Cafe Ilang-Ilang at The Manila Hotel

I never knew there was a new buffet place at the Manila Hotel until I saw Jin’s post. So yesterday 12 of us trooped to the Manila Hotel armed with 6 copies of 50% off coupons from 6 Sunday issues of The Manila Bulletin. Smart move huh? Warning there are lots of pictures on thisContinue reading “Cafe Ilang-Ilang at The Manila Hotel”

Casillero Del Diablo wines at Tosca

Last October 20, 2010 my HS classmate, Evelyn invited me and a few wine lover friends to a dinner at Tosca at the Dusit Hotel to celebrate Casillero del Diablo wines. moi, Rochelle, Evelyn, Janet and Deb Casillerio del Diablo, one of the most well know brands of premium wines from Chile is distributed inContinue reading “Casillero Del Diablo wines at Tosca”

Lobby Lounge, InterContinental Hotel Hong Kong

Our friends who were staying at the InterContinental hotel invited us for a light dinner at the Lobby Lounge. Even though the weather was chilly we didn’t mind the short walk when we can see images like these. I took this picture while standing on the steps going to the hotel. It shows part ofContinue reading “Lobby Lounge, InterContinental Hotel Hong Kong”

Lunch at Loong Yat Heen

My dad’s friend, Allen, invited us to lunch at Loong Yat Heen in The Kowloon Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. The last time I ate at Loong Yat Heen the restaurant was in the basement. Now it’s on the 2nd floor sharing space with The Window Cafe. I remember eating the best roast goose there.Continue reading “Lunch at Loong Yat Heen”

National Harbor and Gaylord National Hotel

My cousins Sha and La brought me to National Harbor in Maryland. It was a beautiful day to be outdoors. National Harbor is a relatively new waterfront development on the shores of the Potomac River. It has hotels, residential condominiums, retail stores and a marina. McCormick & Schmick restaurant I couldn’t resist having this pictureContinue reading “National Harbor and Gaylord National Hotel”

Birthday Lunch at Summer Palace

For my mom’s birthday yesterday we brought her to Summer Palace for a change. I saw Lori’s blog about Summer Palace’s La Mien festival and it looked really interesting. I haven’t been to Summer Palace in a long time. Every time we wanted to eat Chinese food it’s always at Choi Garden and now LugangContinue reading “Birthday Lunch at Summer Palace”

Residence Inn Williamsburg VA

We said goodbye to Virginia Beach after that scrumptious breakfast at Pocahontas Pancakes. We then headed to Williamsburg which was less than 2 hours away. We checked in to Residence Inn which was part of the Marriott group. It was my first time to stay at a Residence Inn which was billed as an “extendedContinue reading “Residence Inn Williamsburg VA”