a taste of French Fashion Food

02.23.11

I got a call from Johnny Litton’s PR firm asking me to confirm my attendance to their email invitation for an event. I remember getting an email about it. Thinking it was one of those spam mails, I deleted the email.

It turned out it was an invitation for a cocktail party for Society Lounge to promote the place to events and wedding planners. Lenz and I were supposed to have a coffee date yesterday. I asked her to come with me to this event instead.

We arrived on time, 5PM as stated in the text invite. The place was so posh, yet cozy and relaxing. The perfect venue for company meetings, seminars, client meet ups, and date night…. ;)

It’s divided into 2 areas – the dining area, which is open for lunch and dinner, and the lounge area to have a pre or after dinner drinks.

the foyer


dining area



lounge area with comfy chairs and pillows

The food, prepared by Chef Patrice Freuslon, who is also one of the owners, was inspired by French Fashion Food of Paris.

We were first given welcome drinks of Piper Heidsieck champagne… I’m no wine connossier, I am still a newbie in wine appreciation 101, but I like it – crisp and sweet…I think you can’t go wrong with champagne. After finishing my glass of champagne, we were offered red wine and some hors d’oeuvres.

What caught my attention was their lunch menu posted at the entrance…

LUNCH two plates fo Php 488+ …. Huh? 500 pesos lunch for two at this chic place?

For the price, you get two entrees of your choice from this selection - Lamb Shank with dried fruits, Special Beef Burger,Dover Sole Fillet Mandarin Sauce, Pork Medallion Rosemary sauce. With more choices for soups, salad, and dessert.

I made a mental note to come back soon…. for a date night with my felipe…. ;)

Here are some more photos of the event…

our welcome drink.... piper heidsieck champagne brut



and afterwards red wine



sorry... forgot to ask the name of this... but it has ground beef... like a mini taco.


beef burritos and ceviche (this is so refreshing... loved it!)



caesar's salad with grilled chicken in mini bowls.


there were two pasta selections.... i opted for linguinni in putanesca sauce.



while Lenz, chose penne in pesto sauce




a selection of dessert cocktails..... creme brulee and strawberries and cream



i got the creme brulee.... (think of paris!) and apple crumble



Johnny Litton with Chef Patrice Freuslon and partners.






i love the powder room with it's bronze tiles and olive and red walls.

Society Lounge is located at the ground floor Atrium of Makati Building,

Makati Avenue, Makati City

Telephone number 4081852

Restaurant is open from 11am to 11pm for lunch and dinner, while the lounge area is open 5pm to 2 am.

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Photography by Jo Lim

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