Seji's 2nd Birthday

 

I don't usually wake up very early during the weekends. Okay, I am lying.
I sleep in until really, REALLY late every Saturday and Sunday, like around 11am or say 2pm. 

 

 

But I would always make an exception for children's party. I mean how often do you get 
to eat children's party food? I love my meatballs, spaghetti, and chicken nuggets.  
Oooh, especially chicken nuggets dipped in honey mustard sauce! Drools.

 

 

So I woke up early one Saturday to make it in time for Seji's Lego-themed birthday party.
(This IS Lego, right? I am totally clueless when it comes to kids stuff! Lol!)

 

 

Seji's Happy Birthday Cake

 

 

Little guests played with giant lego blocks that reminded me of flavored KitKats from Japan. 
I saw green tea, sakura, strawberry cheesecake, red bean, hojicha, and creme brûlée. 

 

 

This is Jet, Seji's older brother, having so much fun

 

 

I also had my own little fun… with the buffet!

 

 

Breads, salads, sandwiches

 

 

And what joy to see my favorite Caviar Pie from VB Kitchen! 

 

 

With Kaye Yao, the creator of the pure indulgence above.

 

 

Gratinated Penne Pasta

 

 

Potato Croquette

 

 

Hotdog on Stick

 

 

Mini Beef Burgers

 

 

Mini Beef Balls in Tomato Sauce

 

 

Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fingers, and Fries

 

 

LECHON!

 

 

The Lechon Guards :P

 

 

Dessert Station

 

 

My most-loved caramel cake from Costa Brava. I always fight to get the corners of the cake.
The more icing, the merrier! 

 

  

Guests also enjoyed milk tea with pearls from Saint's Alp Teahouse.
Look at the highly contagious smiles on these ladies' faces. Hi Val! Hi Sofia! :) 

 

 

Clar and her baby Mandy

 

 

 Charlie and Charlee!

 

 

The birthday boy Seji looking so serious at 2.
Happy Happy Birthday, Cute Pie!!! 

 

 

I think the real kids in this party are his parents! :P

 

Makati Shangri-La Hotel Website

 

Caviar Pie by VB Kitchen
Tel: +639175367230
Email: Vbkitchen98@gmail.com
Instagram: @vbkitchen98 

 

Saint's Alp Teahouse
Saint's Alp Teahouse Website
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Instagram: @saintsalpph 

 

Luneta Hotel

 

Heard so much about the Luneta Hotel and its 6-year restoration while I was away
so we passed by one afternoon to check it out 

 

 

The historic hotel was built in 1918 and designed by Spanish architect-engineer Salvador Farre.
It is the only French Renaissance architectural structure left in the Philippines. I am so glad
they kept the original design and details - French windows, grilles, carvings and all.  

 

 

The Reception

 

 

Sculpture from Benguet

 

 

Wall clock and chair

 

 

Lobby

 

 

This cocoon ♥

 

 

And the drama of this sitting area!

 

 

Too bad the gilded chairs are not for sitting, but for "seeing" only  :$

 

 

Staircase

 

 

Chandelier

 

 

Light switch 

 

 

Outlets

 

 

House phone

 

 

Lobby Bar

 

 

We went up to check out the guest rooms

 

 

Room 406 is their suite, the most expensive room in the hotel at around Php10k++

 

 

Very narrow corridor

 

 

Bedroom

 

 

High ceiling

 

 

Balcony with view of Luneta Park

 

 

King bed

 

 

My favorite part of the room is this telephone. What a fashionable way to talk to the
front desk, concierge, housekeeping, and room service!

 

 

The bright and modern bathroom didn't really go with the theme

 

 

Bathtub

 

 

Shower

 

 

Toilet

 

 

Cafe Yano

 

 

Special Luneta Hotel coffee beans from Hawaii and Italy

 

 

 Mom and her Haiwaiian coffee

 

We wanted to try their 1918-inspired menu at the restaurant, but decided to give them more time. My cousins ate there recently and reported that it took about 2 hours for their food to arrive. 

 

Luneta Hotel: 414 T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila