Love Is In The Air... Literally

Spreading the love in Makati, the city showcased gravity-defying aerial dance routines and soothed the senses of its denizens with songs from the country's top balladeers during its Love is in the Air Valentine's Concert. Performances made the hearts of the audience excited, consoled, and in love as production numbers transitioned from acrobatic aerial dance to pop, acoustic, witty, and Broadway love songs. The concert was a testament to how Makati gives the people many reasons to fall in love with the city, the only city that makes it all happen. 

Iya Villania together with the Power Dance opened the concert with stunning aerial acrobatics, one of the show's highlights, much to the crowd's delight. Set against sentimental ballads and the Ayala Triangle Gardens as backdrop, this poetry-in-motion spectacle was a sight to behold. 

There's no denying that love is pop music's favorite theme. As they say, no matter what kind of relationship you're in, there's bound to be a pop love song for you. Truly, Isabel de Leon serenaded the audience with her own vocal styling of pop love. 

 Australian Idol Vincent Bueno also courted the crowd with his own brand of pop love songs before joining Isabel to perform Way Back Into Love in an aerial guitar duet while flying through the air. Everybody was satisfied with their portrayal of love and its many melodic facets. 

Daughter of Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma, Isabella Gonzales, highlighted the perfect marriage of musical and performance art with her acoustic rendition of love songs. Definitely everyone in the crowd felt a personal connection with the songs with the acoustic compliment bringing out the purity of music and love's strong emotion. 

They say sense of humor is one of the secrets to a lasting relationship. Love is in Air concert emphasized this as ladies swooned after Philippine Volcanoes hunks Chris Everingham, Eric Tai, and Andrew Wolff, adding flair and fun to this romantic evening. 

It was romantic and fun as these hunks invited ten pairs of couples to perform the Gangnam Style together on stage. Down to the top three, couple number nine won the crowd's vote and championed the competition.

Theater favorites Denise Laurel, Sheila Valderama, and Lorenz Martinez took the crowd down memory lane as everyone listened to timeless love classics from the Broadway, proving that these theater classics are music beyond time which appeal to all ages. Fresh from its movie debut, songs from the famous Les Miserables by Victor Hugo was the center of their heartwarming performances.

The finale brought all the artists back on stage with Iya doing another aerial dance and joining the rest of the cast as they performed a powerful ending by singing a contemporary arrangement of All We Need is Love and Love is in the Air. With its culmination, it was without doubt that the Valentine's Day concert spread love in the country's leading city for business, lifestyle, entertainment, and culture.

Love is in the Air was made possible by Ayala Land, Ayala Land Premier, Alveo, Avida, Amaia, Ayala Malls, The Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, and Canon.

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Make Wave For New Orleans Bourbon Street Steaks and Oysters

The Mardi Gras Season officially ended last February 12, but not all the good stuff that goes with it. So indulge yourself with good food, good music and hell of a good time at Murray's New Orleans Bourbon Street Steaks and Oysters and re-live the mardi gras spirit all over again.

Bringing back the best things about New Orleans, celebrate the fun of the iconic mardi gras every night with performances from exceptional live bands, Djs who rock the house down and not to mention the hot performances of their very own Mardigrettes.

Serving up Cajun and Creole inspired dishes, New Orleans' entree surely excites the taste buds with its enticing flavors and guilty pleasures. And adding more flare are the deliciously refreshing cocktail drinks, all of which are inspired creations from their talented bartenders. There's really so much to love about New Orleans, especially the 3 M's that will surely have you m's, as in "mmm" (burp: optional) - The Megarita, Mardigrettes and MardiDocs Thursdays.

The Megarita: The Real Big Thing!

This latest concoction takes the classic margarita to new heights, making your night one mega experience. Served with the most refreshing alcoholic drinks, the Megarita is not the average margarita because they're serving it big, as in big in taste and big in size. The Megarita is a taste of paradise given in a generous serving over a specialized New Orleans chalice in electrifying colors. Available in tropical and invigorating flavors of Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranate Breeze, Midori, Cadillac, Raspberry, Blueberry, Pink Lasy and Electric Blue. 

Indulge in the Megarita for only 299 pesos and for only 550 pesos, you can already share it with your drinking buddy. Get a taste of the New Orleans' Megarita and have an awesome night that surely adds up to that unique mardi gras experience. Bottoms up? :)

The Fiery Mardigrettes

Singing cooks and staffs are one thing, but a dancing crew is another. With a lively and colorful atmosphere for people who enjoy having good times through live entertainments, New Orleans' introduces its very own home grown talents, the "Mardigrettes." Aside from performing well with their usual work routines, these girls shows off their sexy and fierce dance moves to the crowd's delight. Be glamoured by the Mardigrettes' performance three trimes a week only at Murray's New Orleans Newport Resorts World Manila's Teaser Tuesdays, Robinsons Magnolia's MardiDocs Thursdays and Mall of Asia's Jive Fridays. Experience thee mardi gras only at New Orleans. I'm starting to think, what's a mardi gras without the mardigrettes? :)

A Dose of MardiDocs Thursdays

Committed to bringing you unforgettable fun-filled nights, Murray's New Orleans Robinsons Magnolia dedicates itself for the people who suits up to a profession that cares for us. Presenting the New Orleans' MardiDocs RX Club. Happening every Thursday, the MardiDocs is a one of a kind Mardi Gras event especially for doctors, medical representatives, medicine/nursing students, and the like. 


Here, test tubes are filled with Jager laced with absinthe. A shooter names the Brain Damage, proves deserving of its name with the mixture of finest liqueur, a crowd favorite. Beer Bongs in IV drops, and an array of delicious appetizers are available to aid all medical professionals to unwind in a place they can call their second home, New Orleans.

Checking up on your overall entertainment, New Orleans' serves up sultry performances of the Mardigrettes and the soothing music of the band. Adding a notch higher than the usual performances, the bartenders displays remarkable flairtending techniques one shouldn't miss.

More importantly, MardiDocs RX Club cards are given away to guests so they can enjoy 10% discount on all New Orleans branches as well as free corkage every Thursday at Robinsons Magnolia with minimum Php 500 spending per head, maximum of 2 bottles per table. Cardholders are also entitled to 30% discount on Chivas Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, Jacob's Creek Wine and Olmeca Tequila with bottle keep privilege as well as a 50% discount on all featured cocktails every Thursday from 11am to 11pm. The card also allows the holder priority bookings for events and a 10% full rebate on reservations of a minimum of Php !0,000.

MardiDocs Thursdays is a regular fixture at New Orleans Robinsons Magnolia, committed to bringing doctors their much-needed break. You know entertainment and having a great time does not need prescription.

Experience the best that Mardi Gras has to offer only at New Orleans Bourbon Street Steaks and Oysters.

CLAWDADDY'S Great American Picnic

We've all dreamt of the great American dream one way or another. Whether getting a bite at the Big Apple or getting our claws on at the Claw State, there's just something about it that's really very tempting. Fortunately, that taste of "America" is just around the corner, well, literally speaking that is, courtesy of Clawdaddy's Great American Picnic.

                                   

Long known for its classic menu offering wholesome great dining and the best qualities of seafood in the city, the superior kitchen of Clawdaddy has revamped its menu for its beloved customers, proving that classic never has to mean boring. Although American inspired, Clawdaddy's clawing concept is not limited with American cuisine. Most importantly, Clawdaddy offers more than just great food. It provides an opportunity to bond with the people close to your heart with those cute red bibs you use while enjoying buckets of shells.

Here's a few of the fresh choices that are served in the new and improved menu of Clawdaddy: A classic Louisiana Creole Soup flavored with Andouille Sausage and minced chicken, the Classic Gumbo surely makes a great head start for an entourage of mouthwatering cuisines. And I must say, for a first-timer, this dish really tickles the taste buds. Together with the Classic Gumbo, another appetizer, the Fried Fisherman's Platter is a mix of Shrimp Fry, Crispy Calamari, Fish Nuggets and Onion Rings with Potato Fries, Tartar sauce, Cocktails sauce and Malt Vinegar. This crispy mouthful no doubt excites the appetite with every bite. Another first for me is the Clammy Spaghetti, a dish with sauteed Manila Clams in onions and garlic deglazed with white wine and tossed in Al Dente Spaghetti. I've tasted some seafood spaghetti but this is the first time I have tried a spaghetti with clams as the main ingredient and I find it quite an impressive dish. Then, a bag full of surprises took center stage - the Seafood Boiling Bag, a mix of Mud Crabs, Freshwater Prawns, South Pacific Clams, Green Mussels, Manila  Clams with Andouille Sausage, Potatoes and Sweet Corn cooked originally in a food grade plastic bag like magic. :)  Another outstanding entree is the Kansas City Ribs, pork ribs marinated overnight in home made dry rub and slow cooked for a tender and juicy barbeque, served with corn on the cob and dirty rice. This is really a smokin' dish. And for the big finale is the Mega Shake. This giant fruit shakes will surely satisfy your sweet cravings the healthy way. So head over to Clawdaddy's Great American Picnic for an unforgettable clawing experience with the rest of your family and friends and taste the best that the sea has to offer.

Experience the great American picnic near you:

SM Mall of Asia . Shangrila Plaza Mall . Bonifacio High Street . Robinsons Magnolia. Solenad Nuvali . Harbor Point Mall, Subic . SM Lanang, Davao.

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