George, Gem and Guilly's

George (1/25/2010 9:50:43 AM): puede ba tayo meet
tom?
January (1/25/2010 9:51:03 AM): any
ocassion?
January (1/25/2010 9:51:15 AM): jo, ikakasal ka na ? hehehe
George (1/25/2010 9:51:35 AM): di pa ko
ikakaksal
George (1/25/2010 9:51:47 AM): ayan wrong spelling tuloy
ako
January (1/25/2010 9:52:00 AM): what's with
tomorrow?
George (1/25/2010 9:52:23 AM): wala lang
January (1/25/2010 9:52:24 AM): any annoucement? parang me
surprise ka eh
George (1/25/2010 9:52:43 AM): nagusap kami ni gem if its
possible that we can go out tom
January (1/25/2010 9:53:02 AM): nag yes na ba
sya?
George (1/25/2010 9:53:05 AM): we missed you on your
birthday kaya kami taya this time
George (1/25/2010 9:53:12 AM): ym ko
ulit
George (1/25/2010 9:53:18 AM): para
sigurado
George (1/25/2010 9:53:21 AM): actually dapat
today
January (1/25/2010 9:53:29 AM): really!
George (1/25/2010 9:53:34 AM): eh something came up kaya
tom na lang
January (1/25/2010 9:53:44 AM): na touch naman
ako
George (1/25/2010 9:53:51 AM): yeah]
January (1/25/2010 9:54:14 AM): cge i'll find time tom
after office, mga 7pm
George (1/25/2010 9:54:23 AM): ok
January (1/25/2010 9:54:26 AM): where?
George (1/25/2010 9:54:34 AM): probably it would be around
makati
January (1/25/2010 9:54:47 AM): ok, i'll see you guys tom
in makati
George (1/25/2010 9:54:48 AM): or if you prefer a place
just let me know
January (1/25/2010 9:55:00 AM): naku kahit saan lang pde
ako
January (1/25/2010 9:55:09 AM): basta kayo kasama ko, no
worries
George (1/25/2010 9:55:19 AM): okGeorge (1/25/2010 9:55:25
AM): we will just finalize the venue
George (1/25/2010 9:55:30 AM): see you
tom
January (1/25/2010 9:55:35 AM): see you then
:)
George (1/25/2010 9:55:37 AM): :)

After the following exchanges of messages with my friend George a.k.a. Jojo over Yahoo! Messenger last Monday, I met him and another friend, Gem on Tuesday night.

I arrived ahead of time and had a quick time to shop at Debenhams before George arrived at Glorietta 4. Gem followed shortly. We initially thought of Talyer but later on decided for Gilligan’s. On a weekday, we did not expect a full house at Gilligan’s but we were surprised. We were on the waitlist so we decided Gerry’s Grill on the other end of the Glorietta 5. We arrived at Gerry’s with the same setting so we were clueless then where to dine and drink.

We were about to leave Glorietta 5 but then we passed at Guilly’s. The beer promo was inviting as well the simple and cozy interior of this restaurant. More so, it was not crowded and there were several tables unoccupied, so, with further adieu we stay on and immediately handed the menu.

Right away, George and Gem ordered for bottles of Strong Ice Beer while I had a bottomless iced tea. I suddenly remember my younger years when I can still compete with them drinking beer…kampai! Anyway, that was too long ago and I am choosing a clean and healthy lifestyle these days...lol! Let me go back to our orders, the first set we had were grilled and something veggie.

Nachos. Around P250++. The salsa is light yet just right for my taste. George loves this serving too.

Grilled Chicken Platter (Grilled Chicken, Chicken Kebab and Barbeque Chicken) P450++. I love the chicken kebab!

Vegetarian Delights (Tofu, Mushroom, Carrots, Bell Pepper). P200++ this one is appetizing.

We did not notice that we were eating too fast until it’s time for us to order our second set. It’s because we were enjoying a good chat over good food, the 80’s music and the accommodating wait staff who attended to all our requests.

The second set we enjoyed that night was pizza and sisig.

Hungarian Pizza. P230++ I promise to come back and try their Centennial Pizza soon, which is by the way Adobo topped.

Mixed Sisig (Pork and Chicken) P205++ It’s creamy and crunchy not because it’s all chicharon, one of our best orders that night.

Since these two friends of mine smoke, we requested to be transferred at their outdoor dining area and we were accommodate immediately. This kind is very seldom for us, a nearly perfect dining experience. Yehey!

After few more rounds of beer, Oliver joined us. We set aside there slices of pizza for him anyway…lol! And just before midnight, we bid each other good night. I did say thank you to George and Gem for the wonderful treat, it was so touching for them to come up with this idea. I felt very much loved by these friends and I loved them back.

I got dozens of photos that night, which Gem requested to be uploaded on FB. For now, here are some…

Thank you guys for remembering my birthday! You really are the best :)

Time after time I've enjoyed your nice company, Warmed by the
closeness we share, And when there were days that I needed encouragement, I knew you'd always be there…