Lifestyle Asia’s widely anticipated annual coffee table book RSVP Lifestyle Asia: Living at its finest, was launched at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel Manila. This special edition highlights some of Manila’s most discerning hosts and hostesses and their unique style in creating lavish tablescapes, mouthwatering recipes and entertaining tips. The book launch began with flowing cocktails from Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial and fine spirits by Hennesy VSOP and GlenMorangie served with a well-curated platter of Castello cheese and assorted bread with Lurpak Butter. The five-course dinner began with Chicken liver Mouse in Port Wine Cherry Glaze followed by Braised Beef Ravioli in Essence of Beef. The entrée was Lobster Thermidor with Truffle Linguini followed by the main course, a generous serving of CRU Steak House Certified Tenderloin paired with exquisite wines by Terrazas Altos del Plata Chardonnay and Terrazas Altos del Plata Malbee. The dessert course of Potted Chocolate Pudding signaled the start of the program that began with a musical presentation by international stage actress Pinky Amador that enthralled the audience with her rendition of two Edith Piaf classics Padam and La Vien Rose, which she sang in three languages.
The Lifestyle Asia team unveiled the book cover on stage, soon after the LED screens opened as BMW unveiled its all-new 7 Series with Lifestyle Asia Associate Publisher and Features Editor Franco Laurel and Editor at Large Cheryl Tiu on the passenger seat. They were joined by One Mega Group Founder and CEO Sari Yap and One Mega Group Chairman Jerry Tiu on stage. Asian Carmakers Corporation’s Deputy Sales Director Robert Henares introduced the luxury sedan amid pomp and pageantry. Guests went home with their very own copy of the book.
The book launch was presented by BMW and the official venue, Marriott Manila and supported by Arla Foods, Focus Global, Jewelmer, Shiseido, Blo Blow Dry Bar and the official venue, Marriott Manila.
Franclu and Cassie Chua, Joseph Chua, Evelyn Tiu, Lianne and Jerry Tiu, Christian Tiu
Franclu and Cassie Chua, Carlo and Mischel Mendoza, Isabelle Ocier
Jeremy Tiu and Charlene Cobankiat Tiu
Francis and Keri Zamora
Phillip Dizon
Anna Rufino, Juan Yupangco, Ana de Ocampo, Rick Yupangco
Harald Feurstein, Mica Cordero
One Mega Group Chairman Jerry Tiu
Gerry and Virgina Lane
Toni Gregory
Bambi Harper and Edu Jarque
Bambi Harper and Edu Jarque
Marriott Hotel’s Michelle Garcia
Ann Ong
BMW’s Robert Henares
Elizabeth Lee, Helen Lee, Baby Cruz
Bob Bontilao, Anna & Chito Sobrepeña
Consul Helen Ong, Singapore Ambassador Kok Li Peng, Jaime Laya
Alice Jenkins, Yasmine Hidalgo, Charisse Chuidian
Joji and Jaime Bautista, Rita Dy
Camille Pacis, Carol Ong
Carmen Brias, Elena Colome
Mellie and Louie Ablaza
Hera Geriene, One Mega Founder and CEO Sari Yap
George Sison
Julie and Gabriele Boschi
Karen and Richie Lerma
Rupert and Tina Jacinto, Mayenne Carmona, Hans and Bo Hauri
Z and Aivee Teo, Florence Ko, Alelee Aguilar-Andanar
Gina and Noel Lorenzana
Team Lifestyle Asia – Chino Hernandez, Franco Laurel, Cheryl Tiu, Binaca Salonga, Suki Salvador
