge dedicated to VIP guests features regional Chinese, Asian and Western cuisine and a comprehensive beverage selection.
Located in the upper ground floor, this 76-seat lounge features a buffet counter, two private dining rooms, and five private and exclusive KTV rooms to the adjacent night club.
Food and beverage services are also offered in 15 private salons and six larger junket rooms.
Li Ying Hin
,Li Ying Hin players can be assured of comfort and privacy within a well-appointed room complemented by elegantly-served bespoke dining overlooking unparalleled views of the city.
Chinese, local and western comfort dishes, from light snacks to more premium Chinese delicacies, are some of the items available at Li Ying Hin.
This 150-seat VVIP Gaming Lounge is located in Level 8, Tower Suites of Crown Towers.
Signature Club
This 24-hour, exclusive, member-only dining room features Asian and International Cuisine.
The 180-seat lounge is located in the Ground Floor.
Franck Provost Salon
Chaos
Shopping: City of Dreams Manila will also be home to some of the world’s most sought-after brands. With high-end fashion labels, premium beauty brands, exquisite jewelry and timepieces, City of Dreams Manila will provide exclusive shopping-therapy for the most discerning of cosmopolitan shoppers.
Entertainment: City of Dreams Manila continues Melco Crown Entertainment’s vision and enviable reputation in delivering spectacular Asia-inspired entertainment. The integrated resort features three distinctive entertainment venues including:
City of Dreams Manila has collaborated with DreamWorks Animation to create “DreamPlay,” an interactive and technology-rich play space with an education-based entertainment concept inspired by the mantra of learning through play. Both children and adults can interact with their favorite characters from popular DreamWorks Animation’s franchises such as Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, and Madagascar by engaging in exciting, interactive activities such as creative storytelling and educational play.
Guests can use their imagination as they enjoy DreamPlay attractions such as: How To Fly Your Dragon, DinoTrux Repair Game, Vertical Wall of Awesomeness, Whatever Floats Your Boat, Shifu’s Training Hall, and more. The whole family can create, play, and learn as they enjoy activities such as wall climbing, toy building, 4D theaters, cooking classes, and games.
Inside DreamPlay is DreamWorks Café, which serves noodles, dim sum, pizza, ice cream, and other family favorites. Themed private rooms good for approximately 70 persons are also available for children’s parties. Guests can also participate in various open show kitchens, and purchase Dreamworks memorabilia in the retail store also located inside the theme park.
Who: Children from ages 6 to 12. Some activities are for all ages.
Location: Level 2 Retail Arcade, Family Entertainment Center
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Themed Party Rooms: Madagascar, Dragons, Kung Fu Panda (Approximately 70 persons)
Telephone Numbers: +63-2-8008080
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A limited edition chapter of the cult quarterly publication FRANK151 inspired by the iconic label DKNY was released by publisher Stephen Malbon. To mark the 25th anniversary of DKNY, the brand enlisted the publisher to deliver a chapter of the coveted quarterly dedicated to documenting the past, present, and future of the iconic design house.
The limited edition book features exclusive content from influencers including but not limited to: 13th Witness, A$AP Illz, Big Steve, Brandee Brown, Debi Mazar, Donna Karan, Dorith Mous, Emily Oberg, Futura, Harif Guzman, Jarlos, Kembra, Kevin Lyons, Kimmy Matulova, Maripol, Mike Bailey Gates, Nemo, Peter Arnell, Ricky Powell, Serge Becker, Soo Joo Park, Ulli Rimkus, Vashtie Kola, and more. Each contributor delivers content that speaks to the passion points of music, design, fashion, and cutting edge culture that both DKNY and FRANK151 share.
The book is an exploration of New York City through the eyes of DKNY and FRANK151 as the creative collective of individuals from both cultural brands collaborate to create exclusive content for the limited edition book.
The book was released worldwide on September 7th 2014, in conjunction with the showing of DKNY SS15 on the runway during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. Following the show, there was a private celebration; featuring music by CHYNNA a surprise guest alongside a carefully curated guest list that reflects the dynamic cultural reach of both DKNY and FRANK151. The event took place at the new MAX FISH space in downtown Manhattan on Sunday, September 7th 2014.
ABOUT DKNY
Donna Karan International is one of the world’s leading fashion design houses. It designs, markets and distributes collections of apparel, sportswear, accessories and shoes under the Donna Karan New York and DKNY brand names. The Company has selectively granted licenses for the manufacture and distribution of beauty and beauty related products, jeanswear, men’s sportswear and furnishings, men’s tailored clothing, hosiery, intimate apparel, coats, children’s apparel, watches, eyewear and home products.
FRANK151
FRANK151 is an independent internationally recognized media company based in New York City, with satellite offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo. Published since 1999, FRANK151 is a collectible quarterly, featuring special guest curators and unique editorial themes. Each “chapter” of FRANK151 presents exclusive and unvarnished content with a mindset that speaks to a global audience of culturally acute creators, agitators and connoisseurs.
In the Philippines, DKNY is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) – a member of the SSI Group – and is located at Rustan’s Makati, Rockwell, Bonifacio High Street Central, Shangri-la East Wing, Newport Mall, and 158 Designer’s Boulevard Alabang Town Center.
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So happy to meet Miriam herself!! The lady behind Cakes by Miriam! I ordered a Strawberry Shortcake before and this time she made me try her latest bestseller
Previous entry: Cakes by Miriam September 22, 2014
She used to be a nurse and now she’s baking full time and she’s so busy!! WOW!!!
Here is the cake 
WOW!!! Ferrero Malteser Cake!!! It’s so pretty!!!!! 8 inch round choice moist cake, choice mouse and white ganache frosting
Top view 🙂 where all the Ferrero Rocher chocolate is
It looked so pretty, no one wanted to cut the cake! 🙂
And here is the inside of the cake!! There are actually fresh grapes under the Ferrero chocolates
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So happy that Lance is now part of our Bootcamp group!
Previous entry: New Year Get Together Feb 1, 2015
Mas masaya! 🙂 Here he is arriving at home with his cooler 🙂
Yipee Chicken Yakitori!!
Lance sells this in his stall at the Salcedo Market – look for Lance every Saturday – he also has Onigiri! I heard from my friend Suzette he makes a good Arroz caldo too and it is for sale as well
Here he is grilling the Yakitori! How special is that? 🙂
YUMMY!!! Thank you Lance for sharing your yakitori! The secret is also in the sauce 🙂
Lance also make this yummy Dulce de Leche. Available at Salcedo Market or call landline 894-4551
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The Bootcamp gang get together finally pushed through!
Previous entry: Bootcamp Christmas Party 2013 December 26, 2013
Scotch Bar for Laura haha!! 🙂
Lechon Wrap 🙂 
Juampi brought his homemade chimichurri sauce which we wanted to try! It’s authentic because Juampi is Argentinian 🙂
The theme was Christmas! 🙂 It’s a delayed Christmas get together for the Bootcamp group, so it’s a New Year theme which actually can be Valentine already! haha!!
I love it that people are game to wear the decor 🙂 and be in theme
Dinner
Bacalao from Manang Flor 🙂
Roast Chicken from Bambi
Lance’s Yakitori which is available at Salcedo Market every Saturday
Bryan Flannery Dry Aged Roast Prime Rib – to go with Juampi’s chimichurri 
Cakes by Miriam – Ferrero Malteser Cake 
Sans rival brought by Nelson and Siuping
Green Tea Belgian White Chocolate Torte from Roshan
Group shot 🙂 Everyone got the memo to wear black except for three!
Everyone always gets a giveaway when dining at our house 🙂 
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Chef Javs will never say no if he has to cook for his older brother 🙂
We had it in the house but Mom brought her staff, her food and everything else! Even her place cards 🙂 She had a box with rolled paper inside and you pick from the box to guide you where you will sit. This is so you won’t sit always beside the person you are always sitting beside with – like your husband or children 🙂
Butter Poached Lobster with Corn Cream
Shrimp served two ways- 1st: Shrimp served in a puff pastry shell with Saffron Bernaise
2nd: Shrimp and Banana tempura with truffle honey and wasabi mayo
Chef Javs imitated the Caviar soup from Andaz Tavern in Tokyo
Previous entry: Andaz Tavern Countdown Dinner January 18, 2015 
He did a very good job!!!
Chef Javs wanted to prepare a degustation with many many dishes. We requested to limit it since we cannot finish everything – so he put three dishes into one! 🙂 16 Hour Sous Vide Pork Belly Tonkatsu, Chicken Lollipop with a Kombu butter sauce, Million dollar roll with unary, foie gras and caviar with truffle oil
Close up of the pork belly tonkatsu!
