THE WORLD’S BEST-TASTING VODKA recently threw a spectacular party that the Manila nightlife scene will surely not forget. The evening kicked off with a lavish private dinner at posh Sala Resto hosted by designer Rajo Laurel and Grey Goose’s main man in the Philippines, expatriate Rajiv Ghumman. The event was held in honor of visiting Grey Goose global ambassador Dimitri Lezinska. An extravagant four-course dinner was served and Dimitri, who is famous the world over for mixing drinks and partying with Hollywood stars and famous VIPs, created special vodka cocktails that perfectly complemented each and every dish. These special creations such as the Betty Lands in Paris was inspired by Rajo Laurel’s love for that city, and The Flerida, a character in “Florante at Laura.” Lemoncito was a cocktail inspired by our native calamansi.
The evening focused on a singular theme, “satisfying the senses,” as each dish was combined with every cocktail for a truly unique and luxurious experience. The dinner’s guest list, as expected from any Grey Goose event, was composed of Manila’s crème de la crème from various sectors of society, among them Taguig’s first lady Kaye Tinga, model-host Joey Mead, party man Tim Yap, historian Carlos Celdran, Preview editor Pauline Juan, club owners GP Reyes and Erik Cua, columnists Pepper Teehankee and moi, artist Kiko Escora. Every dinner guest was given a mysterious blue box as invitation. Inside was a specially created Grey Goose bracelet in sterling silver to be worn to the dinner. Also inside the box were five other blue bracelets that each guest could distribute to their friends for exclusive VIP access to the Big Grey Goose bash that was to follow after the meal.
Grey Goose party
After the sumptuous dinner, the guests were whisked away to the Grey Goose tent which stood like a massive igloo in the middle of The Fort. Manila’s hip party set felt like they were walking into a bubble as they were transported into the world of Grey Goose. Dimitri himself mixed cocktails for guests as soul music filled the entire venue. Encore/Suite’s renowned chef Fernando Aracama prepared a feast of brilliant pica-pica like Grilled US Prime Angus Beef Steak cutlets accompanied by Spicy Bloody Mary Dip (using Grey Goose vodka); Side-Seared Tuna Sashimi in Grey Goose Vodka & Sweet Miso dressing with pink young ginger shreds; Citrus & Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka-Infused Smoked Salmon on whole wheat toast, red onion relish and dill sour cream; Suite’s Black & White Crostini, Black Caviar & Egg Salad with Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, lemon essence and snipped chives, along with Strawberries & Cream, strawberries soaked in Grey Goose Vodka and served on Chantilly cream spoons, and Baby Lemon Curd & Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka Meringue Tarts.
It truly was an evening that satisfied our senses. Guests enjoyed their Grey Goose cocktails while dancing the night away ’til the early morning. Grey Goose sure knows how to throw a party, and Manila couldn’t wait ’til the next one.
Nivea invades BoracayThe annual Nivea Sun Wellness Center was recently held at the popular Sun Village Central Beachfront resort. And before you could even bat an eyelash, tons of vacationers went to Nivea’s Wellness Center to enjoy the oh-so-relaxing spa treatments by professionally trained massage therapists no less, dahlings. It was done in utmost privacy complete with individual massage beds creating an oasis in the middle of Boracay. They used Nivea Smooth Body Oil.Making this happening more sizzling were gorgeous Nivea models who breezed around the island inviting vacationers to try Nivea’s Sun Invisible Protection Spray, and to enjoy a fun exercise regimen via free zip dancing classes (“proven to be effective in toning muscles, improving hand-eye coordination and increasing overall strength”) by a professional instructor.
Nivea Sun’s newest product is cool on the skin with its SPF 30 formulation. It’s non-greasy and water resistant, giving everyone 100-percent attractive skin this hot summer, palanggas.Authentic Italian experienceThis one-of-a-kind authentic Italian experience can be had at Spasso, dahlings. The guests of the Italian tapas bar had a blast on opening night as 200 of our town’s young, young-at-hearts and gourmands packed the place which spilled out onto the sidewalk, dahlings.
