Ponti is place

where hybrid people in the Metro

dine the place with grace

and after dark this place transforms

into hip-notic scene

if you have not been here yet,

where have you been?

this place brings awesome memories

for more than ten awesome years

this place has just been a part

of everyone’s careers!

*phew*

That was a hard one.

Anyway, I really miss this place.  The resto-bar is really called “Il Ponticello” but the people just call it “Ponti”. Aside form the good food, I always love the crowd here too.  It’s a temple for my dancing soul 🙂 I haven’t been here in a since we moved offices to The Fort.  I was so glad we came here for a pitstop.  This place is really known for its bar and night life.  But people don’t usually know that they have good Italian food here.  Well, I haven’t really tasted everything but I love the pizza and the pasta here!

Montagnola

Prosciutto Di Parma, Mortadela, Salami Milano and Pepperoni Salami

(translation: all-meat pizza)

It was a little bit salty for me, but I have tried other pizzas and I recommend the Four-Cheese Pizza!

Vince ordered the Onion Soup: Zuppa Di Cippole

It’s Onion soup with Mozarella and dipped bread.

Vince also ordered this.  He was in the mood for some lamb dish.

This is the Arrosto D’Agnello.  It’s a Roman specialty of over-baked leg of lamb in red wine sauce.

Now that is definitely Vince’s taste 🙂

Rev&Rave drink: Bacci made of Vodka, Tequilla and Orange

It’s a yummy drink and tastes just like juice :)  You’ll feel the alcohol kick in the middle though **oh lowdy**

fun! fun!

I was feeling a little bit hyper because this was the night before my trip to KL.

This is also the drink that could give me (or you if you buy the same drink) a chance to be sent to Singapore to watch the F1 Signapore Grand Prix 2010!  You know why you want to go.  You would get to see the legendary Michael Schumacher or your other favorite F1 driver in the Parade of the Drivers before the race starts.

I watched the F1 Grand Prix before and saw my favorite F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen.  Watch this video and hear me scream.

Imagine you’re 5 meters away from Schumi… *faints* I haven’t seen him in person yet BTW and I’m hoping I would get a chance to win too.  It would be FAB!  I will tell my grand children all about him!!!

Not a fan eh?  You don’t have to be.  When I was in college, I wasn’t a fan of F1 but I thought it would be cool to see this most luxurious event LIVE.  I never thought I would ever really get to watch it live… I mean, tickets were expensive and you need to go out of the country!  But when they announced that they will have the first night race in Singapore, I really took the chance to watch it! Singapore is so near the Philippines and if you take advantage of the seat sales, you’d get cheaper tickets.  It’s an event you’d be proud you experienced.

F1 Signapore is a big feast.  You would also get to see stars performing mini-concerts around the area (included in the ticket).  So far, I have witnessed “The Wailers (THAT WAS THE BOMB) reggae love” and the Backstreet Boys.  This year, its the diva’s turn – that’s right Mariah Carey, Missy Elliot, Adam Lambert (he’s a Diva, right?), also Daughtry and many more.

Il Ponticello Cafe Ristorante

2nd Level, Antel 2000 Bldg.
121 Valero St., Salcedo Village
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number: (63 2) 887-7168, (63 2) 887-4998, (63 2) 887-7154

*for more information about the Singapore GP Season and to buy your tickets visit singaporegp.sg

To book exclusive airfares and 2010 Formula One^TM Singtel Singapore Grand Prix all-in-one packages, log-on to www.singaporeair.com, or call Red Rock Travel at (632) 738-6614.

To directly purchase race tickets, visit www.singaporegp.sg, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call Racegear at (632) 359-4247.

With so many varied and exciting events during the 2010 Grand Prix Season Singapore, it’s time to experience YourSingapore the way you want to! For more information, visit Yoursingapore.com.

Posh and chic

A Diva never gets weak

When Makati buzz drives you mad and crazy

Drag your friends and don’t be lazy

Just hang and unwind to cocktails and music

Head to the bar for some Strawberry Artic.

Pit stoppin’ at Fiamma bar

Don’t forget to order any Rev&Rave drink or barchow at Fiamma for a chance to watch the 2010 Formula 1 Grand Prix night race in Singapore.

… and speaking of Diva,

I heard there’s a Diva in the house!

Here’s another fab reason why you should watch the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore!

Mariah Carey will perform on the grounds!

Not only that many other artists will be there too

Missy Elliott

Daughtry

Adam Lambert

Sean Kingston

and many many more!

Check  out the official website of the Singapore GP for the complete list of performers for the 2010 Singapore Grand Prix 🙂

It’s not yet too late to get tickets.  Some say the F1 tickets are expensive but these performers are more than just bonuses.  It’s all worth it. Visit singaporegp.sg for more info and to buy your tickets.

Buy your tickets yah? or just drop by Fiamma and other bars who partnered with the Singapore Tourism board for a chance to win a trip to Singapore and watch the Formula 1 and all the other stars!

Bar name: Fiamma
Address: 32 Jupiter St, Makati City
Contact: 897-1253
Hours: Mon-Sat. Opens at 7pm

See you in the Padang Area 😉

F1 Singapore Grand Prix Season FAQ #2:

Hi, I’m planning to go to the Singapore F1 this year and I`m considering the Bay Grandstand due to budget concerns. My cousin told me that the dark blue area at the very edge is nice so we can see the turn from the esplanade. What would you suggest to me since I read in your page that the dark green are the best seats. Hope to hear from you soonest. I plan to get my tickets already. Thanks so much! 🙂

and my reply:

I was actually seated at the yellow seats but I frequently walked around to get a better view of the F1 cars.  So, no matter where you sit, you can still do this.  The best seats for me are still the dark green ones at around rows 1-10, but I also went to the dark blue area to take photos of pictures in the esplanade turn.

I still love my pictures from the dark green seats.

Here’s the view from the dark blue seats.

Here’s the view from the dark green seats.

no grills:) there’s a tiny whole in there where you can squeeze your camera in… but I’m not sure if this year they put more grills there.

To book exclusive airfares and 2010 Formula One^TM Singtel Singapore Grand Prix all-in-one packages, log-on to www.singaporeair.com, or call Red Rock Travel at (632) 738-6614.

To directly purchase race tickets, visit www.singaporegp.sg, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call Racegear at (632) 359-4247.

With so many varied and exciting events during the 2010 Grand Prix Season Singapore, it’s time to experience YourSingapore the way you want to! For more information, visit Yoursingapore.com.