This was another OpenRice Eat's A Date: Hotel Edition event that I could not afford to miss because we are talking here of Makati Shangri-La, the award winning and exquisite luxury hotel strategically located in the Makati's commercial area. Good thing that when I signed-up for this lucrative and once in a while meeting and eating for this popular online dining guide, my request was not declined. I really appreciate the invitation when it entered my email. I was overwhelmed and with much joyful excitement most especially that I have an idea who among my fellow OpenRicers could I possibly meet at the prestigious Circles Event Cafe- my old foodie friends that I met in the previous mini-eyeball gatherings like Aileen, Sumi, Stacy and Lorelie. There were a dozen of bloggers invited and was so glad to be part of the group. Ms. Michayla Angela V. Siquijor hosted the dinner event for us known as ONE IN A THOUSAND NIGHTS, a feast of Persian delights by Chef Hamed Ghayedi.
Hence, this theme set-up inside the function room where we all settled down. It was so lively and colorful that one can dare admire. Persian art such as this is truly one of the richest art heritages in world history. When I see carpet as complex and elegant like the one on the floor, I recall Aladdin and Jasmine singing my fave childhood song A Whole New World. Care to join me on my Persian journey that night that was filled with nothing but genuine Persian delights categorized in Cold Mezzeh, Soup, Hot Mezzeh, Main Course and Desserts. That was a lot and though I was expecting it to be a dinner buffet the Persian way, the plated sit-down dinner is way better because I can personally adjust to the influx of dishes on our table as Chef Hamed explains it. Virtually join my Aladdin carpet as we taste and enjoy completely the following:
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