A unique coffee experience

The Nespresso Boutique has finally opened at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell Center, Makati City. It is the company’s latest opening in the Asian region, which now has a total of nine markets.

Available at this 140-sqm. boutique are Nespresso’s top-of-the-line coffee machines and premium coffee collection. Here, Nespresso fans can enjoy the unique Tasting Bar where they can try the brand’s different coffee varieties and recipes.

During the boutique’s launch, the mall’s drop-off point was closed to the public to give way to the guests. They were greeted with a red-carpet entrance and performances by soprano Rachelle Gerodias and the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. Guests also enjoyed scrumptious food from Cibo by chef Margarita Forés as they tried a special coffee cocktail recipe called “Nespresso Sunrise.” 

The Nespresso story was told through a video with a song and dance performance. For the grand finale, the boutique was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Renaud Tinel, Nespresso head of Asia, said, “We are delighted to expand and reinforce our partnership with Novateur in B2C (Business to Consumer), while accelerating the existing OOH (Out of Home) business and we look forward to sharing more inspiring Nespresso coffee moments with coffee enthusiasts in the Philippines.”

Novateur Coffee Concepts Inc. managing director Patrick Pesengco added, “Nespresso speaks of passion, premium quality and innovation. It is a highly regarded global brand. In the past, Filipinos could only enjoy Nespresso on their trips abroad but now, we bring your favorite coffee closer to you.  Through this boutique, we hope to introduce you to a world of unique coffee experiences.”

(The Nespresso Boutique is located at R1, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City.  For more information, visit www.nespresso.ph.)

Cheers to lunches at Champagne Room!

The Manila Hotel’s Champagne Room.

Great news for fans of The Manila Hotel’s  Champagne Room! The famed restaurant, known to many for its elegant dinner offerings, is now serving lunch from Monday to Saturday (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

Diners can enjoy a special semi-buffet menu offering of a selection of appetizers and soup of the day. The lunch set also includes one of Champagne Room’s signature entrées and a dessert served with coffee or tea.

The Champagne Room has the perfect dining setting and is as legendary as the hotel itself. It has remained a timeless beauty and looks exactly like I how I remembered it when I was a child.

I recently had dinner there and I just loved being in such a beautiful place. It is also one of the few places in Manila now where waiters still make Caesar’s Salad by the diners’ table. 

(For reservations and inquiries, call 527-0011 ext. 1261 to 1264 or e-mail [email protected].)

Kris finds her #ForEverBilena

Kris Aquino, the newest Ever Bilena endorser.

Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics retail company, welcomed “Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino to its growing family recently.

During the contract signing held at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City, Ever Bilena CEO Dioceldo Sy said, “We are so excited that Kris is with us. Ever Bilena’s success is built on credibility  and this is what our newest ambassador brings.”

Over the years, the brand has evolved along with its growing market by providing trendy color cosmetics to women of different lifestyles. 

Sy added, “We are proud to be the leader in Filipino-brand cosmetics. Makeup trends change so quickly because of social media. We welcome this challenge with innovative products for everyone who wants to be beautiful and confident.”

As the newest ambassador for the cosmetics brand, Kris is set to launch her own innovative makeup kit called the “Kris Life Kit,” which includes powder, lipstick and eyebrow products. Kris also intends to show several makeup videos on social media.

“Looking good is no longer a luxury,” said Sy. “Our products are affordable and are known to be of high quality. Our brand is trusted by generations. Credibility should always be the foundation and capital of any business.”

(Visit www.everbilena.com.ph.)

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