Style & substance at Society Lounge

“There is no love sincerer than the love for food.” — George Bernard Shaw

The most elegant personalities who were hailed as Philippine Cancer Society’s 2010 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines and Ambassadors for Life recently gathered at the upscale dining and lounge haven Society Lounge in Makati. Flaunting their impeccable style and beauty, these classy and compassionate individuals had a grand time enjoying the sumptuous dinner prepared by Society Lounge GM and chef Patrice Freuslon that had mushroom and shrimps vol au vent, cauliflower soup with truffle oil, Roquefort salad with grape and apricot raspberry vinaigrette, halibut with champagne sauce and green asparagus, grilled lamb chops with herbs and mashed potatoes and crepe Suzette cointreqau liquer. The French Fashion Food-inspired dishes were thoroughly enjoyed by the guests as the food went well with their incomparable flair for fashion and philanthropy. What’s more, the guests who are into the arts had a magnificent moment appreciating the art pieces and contemporary designs of Society Lounge’s interiors.

Congratulations to Patrice and his efficient team for another magnificent event!

A glorious affair for Guatemala

(From left) Honorary Consul of Guatemala and dean of the Consular Corps of the Philippines Mellie Ablaza with the President of the Republic of Guatemala Alvaro Colom Caballeros, Republic of Guatemala Foreign Affairs Minister Haroldo Rodas Melgar and Lidia de Rodas.

The honorary Consul of Guatemala in the Philippines and dean of the Consular Corps of the Philippines Mellie Ablaza recently tendered a dinner at the Les Saison of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo to honor the President of the Republic of Guatemala Alvaro Colom Caballeros during his official visit to Japan. Joining them in the plush affair were the members of the diplomatic delegation of Guatemala to Japan and the Philippines.

Viva Guatemala!

Greetings

Advance birthday greetings to Karen Santos, Renee Salud, Marco Ballesteros, Jo Ramos, Joy Virata and Doris Nuyda, Jan. 19; Tony Pet Araneta, Bernardo Bernardo and lawyer Ricardo “Dong” Puno, Jan. 20; lovely ladies Ising Vasquez, Celia Cuasay and Gretchen Cojuangco, Jan. 21; Ethel Timbol and Rovy Ledesma, Jan. 22.

So how was your week?

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