Friday, October 31, 2014

Meg Magazine - October 2014

 
 Meg Magazine - October 2014
Beauty Ed: "One of the Kind"
Text, Styling & Creative Direction by Ning Hilario
Photography by Jerick Sanchez of Studio 100
Makeup: Lilian Yeung of Estée Lauder. 
Hair: Renz Pangilinan. 
Art Direction: Tin Lagula and Ionne Ocampo. 
Model: Dasha (Elite Manila). 
Nailcare by Beauty and Butter. 
Shoot assistant: Jay-Anne Aguirre.
Special thanks to Akira and Lynelle Hair Fashion.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Client: Carissa C.

Make Up on Ms. Carissa C. for Red Cross Ball 2014
Photo courtesy of Ms. Carissa C.
(...again I forgot to take photo of my work)

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Monday, October 6, 2014

Rave: Mecha Uma

 Beef/Fermented Squid Ink/Potatoes
 Degustation bar. Cozy ambiance.
Lamb

 Beef

 Appetizer: TUNA. coconut foie gras mousse. roasted pineapple
 Appetizer: Corn. Seaweed truffle oil
SO YUMMY!
Potato Bread/ Hokkaido Uni (Sooo good!)
 Toro Sashimi with Geoduck
 Fresh Peeled Crab/Buttermilk Panna cotta/Orange Jelly/Watermelon Gazpacho
Seared Scallop

Been wanting to try Mecha Uma since last month, but heard that it was on its soft opening with limited seating. So finally had a chance to try for a Birthday Dinner and I must say Mecha Uma overwhelmed my palette. It was such a treat—with no exaggeration!!!

Recent years Manila been really progressive with new restaurants. This baby takes the cake. I find myself savoring every dish. It was truly an experience I hadn’t had for the longest time.
There is no menu. Ten courses, many of which are seafood. The Chef surprises us whatever tickles his fancy based on what is freshly available. I remember the dinner took us almost 2hours and looked forward in every dish that was coming out. Figuring each dish before Chef Bruce can explain his creations. Fresh produce wonderfully layered. 

Thanks Jane Tai for the Birthday Treat & Danna Coyiuto for arranging the dinner

Disclaimer: Don't judge the food by my crappy iPhone photo. :P