Bacardi introduces a new flavor

Bacardi’s Rajiv Ghumman hosted a very exclusive dinner at the Suite (formerly Cuisine) Bar at the Fort to introduce the Rum’s newest variant, Bacardi Apple.

A feast was prepared by chef Fernando Aracama as guests began sipping on their favorite Bacardi Apple cocktails. Many preferred the new drink on the rocks, as it truly is a deliciously tangy mix of Fuji, Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples that deliver a crisp and fresh Bacardi flavor... I liked it as a mojito or with tonic!

After dinner, guests went on to the party downstairs as Bacardi Apple was introduced to the Happy Mondays crowd at Suite. Each guest was also given a sleek clear bottle of Bacardi Apple to take home.

Rajiv says, “We are very excited to bring this delicious new Bacardi’s variant to the market, here in the Philippines and judging from the reactions here tonight, it’s going to be another successful product for our portfolio.”

Bacardi Apple is now available in Manila. Have it as an apple mojito or have it with your favorite mixer!

New Year’s Eve at Establishment

The crowd became bigger and bigger as midnight approached. The posh Establishment had mostly expats enjoying a special New Year’s Eve menu prepared by chef Godfrey Laforteza. Manila’s party people trickled in slowly before the New Year to participate in the festivities.

There were fireworks outside the venue at The Fort but the fun was the countdown inside where guest had their horns and confetti fell as people ushered in the New Year! Champagne and wine overflowed as proprietor Anton San Diego led the countdown.

It was truly a sight to see, something simple and fun and definitely not over the top. I had a great time there and will probably see the next New Year in the same venue!

Sunglass Hut opens

Sunglass Hut opened its flagship store at Newport City. It brings with it 25 premier brands such as Prada, Versace, Bvlgari, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tiffany & Co. and DNKY, making it the perfect place to find sunglasses to suit every style and personality. With 2,000 stores worldwide, Sunglass Hut invites Manila to “Put Them On” as they change the way we wear this fashion accessory. Spanning over 20 countries, Sunglass Hut is an undisputed leader in the industry for 38 years.

Sunglass Haven CEO Ramesh Dargani says, “We proudly bring to fashionable Manila the first and only store that carries the world’s top labels in eyewear. We bring to the forefront, the latest merchandise designed to bring out each one’s ‘inner cool’.”

From its experienced staff down to the store’s welcoming layout, Sunglass Hut makes it an unforgettable experience in finding your type of sunglasses.

Sunglass Hut is part of the Luxottica Group, a global leader in premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. The Sunglass Hut Manila store is located at 8B Newport Blvd., 100 Andrews Avenue, Newport City, Pasay.

Asian Cultural Council art auction on Feb. 6

Works by Arturo Luz, BenCab, Betsy Westendorp, Lao Lianben, Don Salubayba, Elmer Borlongan, Jon Santos, Wire Tuazon plus 60 others will be made available at the Asian Cultural Council Art Auction on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Finale Art File on Pasong Tamo, Makati. Previews are on Feb. 4 and 5.

There is a wealth of talents in this country that only need a chance to become outstanding artists. The Asian Cultural Council Philippines (ACCP) raises funds to help make this happen by providing grants for them to learn from and be exposed to other artists in Asia and in the United States. Some noted ACCP grantees include Lucrecia Kasilag and Jose Maceda (both National Artists for Music); Tikoy Aguiluz (noted film maker); Jose Joya (CCP Gawad Award and National Artist for Visual Arts) and Alice Reyes (founder of Ballet Philippines). The ACC fellowship program has supported over 600 Asian and American artist scholars since its inception.

The Finale Art File is located in the La Fuerza Building (Gate1), 2214 Pasong Tamo, Makati.