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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Things You Should Never Do In a Club

For most partyphiles, moving inside a bar and acting like a true partyphile is like second nature. However, for some attention grabbing, etiquette-lacking, mojo-meandering, partyphile-wannabee; this may pose a challenge. And just on the idea of a slim chance that one of those wannabees may actually be reading this, I have come with some help. Here are the top ten things you should never do in the club, otherwise known as the Partyphile’s Modern Guide to Partying Properly:

1.) Never leave your drink unattended: First of all, without drink markers in this city’s bars, you can easily swap drinks with a stranger and contract some gross disease, like Loser-betes or the Home Body Syndrome, which is worse than having an actual disease. Gross! More importantly, someone might drop something in your drink which may result to you passing out, getting impregnated, or worse, cellphone-less.

2.) Never puke within the bar or within 3 meters of it: It is just unclassy and gross. Puking in a place where other partyphiles can see you is just plain embarrassing. If you want to vomit, do it inside a comfort room or as far away from the club as possible. Note: if you are reading this inside a coffeeshop while having some food and/or coffee, I apologize for the topic. If reading about puke makes you want to puke, you too are not allowed to do that inside the coffeeshop.

3.) Never crowd at the bar: if you plan to purchase drinks, then ask one or two people from your group to go to the bar and purchase drinks for all of you. This is just respectful to other people who want to order. More importantly, do not stay at the bar, by the bar, or anywhere near the bar. Not only will you make ordering for other partyphiles more difficult, you would subject yourself to dripping beer bottles passing over your shoulders (or your head if you are really short). If you want to make ordering a lot easier for you, make sure that you get the name of the bartender by asking him, or looking at his name tag. The next time you want to order something, yell out his name. That will always catch his attention. (duh) I know this sounds basic, but ask yourself: do you really know any bartenders by their name?

4.) Never ask the Club DJ for a song: He is a DJ. It is his job to look for songs that go well with each other, mix them in his own creative way, create beautiful transitions, play songs that seem appealing to the current crowd, and provide his own brand of music to the crowd.

a. Things that are not his job: pleasing you, playing your song, and looking through all his files just to find that one song you asked for that is not even that amazing.

b. Things that are supposed to play your requests: Jukeboxes, Radio DJs, Karaoke Machines, Mariachi bands in cheap resorts, Show bands in bars, vocalists in lounges, and other things that are NOT club DJs.

5.) Never wear sunglasses inside a club: My gawd! They are called SUN glasses for a reason. People who wear sunglasses inside bars (which are obviously dark) always seem like they think they are cooler than everybody else, especially when paired with a smug face and an arrogant swag. Annoying. Just plain annoying. In fact, if I am to be really honest, I have puked more times because of seeing people in sunglasses inside a bar rather than because of alcohol.

6.) Practice Ninja Moves: What are Ninja Moves? Well, those are tactics broke partyphiles employ to discreetly avoid paying for their own drinks. So no, please do not pretend like you have to pee whenever your partyphile leader announces that it is time to pay up. And no, do not suddenly disappear after you’ve finished your fourth round of Bacardi-Coke. If you do not have money to party, either don’t drink, or stay home.

7.) Never stand on the stairs: Why? Because it is inconsiderate. Why would you want to give everybody else a more difficult task of manoeuvring up or down the stairs? I mean, think about it. If you were a chick in stilettos and too many margaritas, wouldn’t you appreciate it too if the staircase was cleared out and sans annoying people who have nothing better to do than just hang out on the stairs?

8.) Start a fist fight: It is SOO un-partyphile-ish to start a fist fight. Partyphiles are the modern hippies. We stand for peace, love, and martinis! We are not supposed to pick fights, especially inside a bar. Moreover, it just ruins the mood for everybody else in the bar and forces your friends to stop partying.

9.) Never sit down the whole night: You are in a dance bar to (supposedly) dance. So no matter how much you hate the trash that the DJ is playing, gyrate a little. Exceptions: if you are NOT inside a dance bar, like a pub, or a watering hole. If your pants are torn in the middle and it would be too embarrassing to stand up. If your napkin leaked.

10.) Never fart: The truth is, most bars in the city have a problem with ventilation. It is bad enough that the whole place smells like alcohol and sweat, so please do not make it worse by farting. And do not give me that smirk. This actually happens. Trust me. There was this one instance when I was dancing with a group of guests from outside Davao and we started to choke on a stink bomb. They all swore that does not happen in Manila. See. So unless you want to embarrass Davao City even more, hold your fart it.

Catch Confessions of a Partyphile on the radio every Wednesdays from 6 to 9 in the PM on 105.9 Mix FM or www.mixfm1059.com. You could also follow the columnist on twitter.com/zhaun or facebook.com/confessionsofapartyphile. For comments, suggestions, and more confessions from this partyphile, log on tohttp://party.i.ph

Summer Mish Mash

So it is still summer. The sun is still shining, and the sweat glands are still overproducing. Most partyphiles have already made use of their summer vacay by going on vacations to far flung places and by lounging by the beach or some random pool in the city; but it has not ended yet. Some partyphiles are waiting for a big bang to end the season of sunshine with. Between you and me, I predict that there will be a double wham-bam of summer enders this season.

At the end of this week the Saranggani Bay Fest, arguably the hottest and funnest summer event in Mindanao, will take place, followed by a hot bangin’ party to end the month on the 27th, organized by (still) my favorite events organizing group: Fishtank Productions. Until then, you would have to find ways to beat the heat and take up your time, my young partyphile reader. Here are some suggestions for you:

If you are trying to look for ingenious ways to cool down this summer, and your old and trusted Halo Halo just does not cut it, here are fresher ideas:

5.) Bring a small Spray Bottle filled with water wherever you go and feel free to spray it on your face whenever you feel like it. You may also add some tea tree oil to provide an anti-septic effect, or some peppermint oil for a cooling effect.

4.) Mint Cosmetics and Toiletries: Try using mentholated shampoo, lip balm, facial masks, conditioner, soap, and (my latest discovery) mentholated toothpaste! Ok, so I was being sarcastic. But you get the idea right?

3.) Sparkling Water: This is the most refreshing type of water there is. The tiny bubbles and the fizz allow you to enjoy good old water in a more refreshing form. And although it is a bit pricey for water, it quenches my thirst like nothing else! And if you are wondering, Sparkling Water, like San Pellegrino or Perrier Vittel is naturally sparkly.

2.) Wet a towel and put in your freezer. You can use this to pat yourself down and cool yourself off. Simple. Easy. Do-able.

1.) Make some instant slush. All you have to do is fill ice cube trays with some fruit juice (you could also add alcohol if you want) and then pop it in the freezer. Simply pop out the frozen juice cubes and blend them in a blender until it resembles slush.

If you are throwing a house party and want to serve refreshing summer drinks, here are some of your options:

1.) Cool Collins: This non-alcoholic cocktail (also known as a mocktail) is a refreshing play on the mojito. This uses sparkling water, so you know it will cool you down. The fact that it has citrus will work well to cleanse your palate and refresh you. Here is how you make it:

  • Pour 2 oz of lemon juice in a glass
  • Combine it with a teaspoon of refined sugar or powdered sugar
  • Add 7 mint leaves (or more if it's an extra warm day)
  • Then crush it with a bar spoon or a small pestle then add some ice. Top it off with sparkling water, sip, and enjoy (preferably by the beach)

2.) Mojito: Is a refreshing and thirst-quenching cocktail that is perfect for a warm summer day. Here is how you make it:

· Tear three mint leaves and place in a highball glass

· Top it with 1.5 oz of white rum, 2 tablespoons of simple syrup (to make, simply cook equal amounts of water and sugar and simmer until all the sugar is dissolved), and half an ounce of lime juice.

· Add crushed ice.

· Add soda water until the glass is filled to the brim.

3.) Margarita: Becaise it ain’t summer until you’ve had a margarita, here is a recipe for the king of all summer drinks:

In a blender, combine:

· 2 oz of Tequila

· 1 oz Lime Liquor

· 1 oz Triple Sec

· 1 cup crushed ice

· Blend until smooth. Serve. Get Drunk.

Catch Confessions of a Partyphile on the radio every Wednesdays from 6 to 9 in the PM on 105.9 Mix FM or www.mixfm1059.com. You could also follow the columnist on twitter.com/zhaun or facebook.com/confessionsofapartyphile. For comments, suggestions, and more confessions from this partyphile, log on tohttp://party.i.ph

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Brazilian Woman Wins Rights To Masturbate at Work

A 36 year old Female Brazilian accountant won rights to masturbate and watch porn at work.

Drink of the Week: Mango Shandy


Since Summer is still here, I decided to give you a recipe that will help you cool down this season. The recipe is called Mango Shandy and it is quite refreshing. here is the four-step process it requires:

  1. Grab a glass
  2. Fill it with ice
  3. Fill half of it with Light Beer
  4. Top it with Sweetened Mango Juice from a can

Top 5 Advantages of Kissing

I got to kiss somebody the other night after a year-long dry spell. To celebrate that, here are the top 5 advantages of kissing:

5.)Research shows that people who kiss their partner every morning live five years longer than those who don’t.

4.) Research shows that three passionate kisses a day will actually help you lose weight.

3.) Kissing a girl is the perfect way to hide your face when your girlfriend steps inside the bar and you’ve told her you’re at home

2.) A kiss can get you free alcohol

1.) Kissing often leads to more than just kissing

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

May 18 is Hamburger Day

Today, May 18, is Hamburger Day. So grab a McDnalds, Jollibee, Burger King, Wendy's, Brother's, Minute, or Burger Machine burger and pig out!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Top Ten Pinoy Pulutans (Beer Matches)


I took an informal survey and asked which food Filipinos loved to munch on while drinking. Here are the results. You'd be surprised:

1.) Sisig with 30 percent of all the votes

2.) Peanuts gets 8 percent of the votes

3.) Chicharong bulaklak also gets 8 percent

4.) Kropek takes a considerable 4 percent

5.) Surprisingly lechon gets 4 percent as well

6.) Fish crackers come in at number 6 with 2 percent of the votes

7.) Fries also get 2 percent

8.) Lechon manok has 2 percent

9.) Pizza gets 2 percent

10.) and finally, the raw and fresh Sashimi is awarded 2 percent of the votes

Drink of the Week: Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail


Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail Recipe coming up!

