What I love about Christmas is that so many friends from all over the world come home to celebrate Christmas. There is nothing like a Filipino Christmas!  We just know how to celebrate this important holiday like no other race on the planet!

I recently had the pleasure to join a super chic homecoming dinner for one of our dearest friends Noel de la Rama!  Noel has not been home for more than a decade, he resides in New York and is a personal chefs for super famous people.  Currently he is the personal chef of Mr. Dustin Hoffman!   Noel is like my own personal Zagat guide, giving me tips on the latest, hottest, best eats in New York City!   Apart from that Noel is really one great guy!  We all love him!

He decided to surprise his best friend Junie Rodriguez with his home coming!  Tita Fe ( Junie’s Mom) was in cahoots with the whole surprise!  The evening was an immense success!  The meal was lovingly prepared amidst the most chic environment!  Tita Fe & Junie are really my personal life style heroes!

The Rodriguez's Christmas tree!

Junie was visually surprised with Noel's arrival.

It was a homecoming of sorts too for friends Rone( Barcelona) and her sister Tish with her boyfriend Nave. They reside in New York.

The best friends photo opportunity! Apparently they have not taken a photograph together in like forever! Rico, Noel, Junie and Anton!

I love this shot!

Junie taking into the dining table the star of the dinner. Cuchinillo! ( baby lechon!)

The super gorgeous Tita Fe! Her ear chandeliers are by Pepito Albert!

Maryfe, rone and tish pose for a shot.

The dinner was really fantastic, filled with memories and hopes for the future.

Anton, Tita Fe and Rico, relaxing after the dinner. Those chairs are so comfortable, I really want one of those! LOL!

HUGS!
RAJO!