PRETTY PACO!

PRETTY PACO!

Paco. One of Manila's oldest districts. Named after a fern that once grew abundantly in the area. Paco is the home of historical residences, heritage sites, and really cool architecture. Come with us on a souped up aircon jeepney ride. We'll visit one of the city's oldest cemeteries, a heritage site public market, walk along a cleaner Estero de Paco, visit the 19th century residence of one of the Philippines' most famous historical figures, along with other historical sites.

May 15, 2011 - Sunday
8:30AM

Meet at an American Era Residence on Peñafrancia Extension

Paco Park

Visit American Era Paco Market

Walk Along the Estero de Paco

Laurel Mansion on Peñafrancia Street

Plaza Dilao.

Late Lunch

Php2000.00 inclusive of Jeepney transportation around Paco, and donations to Laurel Foundation/Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission/Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig, and a fantastic organic Filipino buffet lunch at the Fructuoso Compound.

Directions to the starting point at: 1238-B Penafrancia Extension

From Plaza Dilao, follow Pres Quirino Extension around the Philippine Colombian Association. After the second signal and immediately after the Manila-Sacramento Library, turn right. You will see Paco Volunteer Fire trucks. Do not turn right before the library or you will be on West Zamora (the street signs are wrong). Park anywhere along the street. The house is down a small alley on the right side of the street.

From UN Avenue/Unilever, take Pres Quirino Extension toward Plaza Dilao. At the first signal, do a U-turn and immediate hard right onto Penafrancia Extension. You will see the Paco Volunteer Fire trucks. Do not merely turn left or you will end up on West Zamora (the street signs are wrong).

Land line: 564-8635

Cellphone: 0916 7669170

Email: gahdorris@hotmail.com

Only 20 slots available

Tour Guide: Gregory Dorris

Hope to see you guys there. I'll be hopping along on this tour as well. Cheers!

Thank you Just Wandering for the picture of Paco Park.

MY MANILA, YOUR MANILA

M..M..MY MANILA

I'm collaborating with the Manila Hotel. Together, we've come up with the MY MANILA weekend, a cool but concise tour of the best of what The City of our Affections has to offer. MY MANILA promises to show you the proper way to see our city. Done with a lot of fun and a bit of style.


Saturday
1:00PM Check-in Manila Hotel
3:00PM Intramuros Deluxe Tour (Transfer by Jeepney)
6:30PM Tour of MacArthur Suite and hotel/Cocktails at the Tap Room
8:00PM Champagne Room dinner
Explore Ermita, Malate nightlife or relax at the hotel.

Sunday
7:00AM onwards Breakfast Buffet
Free morning to enjoy pool, walk Luneta Park, Go to mass at Ermita Church.
2:00PM Late Check Out
3:00PM Imelda Tour (Transfer by Jeepney)
5:00PM Return to Hotel for a Halo Halo
FIN

SEPTEMBER 25 - 26, 2010
OCTOBER 23 - 24

Sounds like a plan? Here are the rates. Yes, it's affordable.

Superior Deluxe Room
Single Occupancy - Php 10, 815 NET
Twin/Double Occupancy - Php 13, 980 NET

Sunset or Sunrise Suite
Single Occupancy - Php 24, 465 NET
Twin/Double Occupancy - Php 27, 630 NET

Email celdrantours@hotmail.com
or g.roa@manila-hotel.com.ph
or text 920 9092021 or 916 3588012

CARLOS RECOMMENDS!

CHAMPAGNE WISHES and LOBSTER DREAMS..

The Champagne Room of Manila Hotel. Stunning glass trees and old school luxe, complete with a string orchestra and sherbet in between courses. They just don't dine like this no more.

So for one weekend a month till July, join me as we relaunch the institution known as the Champagne Room. We'll dine on heirloom recipes and favorite dishes of famous guests served at The Manila Hotel Champagne Room through it's history. Prepared by their new chef, Christine Zarandin, it promises to be an interesting journey through taste and time.

Manila Hotel, Champagne Room Food Tasting with Carlos Celdran
May 22, 2010

Menu

Moulard Duck Foie Gras au Torchon
On toasted brioche with baby apple and balsamic spun sugar

Smoked Tomato Puree with Crisp Cheddar Souffle
And Basil Pesto

Hearts of Palm Salad
With Endive, Arugula, Herbed Goat Cheese
And Citrus Vinaigrette

Choice of:

“Lobster Visayas”
Oven Roasted Lobster
With Vanilla Coconut Cream Sauce and Mango Relish

Or

Grilled Porterhouse Steak in Criolla marinade
With Creamed Peppercorn Sauce
prepared at your tableside

Mangoes Jubilee
with Home made Lemongrass Ice Cream
and Orange Liquer Sauce Flambe

C.P.Z

Php1,912.00
text Gyranne at 916 3588012 to reserve.

Or go for the whole hog. Go on two of my tours, dine at the Champagne Room, and stay overnight. Click here.

May 22, 2010
June 19-20, 2010
July 3-4, 2010

Meet me at the Tap Room at 7pm.