The Valentine Issue

directory CEBU’S #1 CITY GUIDE Vol.4 No.1 February 2013

The

Valentine Issue INSIDE

BEHIND THE BANQUET Pink Flora Event Styling CUPID’S ARROW V-Day Hot Spots and Gift Ideas

In Full Bloom

Maria Elena’s eponymous fashion

house showcases elegant romantic evening gowns.

HOUSE OF MARIA ELENA

EDITOR’S NOTE Love and Other Things It almost felt like we followed the White Rabbit into Wonderland on the day we shot Maria Elena for this month’s cover. Her stunning collection looked ethereal against the beautiful backdrop created

by Pink Flora, a romantic image that seems perfectly fitting for the time. Yes, the season for candy hearts and red roses is here, when people are suddenly scrambling to create a memorable occasion for the love of their life, or at least the flavor of the month. If you’re stumped on what to do, take cues from our Valentines Guide and plan a romantic dinner date. Want the extra brownie points? Grab a gift too. (Diamonds? Yes, please.)

Of course, the season of love isn’t reserved for those with a constant +1. Though it’s easy to slip into a slump of bitter diatribes over drinks, it might be better to celebrate the other loves in your life. My Valentines date will be a +3 with my lovely friends over chocolate cake, gossip and, to be honest, probably a few cocktails.

It helps to stay positive--you never know, the One could be that guy at the bar who’s just as miserable as you. Happy hunting!

SHARI QUIMBO Editor

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Vol.4 No.11 February 2013

Publisher Jacinto E. Ramos Managing Editor Shari Quimbo Creative Director David Jones Cua Layout Artist Edwin Javier Jr. Contributors Katsy Borromeo and Hannah Lim Photographer Jan Gonzales Advertising Amy Undaloc, Lorlaine Yutico ZEE Publications Inc., G/F PDI Bldg. Gov. Cuenco Avenue Cor. J.Panis St., Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines Tel. No. 6332. 234 2636, 415 8597 www.zeelifestylecebu.com © All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without prior permission from the publisher.

ON THE COVER Photography by Jan Gonzales HMUA by Romero Vergara Set Design by Pink Flora Model Jamie Herrel of WAFER Models

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“I’ve always liked beautiful things,” says Maria Elena on when she realized she was interested in fashion. “Way back when I was little, I already loved designing my own clothes.

I was just so impatient for a dress to be done. I wanted to see the result right away!”

It seemed only natural, then, that the statuesque mother would eventually find herself opening The Fashion House of Maria Elena to showcase her intricate collections. “I started as a model, and when I decided to go into business, fashion came to mind. First I was a buyer for my ready-to-wear boutique, and now I’m in couture.”

“I love to learn and try things out,” she says, demonstrating the spiritedness that has turned her two-year-old store into a success. “When I started, I got an assistant

to help me with ideas, did my own research, and even took tutorials with an established couturier. The Fashion House of Maria Elena is a product of this entire experience.”

Her creations fit right into the most elegant evening gala, with delicate detailing and shapes that are simple and sexy but still glamorous, though she has a special interest in dresses of a more romantic kind.

“Bridal gowns have been my absolute secret passion!” she gushes. “Really, I’ve always wanted to be this princess bride with a wedding straight out of a fairy tale, so you can imagine how I obsess over details with my client as we play up each others’ ideas on how her wedding gown should look like.”

Whatever she’s designing, though, she backs on her past profession as a guide.

“Having worn clothes on the ramp and in front of the cameras for so many years gives me an awareness of the power of fashion to inspire,” she admits. “But as the wearer, I was concerned about how clothes moved with my body, its functionality. That’s why I count comfort as an important ingredient in a good design.”

Although busy on most days of the week, she makes sure to schedule some time with her family and catch up on missed sleep. “On other days, I indulge my love for photography,” she says, going on to say she likes to keep things visual. The hobby must come handy during her travels, which mostly consists of her two favorite shopping destinations Hong Kong and Singapore.

“Shopping can be so therapeutic, you know,

and these places offer some of the best merchandise at reasonable prices.”

With all her success, Maria Elena isn’t one who now rests on her laurels. “I’m into jewelry design and already making some for friends, so that’s in the pipeline,” she shares. Her own ready-to-wear collection might also be in the works.

“I can be very ambitious,” she says, which is a trait that works for her. “I love nice things and I don’t want to settle for less.” Her penchant for nice things carries over onto how she carries herself. “I always wanted to look the best I can, wherever I am. No matter how I feel inside, I make it a point that it will not affect the way I look on the outside. I mean, I have my ups and downs, but that’s no excuse to look my worst.”

For more information visit, FASHION HOUSE OF MARIA ELENA San Jose de la Montaña St., Mabolo, Cebu City (6332) 266 87 88

ON THE COVER Maria Elena in a lace off shoulder dress embelished with Swarovski crystals FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Nude sheer cocktail dress; Red lace and tulle off shoulder ball gown; Black tulle and lace drop waist ball gown; Silk Bridal gown with tulle capelet; ALL FROM THE FASHION HOUSE OF MARIA ELENA.

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HOUSE OF MARIA ELENA

ADVERTORIAL

Smart launches Jump In SIM for the barkada

What could be more fun than trying something new and “jumping in” without hesitation?

Doing all of it with friends, that’s what!

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is encouraging young barkadas to jump in to the country’s most reliable network through the Jump In SIM – a product designed to let them stay connected with each other without hurting their pockets.

The SIM comes with student-friendly load packages. Jump All Out 15 allows unlimited texting to all networks, 30 minutes of calls to five friends on the Smart, Talk ‘N Text, and Sun networks, and the use of 10 MB of data for one whole day – all for only P15.

At the same price, Jump All Text 15 offers unlimited texts to all networks for two days.

Best of all, students can get the Jump In SIM for FREE after just loading up P15 in consumable airtime credits.

“Students are among the top users of mobile technology. This is why Smart developed a product exclusively for them. We took into consideration their lifestyle and budget to provide the perfect SIM that will let them build and enrich their relationships without draining their allowance,” said Emmanuel Lorenzana, Smart executive vice president and head of wireless consumer division.

“With Smart’s superior voice, SMS, and data services, students will be able to share their Jump In moments with friends without worrying

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JUMP IN TO SMART

about blocked calls, unsent text messages, and poor Internet connection,” he added.

Smart brings Jump In to schools To make it easier and more enjoyable for students to avail themselves of the Jump In SIM, Smart has been visiting schools all over the country, with fun activities and prizes.

Smart’s first stop was San Sebastian College-Recoletos in Manila. Students had a blast posing with their friends at the photo booth and playing Kinect in Smart’s Jump In booth. They also received cool rewards such as movie passes and Starbucks gift certificates after getting Jump In SIMs, loading airtime credits, or tweeting about their Jump In experience.

Among those who were happy about their barkada’s new Jump In SIMs was tourism management freshman Jovie Floresta. “The offers are so good, and I like how our cellphone numbers are almost the same. It’s really for the barkada,” he said.

“I already know that Smart is a network that won’t let us down. With the Jump In SIM, it’s going to be easier to get the guys together for a project. Now that we don’t need to worry about communicating with each other, we have more time to ‘Live More,’” he added.

Smart’s Jump In Caravan has already

been to Our Lady of Fatima University in Valenzuela, Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro, Angeles University in Pampanga, San Beda College in Manila, and University of Pangasinan.

It also visited Southwestern University in Cebu, University of Baguio, and University of the Philippines Visayas, and Silliman University in Dumaguete.

Schools, orgs can benefit too Smart has special gifts in store for schools and student organizations that will record a significant number of Jump In SIM activations. A thousand student activations will get a school P10,000, while 2,000 activations will get a school P20,000.

Meanwhile, the student organization with the highest number of member activations by the end of the Smart Jump In Caravan’s visit will receive one laptop or a group gimmick worth P15,000 from Smart.

Students may visit www.smartjumpin.com to learn which schools are included in the caravan.

There they can also watch Smart’s Jump In video featuring Filipino global superstars apl.de.ap and Jessica Sanchez.

Students whose schools are not yet included in the caravan may get the Jump In SIM from any of the 100 Smart Stores nationwide.

FEATURE

Think Pink Flora With their extensive experience, this event stylist creates stylish fetes that bring their clients’ floral fantasies and elaborate whims to life.