Proud of the awesome opening were business partner Geni Lopez Psinakis, Nikos Gitsis, chefs Andrew Tan Chua and Jeremiah Go who entertained VIPs like Greek Ambassador Xenia Stefanidou, Chris and Katrina Feist, filmmaker Teddy Manotoc, dahlings.One of Spasso’s owners, Nikos Gitsis of SEAir fame, said: “Entering Spasso is like exploring Italy, as it lets you experience a cornucopia of excellent food and fabulous wine, the interiors with the splash of bold colors.”
According to my palangga, workaholic heiress and Spasso co-owner Geni Psinakis: “The resto has an impressive custom-designed wine cellar which accounts for the best fabulous wines from around the globe, with 90 brands to choose from.”Spasso Italian Tapas Enoteca is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6 p.m. onward. Located at the chic Luxe Residences, 4th Ave. corner 28th St., Bonifacio Global City. Reservations only at 5560070 or 6687186.
BPI treats their preferred clients
One of the best things being a BPI Preferred Banking client, palanggas, is that you can expect them to be present in your life through their always helpful relationship managers. BPI senior vice president, the amicable Imelda Trillo, and Consumer Banking group head, senior VP Natividad Alejo, took their loyal clients to different musical shows at the NBC Tent, Marriott Hotel in Cebu and Marco Polo Davao.
With sumptuous finger foods and cocktails plus hot entertainers, how could anything go wrong, ’di bala?The whole happening was hosted by BPI president Aurelio Montinola III, and hotshot executives welcomed their VIP invitees plus other BPI die-hard followers, dahlings.
The bottom-line, palanggas, is you can have true pampering beyond the ordinary only with BPI Preferred Banking. Not bad huh, palanggas?
Monday, May 31, 2010
President Clinton off to Haiti
MEDIA ADVISORY: President Clinton to Travel to Haiti and the Dominican RepublicNew York, NY – On Tuesday, June 1, President Clinton will travel to Haiti and visit Léogâne, where he will meet with UN Cluster Heads, UN agencies and community leaders. He will then tour a temporary housing site. Both are open to the press.
President Clinton will then travel to the Dominican Republic where he and Haitian Prime Minister, Jean Max Bellerive, will brief board representatives - including donors and Haitians - of the Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission (IHRC). There will be a spray at the top.
On Wednesday, June 2, he will address the summit on Haiti, “Solidarity beyond the Crisis,” in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. His remarks are open press.
On Wednesday, June 2, he will address the summit on Haiti, “Solidarity beyond the Crisis,” in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. His remarks are open press.
President Clinton first traveled to Haiti in 1975. As President, he worked to encourage economic development and restore democratically elected leadership in Haiti. After leaving the White House, he continued to travel to Haiti as a private citizen and respond to the needs of Haitians through the work of the William J. Clinton Foundation, the Clinton Global Initiative, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and recently, as the UN Special Envoy for Haiti. In May 2010, he was named by the Government of Haiti as the international co-Chair of the Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission (IHRC).
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:30 AM CST President Clinton meets with UN Cluster Heads, UN agencies and community leaders MINUSTAH Regional HeadquarterLéogâne, Haiti Call Time: 9:30 AM CST OPEN PRESS NOTE: There are a limited number of seats available for the trip from Port-au-Prince to Léogâne. Seats will be designated on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP, email mailto:aurena@clintonfoundation.org
11:45 AM CST President Clinton Tours Temporary Housing SiteRue BevalLéogâne, Haiti Call Time: 10:45 AM CST OPEN PRESS
5:00 PM EST President Clinton and Prime Minister Bellerive brief board representatives of the IHRCMoon Palace Resort, Patio 3 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic CLOSED PRESS NOTE: There will be a spray at the top of the meeting
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 9:00 AM EST President Clinton addresses the summit on Haiti, “Solidarity beyond the Crisis” Moon Palace Resort, Cumbre Conference Room Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Call Time: 8:00 AM EST OPEN PRESS
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