Live in style at Portofino
The country’s frontrunner in creating upscale communities continues to build comfortable abodes for families that want quality living. Brittany Corporation, a subsidiary of Vista Land, led by the dynamic chief operating officer Camille Villar recently unveiled two new model homes, Alessandro and Renoir at the Italian-themed village of Portofino in the master-planned city of Evia in Daang Hari. The interiors of the two houses, designed by sisters Cynthia and Ivy Almario, provide elegance and class which is evident in the intricate details in each of the units. Alessandro is a 260-square-meter two-storey residential unit with four bedrooms and a relaxing living area while Renoir is a 323-square-meter two-storey home that has an indoor courtyard with impeccable amenities and the old world charm of Italy. Portofino exudes rustic charm, provides world-class amenities and facilities for an enjoyable and luxurious way of life. For inquiries, call 794-9999 or visit www.brittany.com.ph.
A taste of modern Filipino cuisine in
Beach lovers and food aficionados can now satisfy their cravings for authentic Filipino flavors as Boracay Regency Beach Resort & Spa, the first triple-A rated resort in the island paradise, recently opened Mesa Restaurant at its inviting beachfront. Hardworking Henann Resorts chairman Henry Chusuey, Mesa Restaurant owners — senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and restaurateur Rikki Dee, and genial Boracay Garden Resort assistant to the president Alfons Chusuey led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of this topnotch dining outlet. Guests thoroughly enjoyed the “Filipino moderne” cuisine as they sampled the restaurant’s appetizing variety of Filipino dishes presented with exciting twists like the Crispy Laing, Pomelo Salad (pomelo segments tossed with toasted, grated coconut and served on a banana leaf cone), and Tofu Salad (with century eggs and shrimps). For inquiries and reservations, call the Manila office at 523-1234 or visit www.boracayregency.com.
Hotshot football coaches in Manila
Coaches from the famed English premier league Chelsea Football Club (FC) are enjoying five-star accommodation at The Bellevue Manila, the official hotel of the Chelsea FC Soccer School Philippines. Chelsea FC Soccer School Hong Kong football program development manager Dave Stewart and coach Ian Woodruf with Philippine Team Azkals stars Phil and James Younghusband complete the coaching staff of the ongoing special summer camp held in partnership with The Younghusband Football Academy at the Evia Football Field, the master-planned city-within-a-city project of Vista Land in Las Piñas. One of the finest hotels in Alabang, The Bellevue Manila will also host a dinner on May 15, the soccer camp’s graduation day. Congratulations to The Bellevue Manila and The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts corporate director of communications and marketing Ryan Chan! For inquiries, call 771-8181 or visit www.thebellevue.com.