A feast for Ryan

A unique celebration was prepared for the hardworking and dashing Ryan Chan, The Bellevue Hotel’s marketing and communications director, on the occasion of his recent birthday, which he celebrated with his high school friends. Held at the Alabang Room of The Bellevue Hotel, the intimate birthday party -— reminiscent of scenes from The Godfather — was rendered in a romantic yet masculine setting by event stylist Henry Pascual. The reddest roses were spread throughout the long table decked with black fabric and red candles in glasses and wrought-iron candelabras. Guests feasted on a superb spread of jade prawns in cilantro dalandan coulis, grilled lamb with gravy and mint jelly, grilled Chilean sea bass with coriander pesto, choice pralines, sparkling champagne and select wines.

Happy birthday, Ryan!

Breaking new ground

Muebles Italiano, the country’s premier provider of authentic Italian furniture lines and the one-stop shop for many of Manila’s prominent families and lovers of the ornate and the opulent, recently had a groundbreaking ceremony at its newest showroom. Located at the Paseo de Magallanes in Makati City, the showroom will house Muebles Italiano’s European brands that feature the best in quality and creativity. Congratulations to Muebles Italiano CEO and president Noel Gonzales for his tireless expansion efforts!

Welcoming wine

Dusit Hotel Nikko, one of the most elegant hotels in Makati City, recently hosted a welcome party to celebrate the arrival of the new vintage of Brunelo de Montalcino 2002. The launching was held at the hotel’s classy Italian restaurant Il Cielo. Dusit resident manager Frank Grassmann and director of sales and marketing Melotte Mondelo were on hand to welcome the guests.

Once again, Dusit Hotel Nikko’s exceptional service and world-class facilities impressed the wine connoisseurs who graced the event.

See you at Dusit!

Photos for a cause

The ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. recently launched its Bantay Kalikasan Environmental Awareness and Fund Raising Program with a photo exhibit in support of its latest project H2Hope. The team, led by Gina Lopez, presented a photo exhibit prepared by 15 renowned photographers headed by the country’s finest National Artist Ben Cabrera. The exhibit displayed photos of the forest, reservoir and environment of the La Mesa watershed donated by the photographers to further inspire people’s continuous support of the project. Notable guests included Sen. Ed Angara, Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte and Bukidnon Rep. Neric Acosta. Also present were Star columnist Alfred Yuson, MWSS Administrator Larry Jamora, Meralco’s Manolo Lopez and Tito Yuchengco. The night paid homage to the significant contribution of the photographers who helped raise millions of pesos for the cause.

Keep it up!

Calling all alumni of the Araneta University Extension H.S. Batch ’78 to keep posted on the upcoming 30th Grand Reunion. Please log on to [email protected] or call Beng Cruz Rodriguez at 0918-2185508 and 687-0168.