Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez, Zenaida Tantoco, Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, Hidetoshi Nakata, Giorgino Damiani, Donnie Tantoco
Rustan’s recently launched Metropolitan Dream by H. Nakata—an exclusive collaboration between Italian luxury jeweler Damiani and Japanese football superstar Hidetoshi Nakata, no less.
The 21-piece collection consists of gorgeous necklaces, bangles and bracelets in pink gold and black gold versions, with diamonds. The bracelet has a unique look, with a strap in woven leather, with one or two spirals around the wrist.
Rustan’s hosted a reception for Nakata and Giorgio Damiani, CEO of the Damiani Group. Guests included Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno. Welcoming them were Rustan Commercial Corp. president Donnie Tantoco, chair and CEO Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco and board member Maritess Tantoco Enriquez.
Naturellement, gladness filled the air as guests enjoyed a night of exquisite music, outstanding company, and a celebration of style and taste.
Damiani is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La Plaza.
Marriott Hotel Manila added another top name to its roster of notable dining outlets with the newly opened Man Ho, a 140-seater Chinese restaurant that highlights authentic Cantonese dishes prepared by a team headed by executive chef Law Wing Wui.
Leading the ribbon-snipping were Kingson Sian and Stephen James Reilly, Travellers International Hotel Group president and chief operating officer, respectively.
Program emcee Tim Yap invited guests to join the countdown to 12:38 p.m., the auspicious time to officially open the doors of Man Ho.
Chef Law initiated the traditional incense ceremony to the god of heaven and earth and the momentous chopping of the suckling pig to bring prosperity and good fortune for the restaurant.
Raul Manzano, Adel Tamano
The ceremony was followed by a dragon-and-lion dance to attract good luck and wealth.
Man Ho’s kitchen team dished out a fabulous 10-course lunch that started with E-fu Noodles with Crab and Egg Sauce.
Next came Roast Suckling Pig; Smoked Fish in Marinated Black Fungus with Vegetable Salad with sesame dressing; Steamed Shrimp Dumpling with Spinach; Steamed Japanese Scallop Dumpling with Truffle; Braised Seafood Soup with Caviar and Conpoy; Fried Boneless Pink Garoupa with Mango Sauce; US Tenderloin with Black Bean Sauce; Hong Kong-Style Roast Goose; and Poached Asparagus with Dried Shrimp and Garlic in Fish Soup.
Ingga Cabangon, Apa Ongpin, Brendan Mahoney, Michelle Cabangon
The jasmine-flavored Chocolate Cake with Soya Chocolate Gelato and Coconut Crisp was a fitting sweet calorific ending, dahlings.
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Metro Society’s “Feel Good” issue, Shangri-La Plaza’s 25th anniversary, and Hugo Boss’ Fall-Winter collection were celebrated simultaneously at the Hugo Boss store of Shangri-La Plaza’s East Wing.
Michelle Garcia, Louise de los Reyes, CJ Jaravata, Phoemela Barranda, Bubbles Paraiso, Mika Lagdameo- Martinez, Jenni Epperson, Gretchen Fullido
The glossy luxury lifestyle mag’s special issue featured inspiring personalities with their pets, luxurious destinations that will feed body, mind and soul, and this year’s Metrowear icon, unbeatable Wynn Ong, no less.
Metro Society also presented its Men of Style that included aesthetic physician Dr. Z Teo and top executive Adel Tamano, both clad in the latest outfits from Hugo Boss.
Brendan Mahoney, Bruce Winton, Law Wing Wui, Mieik Brammer, Kingson Sian, Steve Reilly
Shangri-La Plaza, one of the country’s most successful upscale lifestyle destinations, also launched its publication, One Magazine, which highlighted the best fashion, dining, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle concepts, all found in the mall.
This year’s edition of One Mag also featured remarkable personalities led by cover girl Kim Jones.
Invitees were treated to cocktails and special one-night-only discounts by Hugo Boss and American Express, while enjoying the beats of DJ Callum David.
Mieik Brammer, Marcia Garza, Catherine Ona, Anna Vergara, Steve Reilly, Kingson Sian, Bruce Winton, Brendan Mahoney, Marc Creencia, Rosanna Lee, Cristina Carreon, Law Wing Wui, Michelle Garcia
Kathy and Mike Huang
Gail and Kiyoshi Nakamitsu
Charz Kelzo, George Adu, Kitson Kho, Phil To
Ofelia Wadle, Salome Uy, Jennifer Weigel, Giorgio Damiani, Agile Zamora
Ikuko Inaba, Keiko Ozaeta, Nicky Kataoka
Ernesto Miragila, Hidetoshi Nakata, Dina Tantoco
Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez, Zenaida Tantoco, Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, Hidetoshi Nakata, Giorgino Damiani, Donnie Tantoco
Monchet Olives, Anton Barretto, Aivee and Z Teo
Mikaela Lagdameo, Chucho Martinez
Lala Fojas, Ernie Lopez
