Intimate celebrations

CHROMA HOSPITALITY recently hosted “Intimate Celebrations” at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Manila. The dinner was a gathering of close friends enjoying the evening over some good food, good wine and good company.

The beach and tropical inspired menu was curated through collaboration between executive chefs Marley Flattley of Crimson Filinvest and Nickolai Stoyanov of Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay.

The evening began with pass around of foie gras croquettes, seabass ceviche, braised port and provolone cheese empanadas and lobster and tomato tartas. Dinner soon followed featuring an appetizer of perfectly-seared scallops and escabeche of vegetables with gazpacho sauce and the most refreshing cold avocado and corn soup with a drizzle of cilantro oil.

Guests further indulged in the slow roasted wagyu beef with potatoes and chimichurri sauce as their the prettiest plate of tiramisu and an

In anticipation of Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay’s muchawaited opening this 2017, guests

Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay’ executive chef Nickolai Stoyanov with Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Manila’s executive chef Marley Flattley were introduced to the resort’s newly appointed General Manager, Laurent Bourgeois. Laurent excitedly gave guests an overview of Crimson Boracay, speaking of the resort’s most exclusive location on the island, Station Zero.

“The first time I ever visited Boracay was in 1981 with my parents,” Laurent proudly said. “There was no electricity! The island was pristine and magical. What I love about Crimson Boracay is how much it reminds me of that Bora serene and enchanting, devoid of the chaos and crowds that we may see today. We are so excited to share this tropical haven with you when we open this 2017.” Rosary Ysmael and Greggy Vera Cruz with Ria Jareno, Chroma Hospitality’s operations director Carmela Bocanegra, Chroma Hospitality’s vice president for sales and marketing, Hi! Society, Laurent Bourgeois and Jean Saburit

Guests like Mayenne Carmona, Tatler’s Mia Borromeo and People Asia’s Greggy Vera Cruz are surely looking forward to the Bora hotel.

Laurent Bourgeois with Rosary Ysmael and James Montenegro, Chroma Hospitality’s country manager Marketing boss Carmela Bocanegra assured them of the same excellent service Crimson Hotel is known for.

See you in Crimson Boracay!

George Sarakinis, Laurent Bourgeois and Michael Gapin, executive assistant manager, Crisom Hotel Filinvest City Manila A perspective of Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay