CHEF FUKATA’S SPECIAL CREATIONS AT UMU

Lapu - lapu Kuwayaki

For most of us, Japan is best known for its passion for beauty and elegance, the creative oriental artistry and love for immaculate designs evident everywhere, a loyal attachment to rich traditions mixed healthily with the ever-evolving ingenious ideas and inventions, and the vibrant energy from Japanese individuals. All this and more draw us closer to Japan.

This whole month of July, prepare for an exclusive Japanese experience as Chef Fukata works up some magic in the Umu kitchen to translate these Japanese traits we all love into his all-original creations! Order any of the Chef’s specialties and take part in this delectable Japanese enlightenment! Pay close attention to the meticulously prepared and artistically presented dishes. Your palate would not be left unsatisfied as the dishes surpass any discerning taste bud’s standards for a truly delectable meal.

Special dishes include: Saba bousushi (marinated mackerel with sushi, rice and sesame seed using special seaweed) priced at Php 1,500 net, Lapu-lapu kuwayaki (lapu-lapu kuwayaki with butter soy sauce lemon flavor) priced at Php 1,000 net and Soya milk shabu-shabu (thinly sliced rib eye, bean curd, vegetables and vermicelli cooked in traditional Japanese pot with shabu-shabu and soya milk as the base) priced at Php 2,500 net.

Umu is open daily for lunch and dinner. For inquiries and reservations, please call Restaurant Reservations at 867-3333 ext. 3888.

DUSIT THANI MANILA - DLSU LAUNCHES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

LAUNCHING OF NEW COLLEGE DEPARTMENT – De La Salle University (DLSU) recently launched their College of Business and School of Economics last June 11,2010 at the Ballroom of Dusit Thani Manila in Makati CIty. DLSU opens the new department as a big step in making themselves and their students to be more competitive not only locally but globally in the field of business.Shown in the photo are: Associate Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission Br. Michael Broughton FSC, Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and External Relations Br. Bernard Oca FSC, School of Economics Dean Dr. Winfred Villamil, Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research Dr. Myrna Austria, College of Business Dean Dr. Brian Gozun, JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Founder and Chairman Emeritus Mr. John Gokongwei Jr., Philippine Savings Bank Chairman Mr. Jose Pardo, Equicom Savings Bank Vice President Mr. Serafin

DUSIT THANI MANILA NOW SPORTS A NEW LOOK

Manila, Philippines – Founded on its vision to create a unique experience to all its guests by drawing on its culture for inspiration and giving it a contemporary expression, Dusit Thani Manila has recently unveiled its newly repainted state-of-the-art monochromatic beige-colored façade to complete the final leg of the hotel’s massive US$20 million renovation.

“It is overwhelming to note that Dusit Thani Manila notably plays as the city’s milepost, having been in the stretch of EDSA for 33 years. Located just 15 minutes away from the country’s major convention centers and 25 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, It has become a landmark to first-time tourists as they enter the gateway to the country’s central financial district. I guess, now more than ever, it has become a glorious historical sight with its innovative look”, shares Prateek Kumar, Dusit Thani Manila general manager.

Recently, Dusit Thani Manila was launched as a Thai landmark after it embarked on a US$20 million hotel-wide renovation in 2007 which was fully-completed in 2009. The renovation includes all 538 guestrooms and suites especially designed to create an experience of timeless and unique Thai traditions, ultimate solace and guest satisfaction; grand lobby made of black granite floors and colossal gold posts using real gold leaf and the grand ballroom along with 11 other meeting and board rooms that boast of state of the art facilities. A few new-fangled food and beverage concepts were also introduced including the Japanese restaurant UMU, which was among the four top finalists of the Hotel World Global Hospitality and Design Award given by Hotel Design magazine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Other restaurants include the world-renowned Benjarong Royal Thai restaurant, the European-Italian TOSCA restaurant with an award-winning wine lists praised by the Wine Spectator Magazine 3 years in a row, the fully-renovated all-day dining restaurant Basix, Lobby Lounge, Dusit Gourmet and Fiesta San Miguel.

“We could have easily repainted the façade with its usual neutral color. That could have been easier, less complicated. But then again, this property breathes bespoke product and service, in and out. The color scheme that we chose is indeed a statement of the property’s commitment to delivering quality that redefines industry standards”, ended Kumar.

Aside from the sophisticated and systematically implemented color design of the façade that embodies the property’s culture and brand credo, Dusit Thani Manila also boasts of its 538 guests rooms and suites, seven food and beverage outlets, 11 meeting and banqueting rooms ideal for up to 1,300 persons, comprehensive state-of-the art facilities, award winning spa, fully equipped fitness center and two swimming pools.

Dusit Thani Manila is located in the heart of Ayala Center, Makati City Philippines. For inquiries, call 867333, e-mail dtmn@dusit.com or visit http://dusitthanimanila.dusit.com/.