So, the party was at a place called Maris’ Kitchenette. Now, whether the party was a grand opening event or for my birthday is a matter of perspective. There was a cake with candles and my name on it, and I paid for the beer. The food was given away for free too (and technically, I paid for that too) I got there about 1:00 and there were already quite a few people in attendance, and more came and went throughout the day. I knew most everyone there and received the customary birthday greetings and songs. I enjoyed myself and that’s as it should be, right?
Not just one cake……but two. Both were consumed by the end of the day.The kitchen crew were friends of the owner who volunteered to help out for the big event.I contributed the stove, freezer, and refrigerator.
I’m sorry, but I didn’t pay much attention to the food. I know there was a pancit noodle dish, chicken wings, shanghai lumpia, and a few other offerings. Not the full menu, but lots of volume. Also all gone by closing time.
Some of the early arrivers…It’s actually a pretty comfortable venue. Right on the National Highway. The kitchen is large and there is counter eating on the outside perimeter.Greetings to you, Joanna (who lives upstairs from me) and Kate, who is a real cutie. I told her one time after she had taken off her glasses, “you know, you look better without the glasses”. She didn’t miss a beat in responding, “you look better without my glasses too.”The Alley Cats crew also showed up, leaving one girl behind to man the bar.Mingling with some of the guests…More guests and some of the food on offer. Sorry I didn’t get more food shots…We had a rain squall mid-afternoon. Only lasted 15 minutes or so, but it flooded the highway out front.This is AFTER the major road construction/drainage installation project. Only in the Philippines!The birthday boy……performing the traditional COVID spreading ritual…
Once the party wound down and the kitchenette closed up, we moved next door to Mango’s where I treated the hard-working staff to a roast chicken dinner.
Thanks for helping make my day special.
5 thoughts on “A good beginning…”
Maybe not enough food pics, but lots of smiling faces. Looks to have been a good, auspicious opening. Here’s hoping for a great, prosperous future for your friend, and a good return on investment for you.
Looks like a “grand” opening. Hope things continue to do well.
(On a completely random side note – I am always impressed with how well cake decorators are able to write on cakes. And it is not like they can start over if they make a mistake. LOL)
Yes, I’ve had the same thought re: cake writing. Hell, I can’t write that well with pen and paper…
Kev, the only return on my investment I’m hoping for is that she can sustain the business, make a living from it, and maybe create a couple of jobs for other folks in need along the way…
Happy Birthday McCrarey! I’ll raise my beer stein and wish you 66 more! Peace Out!
Maybe not enough food pics, but lots of smiling faces. Looks to have been a good, auspicious opening. Here’s hoping for a great, prosperous future for your friend, and a good return on investment for you.
Looks like a “grand” opening. Hope things continue to do well.
(On a completely random side note – I am always impressed with how well cake decorators are able to write on cakes. And it is not like they can start over if they make a mistake. LOL)
Yes, I’ve had the same thought re: cake writing. Hell, I can’t write that well with pen and paper…
Kev, the only return on my investment I’m hoping for is that she can sustain the business, make a living from it, and maybe create a couple of jobs for other folks in need along the way…
Happy Birthday McCrarey! I’ll raise my beer stein and wish you 66 more! Peace Out!