Starting out as a hobby of crafting simple flower arrangements and centerpieces for their family catering company, Pink Flora has become the city’s authority on elegant flower arrangements and special event styling.

Since the 1980s, they have had a love for beauty and a passion for making people happy, as founder Pinky Chang puts it, which makes Pink Flora stand above the rest.

Of course, being an accredited member of the prestigious World Flower Council is a remarkable feat as well.

With a design aesthetic Pinky describes as versatile, their range stretches across a wide array of themes, from the classic and elegant to the more adventurous-themed shindigs, styling weddings, birthdays and debuts, as well as corporate events.

Sky’s the limit, or so it seems, with rooms decked out and draped from ceiling to floor as 1930s speakeasies, winter wonderlands complete with frosted plants and branches, a steamy Moroccan sunset with Bedouin-styled marquees, a garden wedding with a gazebo constructed on-site and covered in flowers, and even a traditional Indian wedding playing into her client’s fantasies.

Just recently, an avant-garde young couple set out to join together as man and wife in an enchanted medieval-themed wedding. It was

a massive undertaking, what some may call the wedding of the decade with a guest list of 700. To create the look, the team brought in tree trunks, branches and twigs, gnarled vines, truckloads of fruits, and made-to-order gold-tiered trays with decorative glass plates.

Every event is customized to the clients’ preferences, always beginning each project with a casual meet-and-greet to get to know them and their requirements. The result is a truly personalized service to create a unique celebration that does justice to the occasion celebrated.

For more information, contact PINK FLORA 369D Tajong St. cor. Escario St., Lahug, Cebu City (032) 232 2753 www.pinkfloraflowers.com

FROM TOP CLOCKWISE An enchanted medieval themed wedding held late last year; lush towering flower arrangements and foliage-covered columns add color to the white table setting; A winter wonderland themed wedding with white and frosted flower arrangments with the room set a glow in blue hue; an LED lit gazebo in the middle of the dance floor inside a banquet hall.

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Be ready this Valentine’s with charming tokens of affection to with stuttering confessions and elaborately planned dates. These restaurants around the city have sumptuous meals to share.

Playing footsy and staring dreamily in each other’s eyes optional.

R&M Chocomangga “The idea came about after we started mass production of our Mango Chew,” says R&M’s Erwin Siao about how they came up with the idea of coating the Cebuano favorite with chocolate. “Unlike our regular dried mangoes, it has more of a sweet and sour jelly-like taste.” After throwing around some ideas, it seemed only natural to dip the pieces in dark and white chocolate, creating a fusion of flavors with each bite. And with the new R&M Choco Mangga packaging, it’s the chance to give out Valentines with a local flair.

Available at supermarkets.

gift guide

Diagold The saying “Diamonds are Forever” must have resonated in most people; after all who says “I LOVE YOU” better than a ring with a big shiny rock in the middle? DIAGOLD Jewelry takes it further by providing us this Illusion Diamond Jewelry in 18 karat White Gold setting, Tear drop Earrings with Marquise and Princess cut surrounded by Brilliant cut Diamonds. And Paired by a Tear drop Ring Baguette surrounded by Brilliant cut Diamonds. Carefully combining style,

Flowers and Choir EVENTS There’s nothing like a big bouquet of colored blooms to instantly bring a smile to anyone’s face. Give her a little extra something to smile about with Flowers and Choir Events’ arrangements that can be ordered online. And if the date goes well, they also offer wedding planning services for the fun and romantic ceremony you didn’t dare picture on your first date.

Flowers and Choir Events 63. 923 979 6878 flowersandchoir@gmail.com, jocelynceniza@yahoo.com www.flowersandchoir.multiply.com, www.flowersandchoir.webs.com

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exquisite design and carat competency to make it a truly Special Valentine!

Available at selected DIAGOLD Jewelry store 1st Level, Northwing SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City (032) 4160029; Ground Floor, Cebu North Road, SM City Consolacion (032) 423-4273; 2/F Space 2135B, Abreeza Mall, JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City (082) 321-2072; Upper Ground Floor, SM Lanang Premier J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang District, Davao City (082) 285-1106.

