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From silk scarves inspired by famous dancers to luxurious hotel staycations, Ballet Philippines recommends the best gifts to give this holiday season.
Tickets to Ballet Philippines’ The Nutcracker
The iconic two-act ballet has been a time honored Christmas tradition since first being staged in December of 1892. Transport your loved ones to The Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy by catching a performance this Yuletide season. The curtain rises on December 17. Tickets are selling out fast, so get yours now!
For tickets to Ballet Philippines’ The Nutcracker, visit Ballet Philippines' website or go to
TicketWorld
All tickets are SOLD OUT!
Sweet Holiday Treats from Bizu
Bizu is taking their confections to a whole new level this holiday season. Impress your dinner hostess by bringing a Croquembouche Tower, made with 90 pieces of chocolate glazed cream puffs standing a foot high. Children at the Kid’s Table will also delight in a secret Christmas Chocolate Cakesicle from Bizu to sneak between courses. Whatever the sweet craving, Bizu has you covered this season.
Soon, Bizu will also be launching its ballerina-inspired cakes, which will bring an element of dance to any tablescape and occasion.
For orders, visit
Bizu
Bizu is taking their confections to a whole new level this holiday season.
An Argentinian Christmas with La Cabrera
Ever since La Cabrera opened its doors in Manila, it has become a hotspot for discerning diners looking for their fill of Argentinian cuisine. The specialty restaurant has pushed the art of steak with a menu of premium cuts served to absolute perfection. The set includes your choice of meat (we highly recommend the Cuadril cut!) along with cooking instructions and their famous side dishes.
La Cabrera is located at 6750, Ayala Ave, Makati City and Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. For more information follow them on @lacabrera_mnl
The specialty restaurant has pushed the art of steak with a menu of premium cuts served to absolute perfection.
Drive into the New Year in a Mercedes Maybach S-Class
Drive into the new year with a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sedan. The German automobile brand’s new car is a work of art, featuring a 496-hp twin turbocharged V-8 engine, shimmering blade grilles, and an interior that screams palatial comfort.
For more information, visit the Mercedes Benz website.
Mercedes Benz is distributed by CATS Motors, located at 1008 Epifanio de los Santos Ave, San Juan, Metro Manila
Drive into the New Year with a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sedan
Cozy Up with The Criterion Collection
Nothing feels cozier than watching a classic film with your family on Christmas morning. We recommend Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s ballet masterpiece The Red Shoes, which is now available on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection. The label has painstakingly restored the film with love, giving modern- day audiences the opportunity to see the film the way it was meant to be seen—in glorious high-definition Technicolor!
Order Criterion Collection’s The Red Shoes Blu-Ray on Amazon or on Criterion
A Breath of Fresh AIRE
Dress the men in your life in AIRE, the newest sustainable menswear brand sustainably made in the Philippines. The label uses the revolutionary Pineapple Tropic Fabrics (made from discarded pineapple leaves) to create garments that are light-weight, functional, transeasonal and stylish. This holiday season, give the everyday gentleman something local and extraordinary with AIR
AIRE will be at the ArteFino Presente Fair from Dec 2 to 23.
Dress the men in your life in AIRE, the newest sustainable menswear brand sustainably made in the Philippines
Top Shelf Spirits for the Consummate Host
Never show up to a holiday party empty-handed. Selections from Premiere Wine & Spirits are ideal to give hosts especially around party season. The popular Brut Cavas, Codorniu Brut Cava and Anna de Codorniu, are packaged in festive Christmas ornaments this season ready for gifting and celebratory toasts. Premiere Wines & Spirits also carries fine wines from Penfolds and Crimes.
Premier Wine & Spirits brands are available in S&R.
PREMIER WINES Codorniu bottle
PREMIER WINES Codorniu Modernist Canister
Burda and Bitagcol
Jo Ann Bitagcol first made waves in the country as a top fashion model. Today, she is a sought-out photographer, visual artist and designer, whose visual narratives tell the story of local life. Her eponymous fashion label, Bitagcol, showcases the artist’s unique point of view applied onto wearable, seasonless, unisex pieces. Her newest collection, Burda, features images of vintage embroidery from SC Vizcarra. They are applied onto tops, skirts, and shirt dresses for a look that’s modern, versatile, and distinctly Filipino.
For orders and more information follow @bitagcol. Bitagcol is also available at the new Rhett Eala Store, 2/F Greenbelt Mall, Makati.
Her eponymous fashion label, Bitagcol, showcases the artist’s unique point of view applied onto wearable, seasonless, unisex pieces.
An Elegant Holiday Fete at the MiraNila Heritage House and Library
If you are looking for an elegant space to hold all your Christmas parties and celebrations, head on over to MiraNila Heritage House and Library along quaint Mariposa Street. This grand mansion, built in 1929, pays homage to the past while opening its doors wide open to the future. The event space features a library museum, chapel, sprawling gardens, a charming boutique hotel (The Henry), a delightful cafe (Bizu), and a fully equipped events space (Blue Leaf).
