October 6 –Madz, together with her visiting cousin from Australia, Bridgette, picked me up at the office that Tuesday evening. Off we braved the Makati traffic from Ortigas.
After rounding up the restaurants in the area, Bridgette finally picked People Palace since she was in the mood for Thai food.
On the Table
Chicken Satay PHP 380
Sliced chicken meat in bamboo skewers grilled and served with peanut sauce
Pad Thai PHP 380
Stir-fried rice noodle with prawn, chicken, tofu and bean sprouts
Kao So Gai PHP 380
Northern Style chicken curry with soft crispy egg noodles
Vanilla Sky PHP 290
Signature long and cool cocktails made by muddling fresh fruits, extracts and premium spirits plus a few special ingredients: fresh raspberry, lychee, absolut vanilla, vanilla sugar, cranberry juice, served long
People Palace serves modern Thai cuisine. People Palace’s main dining area has a progressive ambience that can accommodate close to 90 people. The posh al fresco lounge area can accommodate 50 more guests and features leatherette “day beds.” When you find the interior a bit too stiff, there is option to lounge or dine casually at their low bench tables outside. Service is adequate and friendly –just the right fit for the international guests that visit the restaurant.
After dinner, we headed to Ice Bar for some late night drinks. I remember my first poker tournament at this bar some years back. We were joined by Madz’ friends, Pat and Migs. Bumped into an old friend, Philip, who I haven’t seen in a while. I barely finished my one drink but I remember us laughing hysterically that night. What a fantastic time. Music wasn’t so bad either. And I did realize that it’s such a small world after all.
People Palace
G/F Garden Side Greenbelt 3,
Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
(632) 729 2888
Ice Bar
3/F Greenbelt 3,
Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
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Their Pad Thai is really good!!
Miss you Jane!