You Ask, Partyphile Answers: Should I Invite Someone to Someone Else's Party?

Jill: Hi Partyphile! Usually, I get invited to a party/event where I don't know anybody. Would it be alright if I bring a friend along?

Partyphile: Hey Jill! I know it gets very tempting to bring a friend with you to avoid uncomfortable social situations. However, most etiquette experts would tell you not to do that just because it messes up the host's day. It gives them another thing to worry about, another person to entertain, and another hitch to fix.

What I suggest you do is drop by the party, try to see if you have friends there, try to make new friends, or simply leave once you feel uncomfortable with the situation,

Of course, it is the host's duty to see to it that everyone is entertained and nobody feels out of place, but this can prove to be a gargantuan task for a huge celebration.

Partyphile Poll: Men Drinking Ladies Drinks--- HOT or NOT?

Here's a controversial topic in the partyphile world: is it alright for men to be seen drinking Ladies Drinks? Is it hot or not?

Deng Ongkingko: Not! I prefer seeing a man drinking Colt45. Strong beer for real men.

Marjorie Mendoza: Not! A ladies drink is called a "ladies" drink for a reason.

Karla Singson: It depends. I'd be intrigued though. Maybe it would make me go over and strike a conversation with him. For me, I'd be more interested in the man rather than the drink in his hand. And if he has the balls to drink a cosmo in a club, then, that's something!

Eric Michael Tan: Walang basagan ng trip! I love Lychee Martinis! It's really the attitude that matters regardless what the man drinks.

Doy Bijis: Drink what you want and stop worrying about what other people think about you. 

Koi Sevilla: Not! I want my man hunched over a beer or a shot of whiskey, brooding away as if the world is against him. And then after he takes the shot or consumes the bottle, he is ready to do battle, destroy his enemies, and then make love to me! Growl. Sexy!

Brian Reyes: Not! I'd rather be a ma drinking with the ladies than one who actually drinks ladies drinks.

Panjee Morales: Not! Mukatawa jud ug taman! (I'd laugh like crazy)

Ria Lumapas: Hot! What's with all the labels? Besides, just because you're a man doesn't mean you have to be all macho. If it tastes good, go for it!

JVince: Not! There would always be that notion that he's gay or not man enough. He ain't goin' home with anyone, that's for sure.

Jonah Taojo: Not! Even my gay friends don't like cocktails that much. We like it HARD!!! It's not sexy at all. It's going to make me think twice if he's straight or not.

Tip of the Day: Master a Cocktail

No matter how easy it is to buy pre-made cocktails, alcopops, or good old beer these, every Partyphile must master at least three cocktail recipes.

I'm not suggesting that you go all out or study bar tending extensively; I'm just saying that it is good to have at least three mastered cocktails in your pocket when the opportunity comes to impress your fellow partyphiles or when there is no bartender in sight.

It would be wise to master three cocktails with the same ingredients as well so that you could make more cocktails with a limited set of ingredients and impress everyone with your tending know-how.

ANTI FREEZE: TRY THIS ONE OUT IF YOU WANT A SIMPLE COCKTAIL THAT IS REFRESHING AND A BREEZE TO MAKE. THE SECRET HERE IS IN THE RATIO. (Click to get the recipe)














CUBA LIBRE: BASICALLY A RUM AND COKE, THIS SIMPLE COCKTAIL IS FAMILIAR TO EVERYONE'S PALATE. CALL IT THE "CUBA LIBRE" TO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE YOU KNOW MOR ETHAN YOU ACTUALLY DO ABOUT BAR-TENDING. 

TEQUILA SUNRISE: THIS CLASSIC COCKTAIL IS EVERYONE'S FAVORITE. LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT BY CLICKING THIS PARAGRAPH.

Drink of the Week: Blue Martini

Our drink of the week comes in a cool blue hue but packs a definite punch! The Blue Martini is a simple cocktail that is best made with high-quality ingredients. But after a couple of swigs of this hard-packing cocktail, nobody would really mind if you switch it up with cheap liquor.

In a cocktail shaker with ice combine :

1 1/2 ounces of Vodka
1 1/2 ounces of Gin
1/2 ounces of blue curacao

Shake. Strain. Serve on a Martini glass with an orange twist. You may also serve the drink on the rocks in a rocks glass

Drink of the Week: Milkshakes!

According to an online survey, the drink that people most enjoy with their burger is the good old milkshake.

Since today is CHEESEBURGER DAY, Confessions of a Partyphile has decided to give you an easy-peasy Milkshake recipe that should work well with any flavor of ice cream

In a blender, combine:

• two cups of ice cream
• one cup of milk

Blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.

September 19 is Cheeseburger Day!!!

Today, September 19, is Cheeseburger Day!!!

Thus, you have every reason to spoil yourself with a fat, juicy, savory piece of meaty goodness!

And don't forget to send some this way. Enjoy your burger day!

Newsflash April 19, 2012

Hollywoodreporter.com

'Bwakaw'  Selected as Philippines Oscar Entry

Director Jun Robles Lana’s recent Toronto entry Bwakaw has been selected to represent the Philippines in the best foreign language film category at the 85^th Academy Awards.

The Film Academy of the Philippines announced the selection of the drama-comedy, which stars 83-year-old Filipino action star and comedian Eddie Garcia as a gay man who came out of the closet at 70. The film is repped internationally by Fortissimo Films.

Sanfrancisco Chronicle

Photos, videos bigger in Twitter redesign

Twitter's rise as a global communications service came in short bursts of text-only messages. But a redesign of the company's website and mobile apps announced Tuesday could generate new revenue streams by placing greater emphasis on photos and videos.

In other words, a picture is now worth 140 characters.

CEO Dick Costolo appeared on NBC-TV's "Today" show to announce that the San Francisco company has completely overhauled its iPad app, tweaked its website and revamped its iPhone and Android apps to make visual elements like photos and videos more prominent.

Blogcritics.org

Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj Join Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson on Idol's Judging Panel

On Sunday, September 16, the revamped American Idol judging panel made its official debut in New York. Country artist Keith Urban and pop/hip hop artist Nicki Minaj joined previously confirmed judges pop diva Mariah Carey and music producer Randy Jackson to begin the process of sending season 12's Idol hopefuls to Hollywood.