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Miyerkules, Setyembre 11, 2013

Finest Served Near the Bay!

Oceana is the first restaurant-school of the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA), Manila - the country’s top culinary school. It is located within the vivacious SM Mall of Asia. Its groundbreaking concepts redefined the bar of culinary arts education in the Philippines.
Oceana has an open kitchen with high-grade facilities, a dining area for 60 people, and events area that can accommodate up to 350 guests – all in one package. It is an outstanding collaboration of the different companies under the Cravings Group which include CCA Manila, C2 Classic Cuisine, and C3 Events Place.
There is a great demand from career-shifters and hobbyists who want to study the field of culinary arts, such as those planning to put up their own restaurant or coffee shop, or want to pursue more opportunities in the culinary industry here and abroad.


While learning through analysis, the students also enjoy the privilege of experiencing the actual restaurant operations. Competent and seasoned Chef Instructors from the hotel and hospitality industry oversees the students as well.
Aside from these dishes from the students, bestsellers from C2 Classic Cuisine Restaurant are also served at Oceana’s menu.
The Events Place is inspired by the spectacular view of the bay, complementing its bright and airy atmosphere with a white motif that stands out above all other, an ideal banquet venue for different social and corporate functions.
Unlike typical restaurants with open kitchens, Oceana takes that concept to the next level. It has a show kitchen located in the dining area, close to customers for them to truly feel that food are freshly prepared.

Oceana is a restaurant, culinary school and events place located at the Mall of Asia. It is in fact a great opportunity for CCA Manila students “The opening of Oceana provided a huge opportunity for CCA Manila students to have a training ground for a wider market. This is a good avenue for them because can able to apply their invested learning in an actual set-up. The public is expecting more satellite schools that with more applicable and innovative programs. This is all in line with the CCA Manila’s vision, to maintain its position as the leader in culinary arts education in the Philippines.

Martes, Setyembre 10, 2013

I Found Heaven at Makati

Makati City is known as the nest of major banks, corporations, stores and foreign embassies in the Philippines. Its population is overflowing to more than a million during a typical working weekday because of the large number of people who work, shop and do business their agenda. Trust me, I’ve been there!
I must admit, working at Makati (especially if you are from Antipolo or Malabon) can be quite exhausting. I am glad I found a cozy place to sit it, relax and get away to the buzzy area without getting out of the city. Few blocks from Greenbelt3, along the streets of Arnaiz and San Lorenzo, a restaurant inside Hotel Celeste became a haven for me for less than a week.


As you enter the door, cheerful hotel staff would greet you as if you’re part of their home. Relaxing hymn filled the atmosphere added with a touch of elegance and soothing aroma of the coffee served at Cravings Bistro (located on the left wing of the hall). There, they serve breakfast from 6:00 am until 11:00 am. They also serve perfectly baked cakes such as Honey Mango Heaven and White Chocolate Sansrival…yummy!


needless to say  about breakfast?
Talking about wines and flavours
I love these portraits

Honey Mango Heaven
White Chocolate Sansrival
On the right wing of the floor, your eyes will be enticed by the classic look of Lucia Ristorante. The place is ideal for guests who simply want to have a quiet time alone, do business meetings or enjoy the comfort of sophisticated Italian ambience. Lucia Ristorante is open from 11:00 am – 11:00pm and serves Merenda from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm..