My Lucid Intervals

At the heart of the busy streets of Ortigas lies a place where great food and cozy ambiance meets in a very fancy way. I have walked pass Cafe 1771 a lot of times and I would try to peek through their windows wondering what does this stylishly decorated cafe offers. I had eaten here once at an event but I was not able to savor the food served during the event because I was in a hurry to go back to the office. It was only last week when I had the chance to wander through the cafe in amazement at the daintiest and stylish detail of the place. The Cafe has two parts: The Lounge and The Whimsy.

The Lounge looks like a mini library which made my heart popped in an instant. My favorite place in school when I was younger was the library. I love the smell of old books as I lift through their pages. Cafe 1771 lounge is country style library with a touch of modernity. A perfect place for business meetings and events. The place looks so cozy and it looks perfect for a tête-à-tête. Boys, you could never go wrong if you'll bring your special someone here especially if you are at the getting to know each other stage. hehe If you have enough money to burn, you can forget the usual coffee place jam packed with reviewers and people, bring your date here for a nice chit chat or a more personal and intimate conversation. If you are not a fan of late night drinking sessions in a bar with your barkada like I do, bringing your friends here at the lounge for a bit of reminiscing and catching up is a nice idea as well.

The well lighted interiors and fun details of The Whimsy ( the second part of the Cafe) is very inviting. It reminds me of cafes seen in international films.

The clean and elegant interiors are contrasted with the striking hues of blue and fuchsia chairs. The place is not intimidating rather it looks very inviting. For a girly girl like me, I love the splash of colors in this place.

Enough of the babble about the interiors, let us go to the most important part. ZE FOOD!

It took me a lot of time choosing the drink I should get. I was debating with myself if coffee would be fine for dinner. I just can't resist ice cream with coffee. Good thing, I trusted my instinct and this tastes so good. If you a re a coffee lover, you will love the taste of rich coffee with a twist of sweetness because of the ice cream. I forgot to take note of the name of this drink and the price. I know, my bad. I think this is the Chateau Iced Cream Coffee. Blame it to my laziness, I really thought I could find their complete menu on the internet.

Fried Squash Flower (P285)
Stuffed with anchovy and kesong puti and deep-fried

The fried squash flower was stuffed with anchovies and kesong puti. I am not impressed that much on this selection. Perhaps, this is due to my strong taste buds. It was crunchy enough but I did not tasted much of the kesong puti or even the anchovies. I even thought that the kesong puti was tofu.

Salbacho Pizza (Php 380)
Napolitaine Sauce, Salami, Bacon, and Chorizo, Mozarella, Basil

The best I have ever tasted on the dinner table that night. Yes, call me biased but I am in love with pizza. When I saw this being served by the waiter, I can't stop but stare at the mouthwatering toppings. I would usually drown my pizza and burger with tomato ketchup but I refused to do such habit that night. I tried to savor every bite. I love the thin crust which is slightly crunchy. The blend of the topping tastes so good, I can finish half of this pizza, I swear.

Winebar Burger (Php 410)
I am not a fan of burger but this one is an exception. The patty was made with thick angus beef grounded and fried into perfection. There a hint of organic fusion in every bite. I also love the fries. It was not too oily and it tastes like a top notch home made juicy fries sans the weird taste of fastfood fries.

Organic Chicken (Php 580)

The goodness of succulent fresh chicken served in a plate. However, the burger tastes more organic than this one.

Orange Pork Spareribs (Php 450)
Stewed in a long-simmered sauce made of soy sauce, orange juice, garlic and ginger

I never expected this to be a part of the Cafe's menu. This was a very tasty meal that calls for a serving of rice! The taste was very Asian - sweetness and saltiness intertwined. The pork was very tender and the sauce was indeed with a hint of orange.

The best part was the desserts. It was literally like opening a box of the finest gourmet chocolates.

Amandelle (Php 300)Milk chocolate mousse in between layers of orange creme brulee and caramelized apricot and almond dacquoise.
Bite into this sinful chocolate mousse cake with a surprise of tangy orange at the core. If you do not like cakes that are too chocolatey, this one will definitely tickle your taste buds.

Coffee Pie (Php 220)
Made of coffee filling on chocolate cashew crust with cream topping and toffee sauce.
Whenever I go to a restaurant, the first thing I would ask the waiter is "what is your best seller?" As for this pie right here, it is indeed their best seller and their signature dessert. The pie melts in your mouth in utter goodness of coffee and caramel. This is a must ordered dessert if you will have the chance to dine at Cafe 1771.

Gianduja Truffle Mousse Cake (Php 250)Made of layers of gianduja truffle mousse using a white and dark Valrhona chocolate with homemade marshmallow and brownie fudge.
If you are a fan of hazelnut chocolate, you would definitely love this cake! If I could put into words the taste, it will definitely be a high end nutella-ish chocolate mousse with smores. :) Not too sweet but definitely satisfying.

Chocolate Excess (Php 270)
A memorable chocolate cake a hint of orange marmalade, Valrhona Chocolate ganache and chocolate glaze.
A very photogenic slice of cake amongst the desserts that night. This chocolate cakes was indeed memorable. It tasted like layers of different chocolatey goodness of varying degree of sweetness. Next to coffee pie, this cake is really worth a try.

Over all, my dining experience was awesome and the desserts are simply unforgettable. The price of the food ranges from 250-950 pesos. Forget the malls around the area in Ortigas, you will definitely find satisfaction in this cozy place and the food selection is indeed irresistible.

Thanks to Open Rice Ph for Eats a Date. Go to their website to learn more: http://ph.openrice.com It was nice meeting people with such great fondness for food. :)

Cafe 1771

El Pueblo Real de Manila, Dona Julia Vargas AveUgong, Pasig(02) 631-7340

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Wrote by donnarence

I can go out of the house without any blush, foundation, mascara and concealer but never without a lip liner and defined brows. I developed my fondness for eyebrow products two or three years ago. I am envious of women with thick brows because their brows can be shaped into well defined arch just by grooming. My brows are sparse and uncontrollable. Achieving that defined brows are primarily out of my own effort with a lot of help from brow products and a spoolie. It is my first time to use a liquid brow liner. Honestly, I was really skeptical that this will work on me.

What the Product Says:
This revolutionary liquid eyebrow liner now comes with a powder tip on the other end!You can simultaneously shade and tint long lasting eyebrows with its smudgeproof and water resistant polymers. This eyebrow powder is made of just the right amount of translucence such that the color is deep enough to conceal the sparse areas your eyebrows but not too dark that it gives an unforgiving tone. If you want a darker tone, just go over the same area twice of more. Suitable for everyone, from beginners to professionals.
Use the powder tip to shape and draw the inner eyebrows naturally and the brush tip to define the outer eyebrows.

This is the liquid part. When I first swatched the liquid liner, I was not really impressed with the color pay off. In the back of my mind, I was expecting more pigmentation like that of an eyeliner. I honestly thought that the intense color pay off will make this product work but when I applied it on my brows, the opacity of the liner was actually perfect! I can go from the most natural look to my much coveted well defined brows. The liquid part itself is very useful because I can use it alone. The soft pointed brush makes application very easy. With light strokes, I can create fuller brows and a clean brow tail with out using q-tips or concealer to clean the edges.

Forgive the dirty product picture. When I got this product, I can't stop using it day after day after day. I was too excited to try K Palette Products that I forgot to take product shots before using them. Contrary to the liquid part, this powder part is very pigmented. This comes in a very distinct powdered form. It does not give any fall outs when applied and it adheres well to my brows. I glides on like a cream.

No. 1 (Chocolate Brown) looks perfect on my brow. No.2 (Honey Brown) looks a bit lighter for my black brows. If I want defined brows, I use shade No.1. On days when I want to have that no makeup makeup look, No.2 creates a very natural hint of color on my brows. Also, I use No. 2 powder for contouring the bridge of my nose.

K-Palette Lasting 2Way Eyebrow is really a good product. It costs 1050 pesos and this is available in Beauty Bar Branches. Some may find the price too steep for a brow product. I have been using it for more than three months now everyday and I still have a lot of product. This product is really long lasting. It can last almost 5-6 hours on me without retouching (Remember I have normal to dry skin, thus, the longevity of the product may vary depending on one's skin type). I can attest to the fact that this is waterproof because I use it every time I have a court hearing. It can withstand the rain and my sweat (because I usually commute to work). The color selection is perfect for Filipina skin. I reached for Chocolate Brown more than the shade Honey Brown. As I have said earlier, I could use both shades and achieve various effects with them. It also saves me a lot of time. I do not need to sharpen the product like what I do with brow pencils to create that clean brow tail nor spray mixing medium on my angled brush to intensify the color of the brow powder in order to achieve fuller brows.I really love this product. Will I repurchase? Definitely!!!

What I love about this product:

Long Lasting

Gives my brows a very natural hint of color

Creates defined, clean, and sharp brows

Available locally

Can be removed easily even with water and facial wash. No need for makeup removers.

Th product can be used for months. I have been using mine for more then three months now for everyday.

Very travel friendly. K-Palette Lasting 2Way Eyebrow in No.1 and No.2 have never left my makeup kit from the time I got it.

What I do not like about it:

None!! Well, I really find the price too much for a brow product.. :(

For first time users, using the liquid liner may be tricky on your first try. Make sure you apply the liquid liner with light soft strokes. Then pat on the powder to the areas where you want more coverage. Then for a more natural look, brush your brows with spoolie. Another tip: if you want fuller and darker brows, apply the brow powder first before the liquid. :)

What do you think? My brows look cleaner, defined and posh looking.

K-Palette Lasting 2Way Eyebrow will probably be the only thing you need in your makeup kit to define your brows. From the time I got this, I forgot about brow mascaras, powders and pencils. This is currently a HG (holy grail) product for me!

** I got this product from the K-Palette Launch for PR Purposes and review.