A LUNCHEON VALENTINE DATE

A LUNCHEON VALENTINE DATE

Five days before Valentine’s Day, my wife and I searched for a fine Valentine Dinner venue at and around the picturesque City of Tagaytay. We were astonished to find out that almost all the Fine Dining Venues were fully booked. And all the while I thought that the world is in crisis.

So, we settled for a Luncheon date at Discovery Suite. We reserved for early lunch at 11:00 a.m. to avoid the romantic rush and possible crowd of hungry lovers. We were told that there were few reservations for lunch and true enough we were only five pairs of senior citizens celebrating the day of love. There was an obvious pair of homosexuals decently enjoying their lunch too, minus the roses.

Someone distributed long stemmed rose to every lady while sweet music was playing romantic tunes. The atmosphere was in fact romantic as there was no noise compared to a crowded dinner happening. Dialogues were controlled as everyone was simply whispering sweet nothings to each other to while away the time.

The meal was lovely and sumptuous with appetizers of Asparagus Tempura and Asparagus with Prosciutto. Oyster Beignets was served with Ginger-braised Radish, Crispy Pork, Asian Vinegar Glaze, Light Beer Batter, Almond and Paprika Remoulade. Demis-Tasse consisted of Five-spice Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Peking Duck and Sesame Oil for me and for her, Creamy Artichoke Veloute, White Truffle Froth Permesen Crisp.

Her lobster was Clam Chowder Risotto in Aromatic Cilantro condiment while mine was with Shitake Baby Vegetables, Red Curry and Coconut Sauce. My Angos Rib Eye Steak was with Spanish Sherry Marinade, Mushroom’s “Al Agillo” and Pan Pepper Sauce. To me was offered Asian Soy Mustard Marinade, Garlic Edamame, Wasabi Potatoe Puree.

Finally my Chocolate Marquiz was composed of Baguio Strawberries and Pink Peppercorn English Cream. Hers was Passion Fruit Dizzles and Roasted Señorita Bananas. We concluded our Luncheon with a cup of coffee.

WE greatly enjoyed the Valentine Luncheon Date and went home fully convinced mutually that for love to survive it must be fed with Fine Meal together every once in a while.