Pia Wurtzbach doing a mini book signing session with Metro Photo by Metrophoto

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has added another feather to her festooned hat (or, crown, rather). Recently, this actress, Metro Channel's Pia's Postcards host, entrepreneur, and podcaster achieved her dream of becoming a published author.

In collaboration with ABS-CBN Books and UK-based Tuttle Publishing, Pia launched her debut novel, Queen of the Universe, in September, and has been going on book signing tours since. Her next one is the first international leg of her tour, happening on November 5 in Design Orchard in Singapore.

This intimate dinner with Pia Wurtzbach marked two things: the celebration of the launch of her book, 'Queen of the Universe,' and the unveiling of her latest Metro covers Photo by Metrophoto

'Queen of the Universe' is Pia Wurtzbach's debut novel, set against the rich backdrop of Manila's urban life. It follows Cleo, a young woman and family breadwinner who enters the world of beauty pageants. Photo by Metrophoto

Metro head Christina N. Lopez, Pia Wurtzbach, Metro editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra, and ABS-CBN Books head Mark Yambot Photo by Metrophoto

Editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra unveiled Pia Wurtzbach's latest Metro cover. Photo by Metrophoto

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But before this queen gets even busier, we threw an intimate dinner for her to celebrate her milestone as an international author and unveil her latest Metro covers. From the cover shoot held at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Quezon City to the gathering in Casa Buenas at Newport World Resorts, everything is aligned with Pia being the epitome of Pinoy pride with her global reach and influence.

To congratulate her on her recent accomplishments, there was indeed no better venue than Casa Buenas, a restaurant that offers Filipino cuisine with Spanish influences. Its interior has a warm and welcoming ambiance with its high ceiling and distinctively Filipino touches like capiz and solihiya. But, at the same time, Machuca tiles and statement chandeliers elevate the space to give it an intricate and luxe aesthetic.

Casa Buenas is located at the ground floor of Newport Grand Wing in Newport City, Pasay. Photo by Metrophoto

Casa Buenas served as the venue for the intimate dinner Metro threw for Pia Wurtzbach. Photo by Metrophoto

Pia Wurtzbach with Joee Guilas, Newport World Resorts' Director of Corporate Communications Photo by Metrophoto

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Despite the grand architecture and interior decor, dining at Casa Buenas is remarkably cozy with the comforting familiarity of their dishes. They are fares Filipinos have always enjoyed as a family, and their sophisticated presentations are a definite treat for some visual feast.

Keep scrolling to see the menu items we enjoyed at the #MetroLovesPia intimate dinner:

Complimentary bread

The bread was served with three kinds of compounded butter: ube, pineapple, and pimiento Photo by Metrophoto

Tabla: Sinuglaw (Grilled Pork with Tuna Ceviche and Toyomansi Gelee), Citrus Cured Salmon Tostada with Truffle Cream Cheese, and Sardinas Tostada (Olive Oil Marinated Sardines with Tomato Salsa) Photo by Metrophoto

Halaan (Clear Soup With Aromatic and Angel Hair Pasta) Photo by Metrophoto

Sinulog (Roasted Chicken with Cebu's Best Lechon Stuffing) Photo by Metrophoto

Grilled US Pork Ribeye with Salted Egg Salsa, Java Rice, and Balsamic and Sesame Sauce Photo by Metrophoto

Grilled Octopus with Sesame Vinegar Sauce Photo by Metrophoto

Banana Chocolate Pie Photo by Metrophoto

Photos by Metrophoto