CMYK Dessert House Sweets for your sweet? Although known to creative circles to mean Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black, this CMYK actually has a more teasing meaning—Chocolate Makes You Kiss. Try the sinfully satisfying desserts like the Sizzling Brownanascoth or the Letour, a chocolate-layered dessert, to find out if the sugar does make you kiss.

Kiss and Click Appetizer + Main Course + Dessert + Drinks With complimentary Polaroid photo PHP 599 net per couple. Valid on February 11-14 for lunch and dinner.

481 Archbishop Reyes Ave., Lahug Cebu City, (032) 260 2182, cmykmgmt@yahoo.com @cmykcebu

restaurant guide The Dining Room Located in the newly renovated Castle Peak Hotel, The Dining Room brings delicious favorites for the couple who chooses a sophisticated urban getaway for their romantic evening.

Valentine Special Buffet Dinner for two, with lechon PHP 1,000 per person.

Booking required, from February 1-12.

F. Cabahug cor. Pres. Quezon St., Villa Aurora, Mabolo, Cebu City, (032) 233 1811, reservations@castlepeakhotel.net

Linea Restaurant & Lounge

Pizzeria Michelangelo Take some cues from renowned seducer Cassanova and give San Valentino’s day an Italian detour. Michelangelo serves hearty meals in a quaint and rustic setting for a casual but savory meal to celebrate with mi amore.

Special San Valentino Menu Risotto alla Marinara (fresh seafood risotto) Pasta al Tartufo (black truffle pasta) Carpaccio di Vitello alla Rucola (beef carpaccio with arugula leaves and parmesan) Sorbetto di Arancia (orange sorbet) PHP 899 for the set, and PHP 999 with two glasses of red wine

Take your date on a culinary trip around the world with Linea’s tour of European, Asian and Mexican cuisines. The open kitchen promises your dinner will come with a show, and the sumptuous creations and fusion of flavors will have you confessing your love in different languages.

Candlelight Dinner with a surprise menu PHP 580 per couple Retail 3 and 4, JP Morgan Bldg., Cebu IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City, (032) 520 2299 www.linearestobar.com, info@linearestobar.com @LineaRestoBar

1 Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City, (032) 236 4297; Unit 8 Escario Central, Escario Road, Cebu City, (032) 253 0076; Across Shangri-La Mactan, Punta Engaño, Lapu-lapu City, (032) 340 5119

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FEATURE

Interior MOTIVES

by Hannah Lim

Lovespell in CDO Love is in the air in exciting Cagayan de Oro.

by Katsy Borromeo

For thrill-seeking newly weds, Cagayan de Oro might just be your beat. Most popular for whitewater rafting, you’ll hang on to your partner even more tightly while thrashing through the current and jagged rocks. Forty-five minutes from CDO, the 850-meter zipline at Dahilayan could be something you and your beau could brave together. Also half an hour away from the city is the Mapawa Nature Park, where honeymooners can trek the scenic river or ride horseback through the quiet woods together.

With a strategic spot located close to all these places, all the necessary mod-con and attentive Kagay-anon hospitality, N Hotel is the best place to relax after all the adrenaline rush. While on your honeymoon, you might want to treat each other to their Junior Suite, which has a dining and living area and a king-sized bed, perfect for

rolling around under their sheets. The pool is a stone’s throw away, and you can dine under the stars in their poolside restaurant, Bon Café which offers unpretentious and savory Chinese and Filipino favorites.

If you haven’t tied the knot yet, the modern and chic N Hotel is an excellent place to get hitched. The Archdiocesan Shrine Church or Eco Church is five minutes away and you can fit up to 300 of your closest friends and family in their Lambago Hall. Your favorite event stylist can set up the foyer for cocktails while the bare bones of the main hall make it ideal for more décor.

N Hotel is located along Kauswagan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City. For more information, please call +63 88 880-1924 to 25 or +63 917 7965211 or +63 922 8480260

Given the commission to transform a massive, old party venue in Cagayan De Oro City, the design team ADA Architects looked to modern influences to create not only an events place but also a chic and fresh three-storey hotel with 26 Superior Rooms, 34 de Luxe Rooms, 3 Junior Suites and 3 Family Rooms. Sourcing for the tiles, bathroom fixtures, lights, lamps and fabric were done in Cebu and Manila. The lobby furniture boasts of export pieces from Classical Geometry, while outdoor furniture was provided by Rain or Shine. Mandaue Foam furnished most of the suite rooms.