Kobe beef from the Tokyo trip grilled by Chef Javs
Japanese Musk Melon Take home from Tokyo
Coffee Crunch from Yulo!! YIPEE!!! Mom listened to my request 🙂 
Marshmallow cake from Yulo
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CALVIN KLEIN JEANS AND CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR BRING TOGETHER GLOBAL SUPERSTAR JUSTIN BIEBER AND SUPERMODEL LARA STONE FOR SPRING 2015 GLOBAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., announced that global superstar and 30-time platinum-selling phenom Justin Bieber will be featured alongside Dutch supermodel Lara Stone in the Spring 2015 Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear global multi-media advertising campaign.
Shot by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in New York City, the brand’s latest campaign features Bieber with Stone in key jeans and underwear styles of the season, furthering the iconic brands’ longstanding legacy of bringing fashion and music together. Campaign imagery and videos are now available at calvinklein.com/justin.
“Justin joins a long list of musicians, models, celebrities and fashion icons that have been featured in our global advertising campaigns,” said Melisa Goldie, Chief Marketing Officer of Calvin Klein, Inc. “Justin’s global recognition, expressed affinity for the brand, and powerful persona bring a compelling energy to our jeans and underwear brands.”
“Calvin Klein is such an iconic brand and I am excited and honored to become a part of the Calvin Klein brand legacy with this campaign. I have been a longtime fan of the brand and have worn their jeans and underwear for a while, so this is kind of a dream come true,” said Bieber. “This is the beginning of an exciting new year for me, personally and professionally, and being a part of this campaign has been a fantastic opportunity and experience.”
Calvin Klein’s ongoing connection to music began with one of the brand’s earliest and most iconic campaigns which memorably featured Mark “Marky-Mark” Wahlberg alongside model Kate Moss. Over the years, the house has continued its association with music and pop culture, dressing and supporting a range of musicians around the world. This past year alone, those artists included talent such as Taylor Swift, Drake, Sam Smith, Kanye West, Harry Styles, Ciara, Usher, Future, Rita Ora, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Iggy Azalea, Fergie, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Common, Solange Knowles, Big Sean, and Tinie Tempah.
Musician, dancer, actor and singer-songwriter, Bieber – who was recently ranked by Twitter as the #1 most tweeted about musical artist of 2014 – has released four number-one albums to-date and has starred in two films, Never Say Never (2011) and Believe (2013). In 2011, he was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy. In 2013, Bieber received a Diamond award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to recognize his single “Baby” as the best-selling digital song of all-time with over 9.3 million copies sold. That same year, he was also awarded a Teen Choice Award for “Choice Male Artist” and “Choice Single: Male Artist” for his song “Beauty and a Beat.” His latest album, Journals, was released last year, one song per week, with nearly all of the songs appearing on the Top 40 charts. For more information, visit justinbiebermusic.com.
Stone, considered one of today’s top supermodels, has a long-standing relationship with the house; she was first introduced on the Calvin Klein Collection runway at the Spring 2007 show and has been the face of multiple global advertising campaigns for the house’s lifestyle brands since Fall 2010.
“Given my ongoing relationship with the house, this shoot reunited me with my Calvin Klein family – and it was really fun working with Justin,” said Stone. “We had a great time on set and we had a lot of fun shooting the campaign. I think the shoot really captured the energy of the Calvin Klein brand.”
The Spring 2015 global media campaign was produced under the creative direction of Calvin Klein, Inc.’s in-house ad agency and creative studio, working with creative agency Wednesday London.
In the Philippines, Calvin Klein Jeans is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) – a member of the SSI Group – and is located at Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Plaza East Wing, Bonifacio High Street Central, Trinoma, Eastwood Mall, Robinson’s Place Midtown, Magnolia Town Center, Megamall, Mall of Asia, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Fairview Terraces, and Abreeza Mall Davao City.
Calvin Klein Underwear is also exclusively distributed by SSI and is located at Greenbelt 5, The Power Plant Mall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Bonifacio High Street, The Podium, Rustan’s Makati, 158 Designer’s Boulevard Alabang Town Center, Robinson’s Place Midtown, Rustan’s Cebu, Inside CK Jeans Store in Century City Mall, Trinoma, Eastwood Mall, Mall of Asia, and Abreeza Mall Davao City.
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