Book your next Holiday feast at MiraNila
A Deli By Chele Charcuterie Box
Local food aficionados consider Chef Chele Gonzalez to be one of the top chefs working in the Philippines today. His fine dining restaurant Gallery by Chele is a culmination of his food adventures around the world, and is often cited as one of best places to eat in the city. Chele has now made his gastronomic creations more accessible with the opening of Deli by Cheli. Located at the Ground Floor of the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, this gastronomic gem carries specialized food items to bring home. This Christmas, the delicatessen offers thoughtfully curated Gift Boxes that include a variety of special cheeses, cold cuts, breads, and spreads.
Order your Deli by Chele Christmas Boxes from Deli by Chele
Local food aficionados consider Chef Chele Gonzalez to be one of the top chefs working in the Philippines today.
Holiday Toasts with Proclamation Gin
Proclamation Gin is a small batch gin company founded by Cheryl Tiu and Carlo Calma. The locally-made spirit is made from sampaguita flowers, handpicked by women farmers in Central Luzon. A bottle of this world-class gin is the perfect gift that showcases distinctly modern Philippine sensibilities. Proclamation also offers limited edition artboxes, which features packaging designed by artists around the world.
Proclamation gin is available on Boozy, Wine Drip and The Bow Tie Duck.
For their special art boxes, visit the Proclamation Gin website
A bottle of this world-class gin is the perfect gift that showcases distinctly modern Philippine sensibilities.
Holiday Luxe Lounge Sets from Natori
Founded in 1977, The House of Natori is globally known for its luxurious lingerie and lounge sets. The label’s designs have been revered in the past four decades and more for its seamless fusion of the East and West. As it marks its 45th year, the brand introduces the Natori and Josie Natori Fall 2022 collection. Pieces capture the essence of the modern day woman via handcrafted embroidery, luxurious textiles, and an autumnal color palette. Natori has also recently expanded its product offerings to include footwear and lounge sets for men. They are gifts under the Christmas tree that inspire endless days of lounging over the holidays.
Natori is available at Rustans Makati and Rustans Shangri-La
Holiday Staycations at Shangri-La at the Fort
Give your loved ones the gift of a luxury staycation at the Shangri-La at the Fort this holiday season. Room rates for “The Holidays at the Fort” promo starts at PHP 12,160, and includes a breakfast buffet meal for two at High Street Café and use of the gym at Kerry Sports.
The month of December is also a great time to schedule a Shangri-La at the Fort staycation. Throughout the month, the property will celebrate the Enchanted Wonders of Christmas. This magical experience includes storytelling and short performances of Ballet Philippines’ The Nutcracker every 6:00PM (Fridays and Saturdays) by the Christmas Tree. Special gift boxes of sweets and savories will also be available at the hotel’s bakeshop. Tis the season to relive beloved Holiday traditions and there’s no better place to do it than at Shangri-La at the Fort.
Book your stay here
The Spirit of Dance Captured by HERMÈS
The French maison just recently released a silk scarf collection paying homage to the great American dancer, Gene Kelly. Designed by Geoff McFentridge, these stunning écharpes capture the performer’s playful spirit that made him one of the dance world’s most celebrated artists.
Hommage a Gene Kelly Scarf 70 by Hermès is available here
Hermes ecently released a silk scarf collection paying homage to the great American dancer, Gene Kelly.
Drink, Eat And Be Merry at Brotzeit
Happy tummies and good company truly make up a merry Christmas. Starting November 22, German pub and restaurant Brotzeit will offer a Christmas menu aptly named: EAT, DRINK, PROST…AND BE MERRY! Pair your favorite beers with an array of specialty Bavarian dishes, such as their rosemary grilled Tomahawk steak, smoked and beer-braised bacon (served with Camembert cheese), and baked apple fritter rolls topped with streusel (and served with Häagen-Dazs caramel biscuit and cream).
Brotzeit is located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Shangri-La at the Fort, and Alabang West Parade
Sweet Surprises from Auro Chocolate
Auro Chocolate is beloved by gastronomes around the globe for its world-class confections. The brand is internationally-awarded, locally-made, and rooted in sustainability through direct-trade with Filipino farming communities. Shower your loved ones with this holiday season with a sweet surprise, a beautifully packaged Holiday Gift Set by Auro Chocolate. The Heritage Collection set consists of five different chocolate bars, each showcasing the rich flavors and artistry behind Davao-sourced cocoa beans.
For orders or inquiries, email Auro at [email protected] or visit their website
Burn The Christmas Calories the Electric Studio Way
Getting back in shape need not wait till after the holidays. Take a break from the holiday rush and indulgences with a quick spin or 10 at the Electric Studio. This indoor cycling boutique, well loved by its loyal patrons in BGC, Ortigas, Makati and Alabang, is treating everyone to a holiday promo: Ride 10 and get 2 for free. Electric Tip: For the full Electric Studio experience, consider booking a private spin class with any of your favorite coaches. Walk into the holiday season strong with Electric Studio.
For more information, follow Electric Studio on Instagram @electricstudioph.
Take a break from the holiday rush and indulgences with a quick spin or 10 at the Electric Studio.