ADA Architects is a collaboration of two pioneers, modern architects from Cebu, Arch. Arsing Abella and Cagayan De Oro-based Arch. Ed Daang.

Together, they added a completely new hotel structure the adjacent old building that houses the grand ballroom on the second level and several smaller function rooms below. Part of the old structure was also converted into a restaurant and café that will cater to the hotel guests and functions. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor dining area that opens to a resort-like swimming pool with lush greenery around.

True to their signature styles, sinuous lines dominate the exterior and interiors. The lobby is filled with clean lines and curves. A grand, sweeping, cantilevered staircase wraps around a whimsical chandelier of glass balls resembling bubbles floating in the air. Bright whites and earth tones make the color palette, but a burst of color surprises the eye, as shown in a lone standing bright orange column right smack in the middle of the two structures. Colored glass cut in sexy shapes come in shades of pink, blue, green, yellow and orange. These are mounted on a dark wood paneled wall behind the long reception counter.

The same colored glass accents are also used in the balcony railings overlooking the swimming pool. The changing room wall is also horizontally striped in those colors for a colorful wall backdrop to the swimming pool. A lighter colored tint in green, pink and blue is also applied in some of the glass curtain of the building.

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Year of the Water Snake Forecast Listen to the country’s Feng Shui expert Marites Allen to discuss what’s coming in 2013 5:00 PM The Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu

February 4-15

Yee Sang Promotion With Chinese New Year set menu at Tea of Spring Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa

February 9

Chinese New Year Celebrate the Year of the Water Snake with a ceremonial lion and dragon dance, coin tossing, fire crackers display, and Yee Sang Tossing Ceremony.

Marco Polo Plaza Hotel Cebu

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Chinese New Year’s Eve Celebrate with a Lion Dance at the lobby and enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner buffer prepared by three mainland Chinese Chefs at PHP 595 net Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu

February 9-10

Xin Nian Food Fest Have an authentic taste of Chinese delicacies with this exotic street food festival The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu

February 10

Lion Dance and Eye-dotting Ceremony 11:00AM Main Lobby, Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa Lion & Dragon Dance Show Dances throughout the mall to bring in good luck in the year 4:00-8:00PM Ayala Center Cebu Gong Xi Fa Cai 2013 An all-day Chinese New Year Celebration, including an all Chinese cuisine merienda buffet for only PHP220 net at the lobby, and a special Chinese lunch or dinner buffet at just PHP 650 net Cebu Parklane Internat’l Hotel

SOCIAL

CALENDAR February 2013

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Prom Fair, A Valentine Exhibit A merchant showcase of gift ideas, outfits and accessories for prom night The Rotunda, Ayala Center Cebu

Gift of Love Concert Listen to romantic music from the country’s promising balladeer Markki Stroem Ayala Center Cebu

Valentine Dinner Show Enjoy a three-course dinner with live entertainment By-The-Moonlight Dinner at Kan-anan from the Level Up Band with Eva Santos and Archie Romantic acoustic dinner with your choice of wine, at Marcial, and the special participation of Bernie Uy PHP 850 net per person for only PHP 800 per person Executive Plus Rooms for Romance 7:00PM Comes with the romantic dinner and buffet breakfast Level Ei8ht for two at PHP 4,999 net Cebu Parklane International Hotel

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Valentines Specials Chocolate buffet at Tides, and romantic set menus at Acqua, Gazebo, Breeze, Cowrie Cove, Observatory, Boat Jetty and Paradise Island Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa Let’s Talk Love Celebrate the day with a PHP 1,650 net per person of free-flowing drinks at Café Marco, Lobby Lounge and El Viento Pool Bar, or PHP 2,500+ per person for set menu and wine pairing at Blu Bar & Restaurant.

