Marriott Manila Bags Gold in Chef Wars National Level Final Match

Marriott Hotel Manila takes pride in winning gold in the recent National Food Showdown 2011 at The World Trade Center. Organized by ABS-CBN, the 5th annual competition gathered students and professionals to showcase passion, talent, and creativity. The proud team headed by Executive Banquet Chef Raffy Hubilla, bagged the gold award and became the first recorded hotel winner in the history of the event.

A competition highlighting a lemon –inspired menu, the team won the hearts of the judges with the highly-acclaimed trio of lemon essence, pan-seared scallop with tomato cucumber salsa, lemon chicken with creamy potato pearls, garlic French beans and fruity salsa with lemon honey gravy sauce and a dessert featuring a lemon and chocolate cheesecake with vanilla tuile.

Shown in photo are commis II Prince Patino, general manager Richard Saul, demi chef Reevo Arnuco, banquet chef Raffy Hubilla, chef de partie Boyet Montes, executive chef Meik Brammer, and F&B director Matthias Widor.

Marriott Hotel Manila is a full service hotel and has four superb restaurants. For inquiries, visit www.marriott.com.mnlap or call (632) 988-9999.

ABOUT MARRIOTT HOTEL MANILA

An inviting beacon set in the world-class casino entertainment complex of Resorts World Manila, Marriott Hotel Manila is the place to work and play. Ideally located in Newport City across Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, it is a convenient 15 minute drive from Makati Business District and Bonifacio Global City. Affording a splendid view of the adjoining 18-hole Villamor Golf Course, it boasts 342 exquisite guest accommodations that offers luxurious bedding, in-room safe, mini-bar, high-speed Internet, air conditioning, 40″ full high definition LCDs with IPTV, videos on demand and jack pack plug-and-play system. The hotel features excellent dining options such as Marriott Cafe, Cru Steakhouse, Java+ and Lobby Lounge. Leisure facilities include Quan Spa, Health Club, Salon and Newport Mall. With a Grand Ballroom and several meeting rooms, Marriott Hotel Manila is also the ultimate destination for meetings and events, from weddings to gala dinner celebrations.

Medical Uniforms Can Be Helpful

Two weekends ago, I brought my kids to their regular dental checkup. My older son had no problems because he is the braver one. But my younger son still has to outgrow his fear of dentists.

What I like about dental clinics for children is that the place is decorated with kids stuff. I remember when I was younger, the dental clinics of adults and children didn’t look any different. They all looked scary with all the metals around me.

But dental clinics these days are far more friendly looking. Even dental office uniforms are more fun and kid friendly. I commend these hospital uniform suppliers for coming up with such uniforms.

Actually, even if you visit hospitals these days, you will also see medical people wearing fashion seal cotton scrubs.

On hindsight, medical uniforms that are fun and easy on the eyes, and comfortable to wear for medical people are a great help. For toxic places to work, any ray of sunshine is really useful.

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White Elephant Sale for the Sibuyan School Project

Help students of the Espana National High School in Sibuyan Island, Romblon get to school.

Join the White Elephant Sale for the Sibuyan School Bus Project!

Date: March 21, Saturday
Time: 9am to 4pm
Location: Ortigas Foundation Library, 2/F Ortigas Building, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

All proceeds will go to buying vehicles the children can use in going to and from school.

For more infomation, contact Kiet at 09103393864 or email at helpforsibuyan@yahoo.com

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