Since we are celebrating "Eat What You Want Day" today, I decided to give out a recipe for a cocktail that is inspired by foodstuff. Thus, our Drink of the Week is called the Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail. It is really easy to make, and is really comforting, just like an oatmeal cookie. Here is the recipe and the instructions:

In a shaker, combine:

  • 1 oz of Bailey's Cream
  • 1 oz of Butterscotch (or Butterscotch flavored Cream Liqueur)
  • 1 oz of Goldschlager (If you are from Davao, you may grab some at The Brewery)
Shake with ice until it is cold and then strain the drink over your glass of choice.

You will definitely LOVE this cocktail

XOXO

Zhaun Ortega

May 11 2011 is Eat What You Want Day



Today is Eat What You Want Day, so go on, order some of your favorite food, and eat what you want in as big a portion as you wish. And since you have to drink something to push your food down, I'm going to give you a hot cocktail recipe that you are sure to love.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

What Is the Best Bar?


Whenever people learn about what I do for a living (although my parents argue that it’s what I do for a dying because they claim that partying kills me) their ready question would always be: “what is the best club in Davao?” Some even ask me what the best club in the Philippines is. This question is the KILLER for a partyphile like me. I feel like I should have a ready answer because everybody expects me to (and then they proceed to criticize my choice) and because, well, it is kind of part of my job to know the ins and outs of partying. But this all changed when I visited the capital city recently.

During this recent trip in Manila, I discovered one thing: certain partyphiles belong to certain types of party places. I, for one, frequent Starr in Davao. Why? Because I know the people. I am comfortable with the crowd. And when I party anywhere else in the Philippines, I only tend to enjoy bars that house the same crowd as that of Starr. Why? Because I am comfortable with that crowd. In a sense, partyphiles pick out their favorite bars not because they like the place or the music, but because they can relate with the crowd. Of course, other things factor in, but at the end of the day, the crowd dictates the whole party experience and it is important that you feel some sort of solidarity with the group that parties in some bar to make it your preferred bar.

As I always say, partying is all about politics. It is about finding your own status in the social ladder and enjoying your stay. It is not about looking down on others, or idolizing and trying to be one with the chosen few who are “up there” in the partyphile ladder of success; it is about enjoying where you currently are.

So what is the best bar? I can’t say. It all depends on your crowd, your type of party, and your mood when you go there. Because at the end of the day, the one thing that really matters is your desire to party.

Catch Confessions of a Partyphile on the radio every Wednesdays from 6 to 9 in the PM on 105.9 Mix FM or www.mixfm1059.com. You could also follow the columnist on twitter.com/zhaun or facebook.com/confessionsofapartyphile. For comments, suggestions, and more confessions from this partyphile, log on to http://party.i.ph

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

It's MID SUMMER babies!


It is MID SUMMER partyphiles! Time to go deep into your Summer State of Mind and start finding a SUmmer fling!!!!! Toodles!

My Top 5 Ways to Cool Down This Summer

5.) Bring a small Spray Bottle filled with water wherever you go and feel free to spray it on no your face whenever you feel like it.

4.) Mint Cosmetics and Toiletries: Try using mentholated shampoo, lip balm, facial masks, conditioner, soap, and (my latest discovery) MENTHOLATED TOOTHPASTE. LOL. Ok, so I was being sarcastic. But you get the idea right? Use everything mentholated!

3.) Sparkling Water: Again, is the most refreshing type of water there is. The tiny bubbles and the fizz allow you to enjoy good old water in a more refreshing form.

2.) Wet a towel and put in your freezer. You can use this to pat yourself down and cool yourself off.

1.) Make some instant slush. All you have to do is fill ice cube trays with some fruit juice (you could also add alcohol if you want) and then pop it in the freezer. Simply pop out the frozen juice cubes and blend them in a blender until it resembles slush.

Drink of the Week: Cool Collins


Because we're mid-way through summer, I decided to give out a recipe that is both easy to make and refreshing. Unlike most of the drinks I share, this is NOT alcoholic. SHOCKER!!!! Alcohol dehydrates the body, so its not a good idea to bask in the sun with some alcohol in hand.

Now, here's a piece of trivia not many people know.

Fact: the most refreshing type of drink is water. But not just any old kind of boring, flat, tap... sparkling water is hands down the most refreshing drink for summer. So, here is a mocktail recipe with a lot of sparkling water.

Here is the Cool Collins:

  • Pour 2 oz of lemon juice in a glass
  • Combine it with a teaspoon of refined sugar or powdered sugar
  • Add 7 mint leaves (or more if it's an extra warm day
Then crush it with a bar spoon or a small pestle then add some ice. Top it off with A LOT!!!!!!! (said in a high-pitched, semi-sing-song voice) of sparkling water... Sip. and Enjoy.





*note: You could buy sparkling water at Starbucks, Coffee Cat, or any good grocery. Look for San Pellegrino or Perrier Vittel