New Orleans, that restaurant favored for its mouthwatering slabs of juicy ribs, Creole and Cajun dishes, became the perfect venue for one of twin bashes by Johnnie Walker Black Label.
The event was held to fete consummate leaders in business and diplomatic circles. The second Johnnie Walker "Journey of Taste" Whisky Dinner was held at the Adam Room of the posh Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
New Orleans’ congenial manager Peter Malvar oversaw an exquisite parade of the restaurant’s famed cuisine, complemented with the whisky acknowledged to be the world’s best.
Ernest Rufino, Health Maintenance, Inc. president; Eddie Tekeli, Parkniton International president; Quisumbing Law Office’s Chris Lim; TW Investors, Inc.’s Rene Yu Golangco; TIPCO chairman Elon Ting were only some of the distinguished gents who arrived at the Penthouse of the Corinthian Plaza where New Orleans is located.
At the Mandarin’s Adam Room, meanwhile, the formidable guests included Jun Lagman, president/CEO Alen Group of Co.; RJ Jacinto, chairman and CEO, Jacinto Holdings; Frank Antonio, president, Silverspur Diners; and other key business figures.
The twin "Journey of Taste" mentor dinners was a collaboration between HLB’s Stel Angeles; VP-Field Marketing Abel Dolatre; and MS2 Marketing’s suave president Mike O’Connor.
Brand Ambassador Alan Charles Atkins provided the guests with a virtual Scottish tour. He explained the distinct elements that comprise the incomparable Johnnie Walker Black Label as guests sampled five flute glasses filled with single malt whiskies. All admired the perfect balance that has become Johnnie Walker Black Label’s signature among connoisseurs.
Cheers once again to New Orleans and the Mandarin Oriental for becoming the ideal venues for this premier Johnnie Walker Black Label Mentor Dinner!
Henry and stylish, statuesque wife Jojo Zabarte; CMC’s Southeast Asia area manager Armando de Rossi; Syd Goulbourn; former DOTC Undersecretary and dynamo Josie Lichauco; Philippine STAR EVP Grace Glory Go; plus members of the diplomatic corps sampled La Taverna’s superb array of pasta and meat and the delicious desserts.
To the excellent La Taverna staff, bravo for an enjoyable evening of fine wines and superb Italian dishes!
Advanced birthday greetings to Judy Roxas, Antonio Tambunting Jr., newly-elected Rep. Edgardo Zialcita, construction queen Aying de Leon and Monina Lopez, July 31; Nenuca Blardony, Jun Encarnacion and Toby Montemar, Aug. 1; jetsetter Nene Quimson, Aug. 2; Sony Lopez Gonzales, Kit Aguado and Alex Libongco, Aug. 3; and Martin Litton, Aug. 4.
Happy wedding anniversary to Chris and Gina Lim, Aug. 1. May you both have many, many more years of wedded bliss.
So, how was your week?