The Cafe Juanita Experience.

I know, I know....it has been forever since my last entry but I will try to make up for it by getting rid of all the backlog I have. It is tough when one does not have a computer but come Wednesday, I will be a mother of a new IMac...I opted for a desktop so that I can sleep better at night. Having had a laptop for more than 5 years, I think that I lost a whole year of zzz's put together.

Anyway, I had a very nice dinner with the Kauffman's, Syjuco's, Hoschka's and Salientes last week at Cafe Juanita in Mandaluyong City. As soon as we entered the restaurant, it felt like the land of the whiteys. They were all over the place. Hardly any Flippers or Chinese dining there which surprised me because it is a hole in a wall kinda cafe and it wasn't very easy to find either. It is a cafe/bar/restaurant/furniture place all in one. Very interesting chandeliers, decoration and collection of plates and silverware. It was full to the brim and our group of nine had to squeeze in a table for 6 while we waited for the people to vacate our territory. When we were given a table for 12, we were so far apart that we all decided that we want to test each other's deodorant and snuggle up in our table for 6. We didn't mind so much as it felt cozier and besides, it would be the perfect way for me to taste everyone's order without having to look like a beggar.

The place.











The gang, starting with your bloggerina and Philipp.

Paul and soon to be Daphne Syjuco with T. Hoschka.
Janina Hoschka, Mai and David Kauffman.

Because we were so close to each other, David couldn't help himself and threw a glass of red wine on Janina's black and white dress. He says it was an accident but I personally believe that it is all the pent up anger David feels for Janina's abusive treatment he has been receiving all these years. Go David Go!!!Michael Salientes who had all sorts of juicy chika to share that evening.
The Hoschka brothers, as predicted, ordered the same thing. Seabass.
Corned Beef with vegies.

Beef Rendang .
Binagoongang Pork Liempo.
3-way Adobo.
Grilled squid. Lastly, with all the wine throwing, gossip sharing and bill splitting, I forgot to get the details of Cafe Juanita. Will update this as soon as I get it.

Lock and Key Match Party!

Event: EVOLUTION
Date: Sept. 20, 2007, 7 pm
Venue: NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio
Organizers: Shu Eumura, Globe Platinum and Motorola

Upon entry, half of the guests are given a small key and the other half, a padlock. It's up to you to circulate and find your match and when you do, both of you win a cellphone. A pretty good concept especially when it was still a bit early and only a small crowd was around but when it got late, there were about 300 people and you can see all the guests working the crowd talking to strangers to see if they are lucky. It got pretty tiring after a while. My gang and I simply gave up.

For entertainment, there was a 20 man orchestra that played one song (Diamonds are Forever) performed by a singer and surprisingly a DJ to give it an upbeat touch to it. A very cool commercial came on for Motorola which garnered applause from the party people. After, there were about 20 dancers who did their thing on the stage, balloon popping for prizes and then back to eating Japanese cocktail food (Zen) and trying out each and every padlock or key one can find.

Although it was fun and a good way to meet people, I personally believe that it was rigged. I bumped into 5 socialites and 3 of them had found their match. Sounds a bit too fishy for me. But then again, you know how these things are in the fashion and cellphone industry. Am I sounding a bit bitter that I didn't win? Hihihi, perhaps I am.


David Kauffman with super cool "shadey" necklace.

Always fresh and beautiful, Leah Puyat.

PQ, your bloggerina, Mia Borromeo and Rorie Carlos.

All smiles, Wesley Villarica and I.

My soul sistah, PQ.

Wearing a very dramatic silk, satin and wool with silk screen by Aj Omandac dress that's inspired by Japanese warriors.

Good friend from Puerto Rico, Ray Serrano.

Srdjan Mendoza exerted all efforts to find his match but to no luck.