The Filipino-Chinese peoples in Manila are extremely guarded, ultraconservative, mega traditional, et cetera, et cetera.
But at 31 years old, I think I am finally ready for it.
Sleeping with people I just met.
I hate to admit it, but it excites the very hell outta me.
The Lobby (and Free Wi-Fi not in photo)
Blacks, beiges and whites
Latitude 18 Lobby Bar
Our Deluxe Room
THE Bed
So we can watch each other when we shower
32” LCD, work desk, gourmet coffee + plunger, phone, bag, trash bin
Toilet and Bath and Me
Separate shower and tub
Closet, safe, ironing tools
Very nice city-temple-mountain view (although we keep our curtains shut all the time)
Next morning we wake up with the biggest appetite.
So we go down to Latest Recipe for some brekkie
Cheeses and Cold Cuts Hot Stuff
Noodle Soup Fruits and Juices
Yogurt and Muesli Breads and Pastries
Latest Recipe offers Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new and innovative reinterpretation of the traditional morning meal. Aside from Espresso Steamed Egg, here are 2 other signature dishes available this morning:
Croque Madame – rather forgettable
Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg Sandwich
My plates:
Assorted cold cuts salad with yogurt dill dressing, Jean-Georges green tea coconut bread,
a slice of brie, roasted squash
Waffle with maple syrup and cinnamon sugar, Jean-Georges Croque Madame,
pickled vegetables with scrambled egg, baked beans
This solo serving glass container is major cuteness
And the Bircher muesli inside is major deliciousness
Pineapple and passion fruit
Jean-Georges Eye Openers: Carrot Orange Passion and Strawberry Lemonade
So tart, so sweet, guaranteed to awaken every inch of your sleepy body.
Thankfully, my long lost second cousin Sam doesn’t snore.
Good Morning, Chiang Mai!
Stay at Le Méridien.
Have breakfast elsewhere.
Le Méridien Chiang Mai: 108 Chang Klan Road, Tambol Chang Klan, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Tel: (66)(53) 253 666