Marco Polo Plaza Hotel Cebu

Chinese Legends by Small Wonders A celebration of the Chinese New Year through its legends, presented through dance interpretations 1:00PM Activity Center, Ayala Center Cebu

Daily

Happy Hour Local beer at PHP 50, and mojitos, margaritas and vodka tonic for P60 6:00-10:00PM Scrapyard

Happy Hour Retro-inspired prices start at PHP 50 Valentine’s at Radisson 5:00-9:00PM A candlelight dinner at the Pool Bar with a five-course GILT Artisan Lounge | Cocktail Lab menu, with a special Valentine’s Day Cupcake at PHP 3,000 net per couple Wednesday Chocolate & Strawberry Buffet Acoustic Nights Available at the Tapas Bar at the lower Lobby at Relax with music by Soul Desire PHP 395 net 9:00PM Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu GILT Artisan Lounge | Cocktail Lab Love Bites: Valentine’s Day Celebration Sumptuous Dinner at the Garden Café for PHP 1,950 net, with one round of sparkling wine or soda/iced tea First seating at 5:30-8:00PM, Second seating at 8:30-11:00PM Cebu City Marriott Hotel

Thursdays

Live and Unplugged Enjoy live music from featured bands every week 9:00PM Scrapyard

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THE SCENE

New Year’s Eve at Scrapyard

Cebu’s stylish crowd rang in the new year at Scrapyard Lounge. With doors opening at 10:00PM, guests were treated to music from DJs Maxie and Paolo, and enjoyed the open bar of tequila shots that lasted while there were supplies. As the Scrapyard team said with an Instagram photo of 2013’s first sunrise, “it was indeed one awesome party.”

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Blackstone Productions brought notable Filipino Up Dharma Down to Cebu to launch their new album Capacities as part of Ayala Center Cebu’s Christmas celebrations. The show featured opening acts Pandora and Sheila and the Insects. Up Dharma Down then entertained Cebuanos with their signature sound of electronic rock.

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RESORTS & HOTELS

GALLERY

ABACA BOUTIQUE RESORT Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island Tel No: 6332. 495 3461, 236 0311 email: reservations@abaca.com www.abacaresort.com

MARIBAGO BLUEWATER BEACH RESORT Buyong Maribago, Mactan, Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 232 5411 www.bluewater.com.ph

Alba Uno Hotel 1007 Villa Amores Compound Apas, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 505 2111, 318 1613 Fax No. 6332. 236 6880 www.albauno.com

MARCO POLO PLAZA Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 253 1111 Fax No. 6332. 253 8910 www.marcopolohotels.com

Alegre Beach Resort Calumboyan, Sogod, Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 254 9800, 254 9811 254 9822 Fax no. 6332. 254 9833 www.alegrebeachresort.com CEBU CITY MARRIOTT HOTEL Cardinal Rosales Avenue Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 411 5800 Fax No. 6332. 411 5801 www.marriottcebu.com CEBU PARKLANE International HOTEL Cebu Office: Cor. Arch. Reyes Ave. and Escario St., Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 411 7000 www.parklanehotel.com.ph HOTEL ELIZABETH Archbishop Reyes Ave., Camputhaw Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 231 8000 www.hotelelizabeth.com.ph IMPERIAL PALACE WATERPARK AND SPA M.L. Quezon Highway, Brgy. Maribago Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 494 5000 www.imperialpalace-cebu.com

PLANTATION BAY RESORT & SPA Marigondon, Mactan, Cebu Tel. No. 6332. 505 9800 Fax No. 6332. 236 4821 www.plantationbay.com RADISSON BLU HOTEL CEBU Sergio Osmeña Blvd. cor. Juan Luna Avenue, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 402 9900 Fax No. 6332. 402 9999 www.radissonblu.com/hotel-cebu SHANGRI-LA MACTAN RESORT & SPA Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City Tel. No. 6332. 231 0288 Fax. No. 6332. 231 1688 www.shangri-la.com THE HOUSE OF CEBU DESIGN HOTEL 1 Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 520 7516 www.thehouseofcebu.com WATERFRONT CEBU CITY HOTEL & CASINO 1 Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 232 6888 Fax No. 6332. 232 6989 www.waterfronthotels.net

856 G Gallery Business Walls, 856 A.S. Fortuna St. Banilad, Mandaue City www.856ggallery.com Tel. No. 6332. 344 3039

SPAS & SALONS

BOUTIQUE

VIRUS BOUTIQUE A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City Tel. No. 6332. 239 7461 Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 520 6330 Mobile. No. 63. 917 633 6733

