CEBU, Philippines - Chaine des Rotisseurs Bailli Delegue National, Michel Lhuillier and his supportive wife Amparito Lhuillier, Bailli de Cebu, welcomed members and their guests to a casual get together dubbed as “Seascape Sonata” held at the sprawling beach front garden of the Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort.
Making a statement in their colorful lounge outfits were dames Mariter Klepp, Agnes Huettel, Joji Alonso, Angie Mathieu, Iris Arcenas, Rose Hennessy and Cenelyn Manguilimotan.
Casually elegant were well respected ladies Bo Hauri in black and white, Cristina Frasco in deep fushia, Alice Fernandez in midnight blue and black, Joanna Lhuillier in pastel prints and Mingming Gullas in red and black.
The property’s chef, Alan Mathay, and his team prepared a wide variety of appetizers and hor d’ oeuvres that complemented the exquisite wines. The highlights of the menu, which tickled the taste buds of the invitees were the fresh oysters flown in from Bohol, the tiger prawns grilled to perfection, salmon, salads with lots of condiments, and Cebu’s pride and joy lechon de leche.
At the end of a very pleasant evening, Michel and Amparito, together with members of the board Vice Chancelier Teresin Mendezona, Vice Echanson David Sharpe, Vice Charge de Mission Nestor Alonso and Vice Charge de Presse Alvan Claude Evangelio thanked resort director and Dame de la Chaine June Alegrado for a truly wonderful evening. Likewise, the culinary team was lauded for their exceptional performance and outstanding service amidst rapturous applause. (THE FREEMAN)