Partyphiles Confess: Potluck Parties

Koi Sevilla: Jelly Shots

Claude Dee: Pesto Pasta

Alvin Lagarto: Sushi

Chingbee Munoz: Shepherd's Pie

Charlene Suelto: Carbonara

Partyphile Clues You In: Potluck Parties

A potluck party is a type of celebration wherein individuals bring food or drinks for everyone at the party to share. Now, the problem is a lot of people do not bother to cook for potluck parties and end up buying food at the last minute. Thus, the most convenient options are usually the things we see on a potluck spread.

Too many people bring donuts, cakes, and lechon manok to potluck parties and it's getting kind of tired. Oh, and just so you know, everybody is getting tired of your secret Spaghetti recipe. Go for variety next time and choose a food item that you think nobody else will bring.

XOXO

Zhaun Ortega

Your Ultimate Partyphile

Drink of the Week: Citrus-Cucumber Coolers

This particular recipe is cool and refreshing and is easy to make even during potluck parties. The ingredients are easy to lug around if you plan to make it in someone else's home but i suggest that you make it at home and then transfer it to spill proof containers. Then transfer them to the punch bowl when you get to the potluck party

In a punch bowl combine:

• 2 liters of Lemonade
• 1 liter of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
• 1 bunch of mint leaves torn diagonally
• juice of 1 cucumber
• one cucumber, sliced
• ice cubes

Partyphile Celebrates: International Potluck Day

It's International Potluck Day! So call your friends, ask them to bring some food and some alcohol for dinner tonight at your place and have an instant potluck party.

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Partyphiles Confess: Kadayawan

I asked how you plan to celebrate Kadayawan. Here are your answers:

Jong Atmosfera: Stay at home. I hate crowds

Exal Orilla: Avail of all the discounts and promos

Mark Ner: Ca't wait for Indak-indak

Marga Rey: shop! shop!shop!

Dexter Salazar: Catch super-sales in malls

Doy Bijis: Drink bottomless cocktails at Eagles Bar

Kadayawan Things to Do

I gathered up all the hottest events to give you a shortlist of the things to hit during Kadayawan. You may use this list to immerse yourself in the festivities or as a itinerary if you plan to tour friends visiting from other cities to experience Kadayawan.

1. The Kadayawan sa Dabaw Opening is happening on August 15, 2011, 4 PM, at People’s Park. Drop by for a refresher course about Kadayawan and discover how it came to be, what it’s all about, and what else to expect for this year’s festivities. Also expect cultural performances.
2. Hudyakaan sa Kadayawan is also happening from the 15^th until the 22^nd along the stretch of Roxas Avenue from starting 5 PM. Hudyakaan sa Kadayawan is the Dabawenyo version of a street party. So if you want to dance in the streets while enjoying good music and imbibing the vibe of the ordinary Dabawenyo “masses”, this is the place to be. Plus, it is bound to be a lot of fun for tourists.
3. Hab-hab sa Chinatown is happening from August 16 until September 22 at the Sta. Ana Wharf. This event is basically a food fest so expect a whole line of booths that sell every gustatory treat you can imagine! This is the perfect Kadayawan destination for foodies ad tourists in search of edible “pasalubong” items.
4. For the photography enthusiast, the Mindanow Photo Congress is happening from August 19 to 21 at the NCCC Mall Kadayawan Hall during mall hours.
5. If you are craving for a night of glitz, glamour, song, dance, and comedy, you might want to check out Follies de Mwah. This live show is based on Vegas style show-girl revues featuring some of the best performers from the capital city. This is happening on August 19, 8:30 PM at the CAP Auditiorium.
6. For a chillaxed time by the beach, you can hit the first Jazz Festival in Davao, happening on August 20-211 from 8:00 to 6:00 in the evening at Bogser’s by the sea, Seafood Restaurant and Tiki Bar at Times Beach.
7. For boozing with style while keeping well withing budget, you could hit Marco Polo Davao’s Eagles Bar and avail of their bottomless cocktails from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for only 150 bucks. You could also enjoy the music of one of the best local DJ’s—Gary during Fridays and Saturdays.
8. For fashion finds, gastronomic treats, pasalubong items, little nothings, and a whole lot more, you may check out the Kadayawan Bazaar at the Davao Convention Center from August 18 to 21.
9. If the taste of old-school partying is what you lust for, hit Route 88 on August 20 along Roxas Avenue for the “Best of the 90s” Dance Party. On the deck wil be DJ Ritchie Ritch and DJ Maxxey Perez from Club Vudu, Cebu (who happens to be a Davaoeno!)
10. If you are into clubbing and video-mixing, you may check out the Sonique Rush Party Series at Hybrid from August 15 to 21. The party starts at eight in the evening and will feature resident DJs from Starr as well as Video-DJ Chrismyk from Manila. Chrismyk has played in Republiq, Manor, and Hacianda.
11. For clubbing in high-style, you may also check out Starr’s Kadayawan Party which still remains top-secret as of press time. However, expect the party to be crazy, posh, and wild as most of Starr’s events are.