FASHION DESIGNERS A pair of embellished dresses in Cary Santiago’s atelier

JESSIE GLOVA STYLE SALON 2/F Pacific Square, F. Cabahug Street, Mabolo, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 236 1808 Monday to Saturday:10:00am - 8:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm THE SPA AT CEBU #1 Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 412 0888, 416 3888 10:00am – 12:00mn daily

LOHAS SKIN CLINIC Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 416 1171 Mobile. No. 63. 933 363 2550 www.lohassc.com

CARY SANTIAGO 176 Juana Osmeña Street, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 238 0429 Mobile No. 63. 917 505 9068 By appointment WENDELL QUISIDO 8-A Wilson St., Lahug, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 254 5479, 231 8830 By appointment DEXTER ALAZAS No.7 Villalon Drive, East Capitol Site Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 583 6105 Mobile No. 63. 923 887 8861 921 520 9695 By appointment

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CLUBS, VENUES & RESTAURANTS Oakridge Pavilion

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Level Ei8ht

Bellini Champagne Bar

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Emerald Isle Irish Bar and Restaurant

Paseo One Restaurant

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Ginza

Level Ei8ht 8/F Adnama Bldg., Larrazabal Ave., North Reclamation Area Mandaue City Tel. No. 6332. 236 0027, 236 0028 Go for: 70s, 80s and 90s RnB, pop and disco Specialty: Asian chili chicken wings, angus tenderloin, seafood Price Range: PP Oakridge Pavilion Oakridge Business Park, 880 A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City www.oakridge.com.ph Tel. No. 6332. 343 3820 Emerald Isle Irish Bar and Restaurant Piazza Elysia, Talamban, Cebu City www.emeraldirishbar.com Tel. No. 6332. 421 3255 Go for: British and Irish cuisine, and Thursday trivia nights Specialty: Meat pies, fish and chips, baby back ribs Price Range: PP Bellini Champagne Bar Panorama Heights, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City www.anzani.com.ph Tel. No. 6332. 232 7375, 236 0097 Go for: Mediterranean cuisine and spectacular views of the city Specialty: US T-bone steak, flat bread pizza, and grilled seafood and pork Price Range: PPP

VUDU Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City www.facebook.com/VUDUcebu Mobile No. 63. 917 710 0300 917 710 0400 Go for: all-night dancing Price Range: PP FORMO Restaurant & Lounge Banilad Town Center, Banilad Cebu City www.facebook.com/FORMO.Lounge Tel. No. 6332. 416 1990 Go for: old school musical favorites Specialty: salmon, spring roll Price Range: PP Darras+Bowler Unit 1&2 Crossroads Mall, Banilad Cebu City www.dplusbwines.com Tel No. 6332. 233 0832 Go for: varied wine selection Price Range: PP La Maison Rose 371 Gorordo Ave., Lahug, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 268 5411 Cuisine: French Specialty: beef bourguignon, French lechon Price Range: PPP SUMOSAM Lvl 1, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park Tel. No. 6332. 401 0643 Mobile No. 63. 917 795 7562 Cuisine: Japanese Opens from 11:00am - 11:00pm daily

A Cafe

Linea Restaurant & Lounge

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Scrapyard The House of Cebu, 1 Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City www.thehouseofcebu.com Tel. No. 6332. 520 7516 Go for: artsy interiors Specialty: mojitos and bar food like calamares and nachos Price Range: PP

Paseo One Restaurant The House of Cebu, 1 Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City www.thehouseofcebu.com Tel. No. 6332. 520 7516 Cuisine: German, Asian and European Specialty: mango avocado salad topped with grilled scallops, wieners schnidzeo and jajer schnidzeo Price Range: PP

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Asiatown IT Park, i2 Bldg., Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City www.coffeebean.com.ph Tel. No. 6332. 412 1388 Cuisine: light meals and coffee Specialty: roast beef sandwich, sardine and garlic linguine Price Range: PP

Nonki A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City Tel. No. 6332. 422 3159 Cuisine: Japanese Specialty: sushi and sashimi, tempura, ramen noodles Price Range: PPP

