Pinoydon now in Makati

Pinoydon, a pioneer in Philippine and Japanese fusion cuisine since 2002, recently opened a new branch at Maga Centre Building in Magallanes. The amazing success of Pinoydon at The Podium has encouraged the innovative Pinoydon team composed of Martin Litton, Deanne Deanne Montoya, Alain Panlilio and Jane Cruz Walker and to put up a newer, bigger and brighter branch with new partners Joy Pena and Oni Razon.

With its unique concept of "Filipino dishes prepared the Japanese way," Pinoydon’s all-time favorites include the sumptuous rice bowls, Tinapa Maki, Aligue Maki and the now famous Manila Maki – nilasing na hipon made into a sushi and then rolled in fried garlic. The fusion restaurant has expanded its menu to include pasta, sizzling teppanyaki, salads, Pinoydon Q’s, Kani Ensalada, Kangkong Teriyaki, Pinoy Katsu, rice plates and more! They now open for breakfast, too!

For inquiries and delivery, call 757-4822.

Another Grand Launch

The Shang Grand Tower Corporation of the Hong Kong-based conglomerate Kuok Group has done it once again! Their latest luxury residential project, The St. Francis Towers, was recently launched at the Shangri-La Place in Mandaluyong. On hand to welcome the guests was dapper and hardworking Kuok Group Philippines country head Tom Zita. Gracing the landmark event were distinguished guests Senator Mar Roxas, Congressman Willie Villarama, Henry Sy Jr., Cesar Virtusio, and Vince Formoso, among many others. Of course, the super-efficient Shang Grand Tower sales team was present: Mara Ortega, Maia Roxas, Liza Calma, Alan Muñoz, Mic Palanca, and Miguel Manese, headed by Rey Cometa III. Everyone was dazzled by the fantastic fireworks show marking the grand event.

The St. Francis Towers is composed of two 60-story towers rising in the heart of the Mandaluyong district; it is centrally located at the corners of Shaw Boulevard and St. Francis Street. Interested parties can view The St. Francis Towers model units beside Shangri-La Plaza mall. The model units were jazzed up by renowned interior decorators Ivy Almario, Alicia Erfe, and Anton Mendoza. For more information, call 634-808 or 634-8111, e-mail sales@thestfrancis-towers.com, or visit www.thestfrancistowers.com.

A Busy Week For The PCs

In line with National Cancer Consciousness Week (NCCW), the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), the City of Manila, and the City of Marikina, launches its schedule of activities for the month of January. NCCW opens with a press conference about "A Healthy Lifestyle Against Cancer," held at the DOH, Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Panelists include DOH Secretary Francisco Duque and PCS chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno. For inquiries, call 733-3485 or 735-2707.