A taste of the High Life

On weekdays, hardworking professionals usually go to their favorite haunts – maybe the cinema, gym or bar – before heading home. Find all the facilities that help you unwind right under one roof and just an elevator away from home sweet home (and at six-star hotel standards at that!) at the Admiral BaySuites, Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. (ALHI)’s trail-blazing venture on Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Spearheaded by ALHI chairman Stephen Lee, vice chairman Steve Li and recently promoted president Elizabeth Ventura, the project aims to bring back the elegance and sophistication of the historic Admiral Hotel which reached its peak as the premiere social destination of the elite from the 1930s to the ‘90s under the watch of its brilliant general manager Maria Victoria “Marivic” Araneta-Concepcion. Future occupants of the new European-inspired boutique hotel and the adjacent 53-storey residential condominium will enjoy amenities like a 25-meter lap pool with children’s pool, game room, Wii room, cigar room, music room and the Wi-Fi lounge. For the health-conscious, there’s a dance studio, fitness center and table tennis room. Relax in the lap of luxury and be among the privileged few who can call Admiral BaySuites home. And, congrats, Beth! Admiral BaySuites is located at 2138 Roxas Boulevard, Manila. For inquiries, call 888-9999 or visit www.anchorlandholdings.com

Moet-Hennessy for Manila’s finest

The country’s top business echelons and executives recently had another exquisite wine discovery as Moet-Hennessy, one of the leading ultra premium wines and spirits companies in the world, once again took them to new heights with their President’s Circle event at the Genting Club in Resorts World Manila. Gracious host, Autohub Group of Companies president Willy Tee Ten in partnership with the brilliant Moet Hennessy Asia-Pacific business development manager Randy Uson and affable Moet Hennessy Philippines chief representative Olga Azarcon pulled all the stops to make this exclusive gathering a smashing success. Esteemed guests were royally treated to a taste of the Hennesy X.O cognacs that boast of strong notes of pepper and spice finishing beautifully with more subtle flavors. This exceptionally world-class cognac totally delighted sophisticated tastes as it was perfectly complemented with a delectable lauriat dinner of Suckling Pig and Barbeque Combination, Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Seafood and Bamboo Piths, Wok Fried Broccoli with Shrimps and Crispy Sliced Chicken, Steamed Live Garoupa, Roasted Crispy Pigeons and Steamed Baby Lobster with Garlic, to name a few. During the affair, Hennessy brand ambassador Arnaud Mirey proudly introduced the classy limited-edition Hennessy X.O Odyssey cognac bottles designed by artist Arik Levy. One of the guests, The Address owner and developer Francisco Madrigal Bayot was the lucky recipient of one of these exclusive pieces! Cheers to Hennessy and Willy for creating this fantastic event that thoroughly enchanted Manila’s finest personalities!