Maya Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City www.theabacagroup.com Tel. No. 6332. 238 9552, 238 9618 Cuisine: Mexican Specialty: pescado vera cruz, enchiladas de queso y pollo Price Range: PPP Ginza J. Panis St., Banilad, Cebu City www.ginzarestaurant.ph Tel. No. 6332 232 5406 Cuisine: Japanese Specialty: fish head, beef, fried rice Price Range: PPP

Laguna Garden Cafe

Abaca Punta EngaĂąo Road, Mactan, Cebu www.theabacagroup.com Tel. No. 6332 495 3461, 236 0311 Cuisine: Mediterranean Specialty: braised lamb shank, sea bass fillet, six-hour pork belly, chicken tagine Price Range:PPP The Beverly CafĂŠ Beverly Boutique Business Hotel, F. Manalo St., Cebu City www.beverlyboutiquehotel.com Tel. No. 6332. 254 8570 Cuisine: American and Filipino Specialty: fresh corned beef, baby back ribs, Angus steak Price Range: PP

Cafe de France

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Darras+Bowler

La Maison Rose

Scrapyard

Siam Thai Cuisine

Abaca

Siam Thai Cuisine The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu Mactan Marina Mall, MEPZ Lapu-Lapu City; 88 JMD Bldg., B. Aquino Ave., Iloilo City; Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. No. 6332. 417 1318 Specialty: seafood Price Range: P MooOn Café The Walk, IT Park; The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu; Parkmall; Robinsons Cybergate; Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan Tel. No. 63. 922 706 5349 Cuisine: Mexican Specialty: chimichanga, baby back ribs and moon steak Price Range: PP Linea Restaurant & Lounge E-Bloc, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City www.linearestobar.com Tel. No. 6332. 520 2299, Mobile. No. 63. 932 271 9926 Cuisine: international Specialty: pasta, pizza, salmon, grilled tilapia with curry Price Range: PP A Café Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City www.theabacagroup.com Tel. No. 6332, 505 5692 Cuisine: modern American food Specialty: burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks Price Range: PPP

Mooon Cafe

The Beverly Cafe

Laguna Garden Café/ Café Laguna Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City www.cafelaguna.com Tel. No. 6332. 231 0922, Mobile. No. 63. 922 233 8602 Cuisine: Filipino Specialty: kare-kare, lengua, paella, beefsteak Price Range: PP Café de France www.cafedefrance.com.ph Mactan Marina Mall, Lapu-Lapu City Tel. No. 6332. 340 6938 Southgate Mall, MEPZ 2 Lapu-Lapu City Tel. No. 6332. 238 3877 Robinsons Place, Fuente Osmeña Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 254 3608 Cuisine: Filipino breakfast and French Specialty: breakfast meals, fish fillet in white wine sauce, salads, pasta Price Range: PP Don Merto’s Restaurant Casa Escaño Bed & Breakfast 94 Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City www.casaescano.com Tel. No. 6332. 253 5563 Cuisine: continental Specialty: steak Price Range: PP

Café Georg G/F MLD Bldg., Banilad, Cebu City www.cafegeorg.com Tel. No. 6332. 234 0887 Cuisine: Asian, Mandarin and Filipino Specialty: fresh tomato and basil pasta, Singapore-styled fish Price Range: PP La Tegola Group Idea Italia - Ayala Center Cebu La Tegola - Banilad, Busay, Lahug and Mactan Tel. No. 6332. 232 0344 Cuisine: Italian Specialty: pizza and pasta Price Range: PPP Pizzeria Michelangelo Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Rd. Banilad, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 236 4297 Hola España, Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City Tel. No. 6332. 340 5119 Cuisine: Italian Specialty: Biancanavy pizza Price Range: PP Cafe Elysa 30-A Zamora St, Pari-an, Cebu City Tel. No. 6332. 414 9265, 416 6793 Cuisine: local, travel-inspired Specialty: Elysa spring roll, salt and pepper squid, pan-roasted snapper fillet Price Range: PP

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PRICE RANGES: PPP = PHP 500+ per person.

PP = PHP 500 or less per person.

P = PHP 150 and below per person. Prices not including drinks.

Cafe Georg

La Tegola

Pizzeria Michelangelo

Don Merto’s Restaurant

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