A victorious treat

“You are not what you think you are, but you are what you think.” — Jo Petty

The Queen City of the South’s premier luxury destination, The Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, has dazzled Cebu yet again with its fabulous Valentine’s Day collaboration with Club Mwah. Featuring 24 professional performers in spectacular costumes and sets, the unique extravaganza was exhilarating, sophisticated, funny and definitely entertaining. Led under the helm of indefatigable MPPC president Rey Villar and GM Hans Hauri, the impressive event further solidified Marco Polo’s mark as Cebu’s finest. Truly dynamic and innovative, the luxury hotel keeps getting better and better and has treated Cebu society to yet another glorious affair.

Congratulations!

UMU-zing dinner at Dusit

Dusit Hotel Nikko’s newly appointed GM Frank Grassmann has a reason for smiling these days — Umu, Dusit’s  premier Japanese restaurant, the home of mouth-watering Wagyu beef and other exquisitely delectable Japanese delicacies. Umu is now the destination of choice for members of the diplomatic corps such as Spanish Ambassador Luis Arias and wife Solidad Lavina, Philippine Ambassador to Spain Lani Bernardo and Ambassador Jesus Tambunting.

I can’t wait for my next visit to Umu. Congratulations to the Dusit Hotel Nikko and Frank Grassmann!

Loads of family fun at the Camp

Camp John Hay, living up to its name as a top family destination where the air is cool and oxygen-rich due to its abundant pine tree-laden landscape, is organizing an array of family-oriented activities for the hundreds of local and foreign guests who will visit its scenic grounds this Holy Week. Your children will certainly have loads of fun with the free face painting and wood sculpting session, while enjoying a wonderful and unique mountain experience on horseback plus an exciting Easter egg hunt. A series of live outdoor reggae performances will also be held under the cool and spectacular Camp John Hay sun. Be sure to bring your family to Camp John Hay for a wonderful bonding experience!

(For more information, you may call 637-6966.)

Johnny says, ‘Check this out’

Catch the riches of the sea this Lenten season with The Bellevue Hotel’s Seafood soiree during the Holy Week. On March 17 to 22, the hotel’s main dining outlet, Café D’ Asie, will treat patrons to the freshest bounty of the sea that is truly satisfying to the palate like Scallop with Cheese and Tomato Provencale, Poached Snapper Florentine and Baked Spiced Salmon Fish Fillet. Easter Sunday on March 23 heralds a celebration with a generous serving of delicious dishes. Savor the tasty treats from the favorite buffet spot at the south of Metro Manila with sumptuous offerings such as Pan Fried Shrimps in Kon Po Sauce, Fried Oysters with Cilantro, Lime and Mayonnaise and Braised Wintermelon Soup with Scallops and Crabmeat.

While you’re at it, bring the kids to the Laguna Ballroom for a special Easter Egg Hunt that includes an afternoon of games, prizes, a fabulous magic show from Lou Hilario and giveaways for everyone. Drop by the Pastry Corner and bring home delectable and colorful Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies that are sure to tickle your fancy. Greet Easter with fun, food and frolic at The Bellevue!

(For inquiries, call 771-8181.)

GREETINGS

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Abe Florendo and Young STAR columnist Carl Francis Ramirez.

Advance birthday greetings to Rosie Coyuito, March 17; former President Fidel V. Ramos, singer Joey Albert and Sandy Prieto Romualdez, March 18; Liza del Rosario-de Jesus, Carmen “Kimi” Cojuangco, Josine Elizalde, CADP boss Pedro Roxas, Josephine del Gallego and little La Sallite Alexis Rebano, March 19; STAR EVP Grace Glory Go, March 20; Vivian Yuchengco and Bambina Buenaventura, March 21; Pepato’s and Cibo’s Margarita Fores and Anya Katigbak, March 22.

Belated birthday greetings to Candice Ledesma, March 14.

Happy wedding anniversary to Oye and Malou Fores, Amado and Blanca Santiago, Quitos and Liza Bengzon, March 19. 

So, how was your week?

(For comments or inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)