agxo3 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Kainggit naman kayo ... ako sa Dec. 18 pa dadating!.... pero 3 weeks ako dyan! :boo: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All you gotta do is come earlier.... :evil: But seriously - we'll hoist a glass and toast your virtual presence. Hey - if there's WiFi available where we are, I can bring my laptop, log into my work network and dial you in! Bods, Masi - how about that? Can we find a place that has WiFi? I can conference in up to 50 people :cool: Quote Link to comment
masi Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Change alert! I will likely be in Makati Friday night, heading to Baguio Saturday morning instead. Can you guys do Friday night? We can start earlier and end later! :cool:<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any night will be fine with me. I talked to Bods last night and agreed that I will meet you at your hotel then we drive to a Japanese restaurant near Eastwood. Bods will arrange with the resto management so we could bring a few bottles of wine. Have a great weekend! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Kainggit naman kayo ... ako sa Dec. 18 pa dadating!.... pero 3 weeks ako dyan! :boo: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> we'll be looking forward to your arrival too!!!! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Storm and Mrs. Storm hosted a great and lovely evening! It was a feast for the senses!!!! A wealth of art greeted us as we entered their home (an architectural work of art, too) -- works of Masters like Angel Cacnio, Joya, Sanso, Lamaroza, Parial, including his own. Food flooded the table, Japanese garden salad which was made perfect by reknowned Japanese cuisine master, Bods, who masterfully blended the Japanese mayo with shrimp roe ala Iron Chef!!!! :thumbsupsmiley: Sauteed young corn in butter and basil, a spiralli and penne pasta and squid balls, schubligs and other assortment which prepared our pallets for the great wine we were having. Stone Cellars by Beringer Merlot 2000 Mid ruby color with moderate cherry and dark berries on the nose. Front ended flavors of moderate complexity. Short finish with balance tannins. A lovely drink! Dunnewood Vineyards 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County Mid to dark purple, a rich nose of caramel, berries and oak. Complex flavors revealed in the nose and hints of chocolate. Good body with a great finish. Storm and Mrs. Storm thank you for allowing us to "invade" your home. Bods, pare ko, your savviness does not begin and end with your knowledge in wines but your presence animates a great evening among friends. Liberty and I truly had a great time!!!! Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 Back from deep lurk mode......to let you know (especially Bods, Masi and Ms. Lips) that I will be in the Philippines from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6! Yay! Got my tickets, now all I have to do is find a hotel in Makati at a decent (by that I mean LOCAL) rate, not the exorbitant foreigner rate. I do plan to head up to Baguio as soon as I get there on the 2nd, but plan to return to Makati on Sunday (the 4th) late in the day, perhaps as late as 8 pm. Can we get together one night? I'll bring a bottle of somethng not available there. Red, of course. Which one will depend on where I have to go before I head over that way. One stop - perhaps the Rubicon. Two or more stops, something a bit less sensitive.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> we look forward to seeing you pare - take two na ito from the aborted first meeting and this time we will move heaven and earth to see you - anywhere, anytime and with whatever! have a nice trip pare! Kainggit naman kayo ... ako sa Dec. 18 pa dadating!.... pero 3 weeks ako dyan! :boo: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yoohoo - when it rains it pours.......wines :cool: we'll be seeing you too, pare - maybe not only once because you'll be here for a good 3 weeks! have a safe trip, pare! Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 that was a real great evening last night, and I daresay that for once, the ambience totally eclipsed the wines we had - and this is saying much because the Stone Cellar and the Dunnewood were really one heck of a drink! I was in total awe of the surroundings and walking among great art was the nearest thing to walking on clouds.... pareng Storm and to the missus, thank you so much for the graciousness you showed us in hosting the WEB and allowing us to be surrounded by magnificent art - the food was fantastic! pareng masi and liberty - I totally enjoy your company! And it has come to a point where, right now, I am learning more from you and I now realize that art appreciation is worlds beyond wine appreciation To the two gracious couples - thank you so much! cheers and have a happy weekend! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 that was a real great evening last night, and I daresay that for once, the ambience totally eclipsed the wines we had - and this is saying much because the Stone Cellar and the Dunnewood were really one heck of a drink! I was in total awe of the surroundings and walking among great art was the nearest thing to walking on clouds.... pareng Storm and to the missus, thank you so much for the graciousness you showed us in hosting the WEB and allowing us to be surrounded by magnificent art - the food was fantastic! pareng masi and liberty - I totally enjoy your company! And it has come to a point where, right now, I am learning more from you and I now realize that art appreciation is worlds beyond wine appreciation To the two gracious couples - thank you so much! cheers and have a happy weekend!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Pareng Bods, the pleasure was ours as well. More than the good wines, food, art etc. which we exchanged in the past, it was the warmth of the people to whom it was shared, was what made the evening great and memorable. Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 (edited) Any night will be fine with me. I talked to Bods last night and agreed that I will meet you at your hotel then we drive to a Japanese restaurant near Eastwood. Bods will arrange with the resto management so we could bring a few bottles of wine. Have a great weekend!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> we look forward to seeing you pare - take two na ito from the aborted first meeting and this time we will move heaven and earth to see you - anywhere, anytime and with whatever! have a nice trip pare!yoohoo - when it rains it pours.......wines :cool: we'll be seeing you too, pare - maybe not only once because you'll be here for a good 3 weeks! have a safe trip, pare!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> It all sounds good! :cool: Plans firming up.......now all I gotta do is book a hotel. I've got my tickets - RT SFO-TPE and RT TPE-MNL. I'm trying to get a room at the Makati Shangri-la at a "local" rate, not the balikbyan rate where they try to soak you for every dime you got. I guess the Dusit would work as well.... Any other suggestions? Edited November 20, 2005 by agxo3 Quote Link to comment
masi Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Did a quick and dirty check on hotel special rates in Makati area. Here’s what came out. http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/511000009.asp http://manila.peninsula.com/tpm/special_promotions.html http://www.shangri-la.com/manila/makatisha...s/en/index.aspx Other hotels you can consider, Dusit Hotel Nikko, Intercontinental Hotel, New World Renaissance Hotel. In the Ortigas area, hotels to consider are Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza (Robinsons Galeria); Linden Suites, Richmond Hotel and Shangri-la Edsa. Please note that hotel room vacancies will be very tight during the last week of November til the first week of December as the country plays host to the Southeast Asian Games. Have a good week! Quote Link to comment
heavygatin_but_cutie Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Did a quick and dirty check on hotel special rates in Makati area. Here’s what came out.http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/511000009.asp http://manila.peninsula.com/tpm/special_promotions.html http://www.shangri-la.com/manila/makatisha...s/en/index.aspx Other hotels you can consider, Dusit Hotel Nikko, Intercontinental Hotel, New World Renaissance Hotel. In the Ortigas area, hotels to consider are Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza (Robinsons Galeria); Linden Suites, Richmond Hotel and Shangri-la Edsa. Please note that hotel room vacancies will be very tight during the last week of November til the first week of December as the country plays host to the Southeast Asian Games. Have a good week!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi..just passing by to say hi to everyone. with regards to hotels, I suggest you call them directly. the publish tariff rates are more expensive. Should you intend to stay at Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza in Ortigas, let me know. Will try to get special rate for you. no promises..will try. Will try to get a special rate too with Westin Phil Plaza if you want. I have friends kasi there... Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 hi..just passing by to say hi to everyone. with regards to hotels, I suggest you call them directly. the publish tariff rates are more expensive. Should you intend to stay at Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza in Ortigas, let me know. Will try to get special rate for you. no promises..will try. Will try to get a special rate too with Westin Phil Plaza if you want. I have friends kasi there...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where's the Westin? The Crowne Plaza would be okay - could you check with them? But I will call both the Shangrila and the Dusit today as well. Thanks for your help!! Quote Link to comment
storm Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Storm and Mrs. Storm hosted a great and lovely evening! It was a feast for the senses!!!! A wealth of art greeted us as we entered their home (an architectural work of art, too) -- works of Masters like Angel Cacnio, Joya, Sanso, Lamaroza, Parial, including his own. Food flooded the table, Japanese garden salad which was made perfect by reknowned Japanese cuisine master, Bods, who masterfully blended the Japanese mayo with shrimp roe ala Iron Chef!!!! :thumbsupsmiley: Sauteed young corn in butter and basil, a spiralli and penne pasta and squid balls, schubligs and other assortment which prepared our pallets for the great wine we were having. Stone Cellars by Beringer Merlot 2000 Mid ruby color with moderate cherry and dark berries on the nose. Front ended flavors of moderate complexity. Short finish with balance tannins. A lovely drink! Dunnewood Vineyards 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County Mid to dark purple, a rich nose of caramel, berries and oak. Complex flavors revealed in the nose and hints of chocolate. Good body with a great finish. Storm and Mrs. Storm thank you for allowing us to "invade" your home. Bods, pare ko, your savviness does not begin and end with your knowledge in wines but your presence animates a great evening among friends. Liberty and I truly had a great time!!!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> that was a real great evening last night, and I daresay that for once, the ambience totally eclipsed the wines we had - and this is saying much because the Stone Cellar and the Dunnewood were really one heck of a drink! I was in total awe of the surroundings and walking among great art was the nearest thing to walking on clouds.... pareng Storm and to the missus, thank you so much for the graciousness you showed us in hosting the WEB and allowing us to be surrounded by magnificent art - the food was fantastic! pareng masi and liberty - I totally enjoy your company! And it has come to a point where, right now, I am learning more from you and I now realize that art appreciation is worlds beyond wine appreciation To the two gracious couples - thank you so much! cheers and have a happy weekend!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> We had a great time too. I'm beginning to learn the art of wine tasting. Thanks to you guys. We attended the exhibit of SYM at the Art center in Megamall and Ivi-Avellana-Cosio at Avellana Art Gallery last saturday. I was able to "guess" correctly the red wine served at SYM's exhibit (it was a 2003 cab which the waiter confirmed) and made quite an impression to some of the artists present (it's not as good as the Dunnewood though). Cafe Adriatico was the caterer. Then it was a white night at Avellana's where literally bumaha ng Libertas. It's an easy to drink wine with a hint of lime or lemon. Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 hi..just passing by to say hi to everyone. with regards to hotels, I suggest you call them directly. the publish tariff rates are more expensive. Should you intend to stay at Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza in Ortigas, let me know. Will try to get special rate for you. no promises..will try. Will try to get a special rate too with Westin Phil Plaza if you want. I have friends kasi there...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks, all! I got a room at the Crowne Plaza for Friday night - used my Priority Club points to do that. And got a room at the Peninsula for Sunday and Mondy nights. I was surprised that they gvae me the local rate but I guess they want my business. Tried to call the Shangrila but couldn't get through for some reason. Westin's a bit too far out of the way, I think. I'd rather be right around Makati. Bods, Masi, Lips - how about we set Friday night for our little EB? Open to all who want to come, of course. HBC - can you make it? You'll have to pick the place and tell me just where it is so I can find it. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) Friday would be good for me - that would be Dec. 2? Edited November 22, 2005 by bods1000 Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 We had a great time too. I'm beginning to learn the art of wine tasting. Thanks to you guys. We attended the exhibit of SYM at the Art center in Megamall and Ivi-Avellana-Cosio at Avellana Art Gallery last saturday. I was able to "guess" correctly the red wine served at SYM's exhibit (it was a 2003 cab which the waiter confirmed) and made quite an impression to some of the artists present (it's not as good as the Dunnewood though). Cafe Adriatico was the caterer. Then it was a white night at Avellana's where literally bumaha ng Libertas. It's an easy to drink wine with a hint of lime or lemon.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> nawala yung post ko :cry: as I was saying I have to attend art exhibits in order to soak up more wine, I mean art hehehe There are a lot of exhibits opening - there's one featuring a lot of artists like Joya, including your dad, and there's also one featuring Sanso...any recommendations? Quote Link to comment
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