Event: Launching of Minotti
Venue: Fort Bonifacio
Catered by: The Peninsula Manila
Date: June 1, 2007
Time: 6:30 - 11:00 pm
A bubble tent was purchased and flew in from Italy and inside showcased the indoor furniture of Minotti, an Italian brand that is now carried by Living Innovations Corp. handled by General Manager, Ferdinand Ong. The bubble tent was a different and unique way to hold an event. The sofas, chairs, bookshelf were carefully and artistically laid out and gave guests a feeling of comfort and style. It was airconditioned which was a welcome relief from the heat and humidity outside. A long red carpet led the way to the entrance of the tent where 4 bouncers would assist everyone to enter. Psychedelic lights would change the images and colors of the usual white material to vivid orange, red, blue and green. A dj and a singer played and sang cool songs to entertain the guests who were checking out the modern yet classy furniture Minotti has to offer.
Outside the tent was another story. Despite the heat, more people opted to lounge around the open air area where illuminated sofas, tables, pots and side tables were spread out strategically making the whole scene look like a James Bond cocktail party. The outdoor furniture are made of polyethylene and are lit by energy saving flourescent bulbs. You may also change the color of the furniture by using a different color of light inside. It gives off a very nice effect and they surely are conversational pieces. Although if lit too long, the chair tends to become a bit hot so if you don't want to slow broil your butt, make sure you get up to mingle every few minutes.
My favorite piece was this Teepee Hut. It would be perfect for my balcony in our farm. A good place to cozy up with a honey under the stars. The material is waterproof yet it can stand the beating rays of the sun. Perfecto!
Of course the able staff of The Peninsula Manila under Events Manager, Stephanie Chong, took care of feeding the VIP guests of Ferdie like Donnie Reyes, Fro Oliva, Puey Quinones, Carmina Sanchez and so many more. Trays of delicious roasted mini potato with red wine braised beef and mushroom ragout, tortilla wrap with chorizo, asparagus, basil and mascarpone, baked shrimp tart, with caramelized onions and ginger, wild mushroom and asparagus vol au vent, with curry hollandaise and gratinated crespelle with spinach, mushrooms and mascarpone. Need I go on? There's more but I think I should stop here to control the noise my stomach is making.
A continous flow of Hennessy V.S.O.P. quenched the thirst of everyone that was there. It is always good to have an over supply of drinks in a party and that is exactly what Hennessy provided. Bravo Hennessy!
I had just arrived that morning from a 3 week vacation. I was contemplating if I should go to this event since I was tired from the long trip but in the end, I was glad not to have missed it. With the great company, food and eyecandy, how can you go wrong?
By the way, I was told that you may rent the furniture pieces for special occasions. Super great idea to have these for a garden or poolside party. For more information, you may call Debbie at the numbers below.
Minotti
Living Innovations Corp.
2nd Floor, Makati Shangri-la Retail Arcade
Ayala Avenue, Makati City
(632) 8302230
(632) 8122649
moduclasse@yahoo.com
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