SALON DE NING:
A Sight to See and the Place to Be A new hip, and stylish venue gives us one more reason to visit The Peninsula Manila.
BY KATHLEEN ASUNCION
“To live in comfort with one’s friends, one must be free to entertain and be entertained”
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orn out of a fictional character, Salon de Ning located at The Peninsula Manila, showcases an eclectic collection of furniture from all around the world. Enter Salon de Ning and you will be thrust into the world of Madame Ning, a jetsetter socialite from Shanghai in the 1930s. Madame Ning loved to travel and see the world. Having a knack for collecting various objects from exotic places she has visited, Madame Ning has filled her home with all sorts of things. In Salon de Ning, the word ‘minimalist’ is unheard of. Stepping into every room is a visual feast with elegant chandeliers, animal print furniture, and couches in bold colors. Designed by Henry Leung of Chhada Siembieda Leung Limited, Salon de Ning evokes the feeling of being in 1930s Shanghai, the “Paris of the East”. One would marvel at the numerous objets d’ art that make up every themed room in Salon de Ning. The Boxing themed room is inspired by the 1937 World Heavyweight champion Joe Louis who was rumored to be in love with Madame Ning. Sample Salon de Ning’s Asian fusion cuisine while in the Boxing room decorated with punching bags, boxing gloves, and photos of Joe Louis. Mingle with friends while having their signature cocktail, Ning Sling, in the room that showcases an Imeldiffic Madame Ning’s
shoe collection similar to that of former first lady Imelda Marcos. Munch on their bestselling pork adobo for appetizer while in the Zeppelin room and be transported to New York while flying over the Empire State Building. The room is inspired by Madame Ning’s friend, German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who came up with the design of the aircraft. Try Salon de Ning’s own brand of Champagne, Champagne de Ning while in the Shanghai room which is reminiscent of Madame Ning’s Shanghai mansion. In this room, numerous photos in sepia cover the walls and Shanghainese furniture accent the glamorous area. Having opened in December 2010, Salon de Ning is slowly becoming the perfect venue for parties and other social gatherings. Live entertainment will keep you energized and will set the mood for your stay in Salon de Ning. With a design that trumps The Peninsula’s Salon de Ning in New York, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, Salon de Ning at The Peninsula Manila is captivating, glamorous, and eclectic yet far from being tacky. It is like stepping into a very chic museum. It is a hodgepodge of different furniture and art pieces yet everything seems so cleverly put together. If you’re looking for a unique place to eat, have a few drinks, and mingle with friends, swing by Salon de Ning for an art deco bar lounge experience that is one of its kind.