I have been living on a “just say yes” for quite some time now. Although it is costing me quite a sum of money compared to how I usually spend, I am having the time of my life. I know soon enough this “yes-spree” has to come to an end because I am sometimes driving myself crazy from all the commitments and activities I have said yes to (but please know, with all my heart, I want/wanted to do them).
The Peninsula Manila’s Lobby decorated with lights
I am sure by now you have heard that Spiral has reopened. I have read a few of the media releases and some blogs about the launch and I have been meaning to try it ever since. Luckily, I got an assignment to write about it on When in Manila (read about the post I wrote here).
Photo courtesy of Sofitel Manila
I love desserts but lately I have been avoiding (as much as I can) to consume too much sugar. It is getting easier although I am having more trouble saying no to chocolates. I love them, I really do. And, the darker, the better.
I love cakes but I don’t exactly crave for them unless I see one (okay, maybe Diamond Hotel’s Le Royale is an exemption). Apparently, there is this establishment along Valero in Makati’s Salcedo Village that I just heard about. I am sure I am a hundred million years late. Anyway, it’s called Claudette’s and they sell this divine chocolate cake called Cloud Nine.
For several times now, Manila Peninsula’s Lobby has been a delight place for me to relax and just go to whenever I crave for some beef steak. Despite the huge open space, the area is very conducive to have small discussions, leisure conversations or just day dream in silence, especially on any given afternoon.
I believe my impression of its elegance lies on the hotel’s Romanesque architecture and Victorian interior. The airy atmosphere just makes me relax and slow down a little just enough to make my heartbeat go slower yet still be functional enough to think and probably even work. The lobby offers all these (and sometimes a great choir who will serenade you, I believe during Christmas season) plus impeccable service of course.
