Antonio's, please

my dessert

my duck with truffle & foie gras

my mother-in-law visiting from Switzerland

foyer at Antonio's

We trekked to Tagaytay for lunch at Antonio's

It's been 5 years since I last ate there

As always, it did not disappoint

Too bad my mom was not able to join as she's under the weather

When you want good food, lovely ambiance , where else but Antonio's.

Always a pleasure.

Sunday, Dec 5

dinner w/ Roy & Brandie Kaneshiro and cousin Donnie

w/ Brandie David-Kaneshiro outside Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach

dinner at Paul Martin's

Paul Martin's, Manhattan Beach

outside the street of Papa Don's house

love the fall colors

eating popcorn from Target

One thing I savored during this trip is seeing all my good friends

who live far away

Brandie's family is a close family friend of my uncle's

Coincidentally, we were bridesmaids back in '96

at our common friend's, Hanna's, wedding

Funny how we found out we knew each other's families

She was then studying at Boston College

and small talk told her I frequent the States to visit relatives

She asked where, told her where

then I just realized, she was Brandie, Brandie, haha

Eversince then, we've kept in touch

I'd see her when I visit the States

and I'll take her out whenever she's in Manila

At one time, she even visited me in Hong Kong

So good to see her and Roy

And her lovely family

We stayed up at their lovely home til midnight

So good to catch up

and share each other's lives

Life's good!

Dining at Tivoli

Last day today to enjoy this gastronomic experience!

w/ my date

w/ Charisse Chuidian

w/ Thomas Wenger , Rene Ottlik, Olivier Rodriguez

in front of Tivoli, Mandarin Oriental Manila

Thank you to Mandarin Oriental's GM, Mark Bradford for inviting us over

to enjoy the culinary expertise of Michelin Star chef, Olivier Rodriguez.

I had a very full day that day that all I wanted was to sleep

and massage my feet!

I had countless meetings that day then

went to Manila FAME with my bff, Cel

picked up kids

went to Space 2000 (Furnitalia's cabinets/kitchen section)

went home, my Mom is sleeping over

She cooked for the kids

One thing I'm happy about is that my kids love my Mom's cooking

My mom's a great cook

even my hubby says so

So am glad that growing up we always enjoyed her cooking

and am able to share that with my children

Rested a bit then got ready to go out

My hubby and I always tease each other

saying, are we that old???

When you see me at events

I would only stay for maximum 2 hours

Normally, from 6ish to 8 p.m.

So, I'm home early and still have quiet time.

That dinner was like 4 hours!!!

It's a 7-course menu

and I needed toothpicks to keep my eyes open as 4th course was

already at 10 p.m.!

Good thing, every course was worth the wait

If you still can make it

Book a table at Tivoli

Last day to experience Olivier's food tonight!

Bon appetit!

Felix, Peninsula Hong Kong

Balik salmon , my fave dish, melts in your mouth. Chesa, Peninsula HK.

Dress by Culte Femme, Rustan's, Manila, Philippines

having drinks at Felix

One of my fave, fave, fave vacation spots in the world. Hong Kong was and will always be home to me.

Some of our fave spots with Jan Svoboda, then Resident Manager of the Peninsula HK and now Managing Partner of HK Kee Club. Jan is an excellent host!

Shown here : Felix restaurant , designed by Philippe Starck

lunch with an old friend

Had lunch with an old friend from high school at Cantinetta, Burgos Circle, Global City.

Sometimes, more than good food, a great conversation is all you need to have a perfect lunch.
Enjoy the photos...