We celebrated my cousin Dianne's 18th birthday at the New World Makati's Cafe 1228.
The theme was "Mismatched." As in come in totally conflicting, clashing, contradicting fashion.
If there is one thing you need to know about me, it is that I have a terribly boring fashion sense. How adventurous I am with food is how unexciting I am with my wardrobe. My style is simple and classic (and I adore magical draperies that make me look thinner than my 160 pounds.)
So this was a huge challenge for me. But I didn't want to be a spoilsport.
The whole night I was praying nobody would see me! Lol! :P
I kept it subtle while a few of the cousins went all out with their outfits
I went all out on the food.
Seafood station
Grilling station
Noodle soup station
Cured meats station
Bread station
Dessert station
Prime rib station
My plates:
Kalderetang kambing, ginataang sitaw at calabasa , adobong pusit, , beef bourguignon,
chicken oriental rice
Beef tenderloin with cream mustard and truffle essence, US prime roast beef,
vanilla dauphinoise potatoes
Baked oysters
Desserts
Mango crepe
Vino
Nikko made this white fondant cake and asked everyone to write down greetings for the
birthday celebrant. I think this was an awesome idea!!!
Even Gwama had fun writing on it! :)
Birthday giveaways: personalized coasters
More birthday giveaways: polvoron
(Boy, did the aunties have fun posing for pictures with these red paper purses!)
Mismatched shoes! :)
Dianne's birthday cakes
I really, really love this happy cake! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Happy Birthday, Dianne!!!
Now can you please feed Gwama her cake already! :D
Cafe 1228: New World Makati, Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati. Tel: +632 811 6888
New World Makati Hotel Website
