One huge, successful, smashing, lovely event–TASTE ASIA’s Bloggers Food Fest

July 4th, 2007 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 11831 times · 39 Comments

Who would think that an event, given so short a notice—less than 2 weeks, would be so successful, that almost all those who registered (150+) came. Take note, it was on a Tuesday, a weekday, when most of the guests have just come from school, work or home. From Quezon City (or even further) in the North to Cavite (or even further) to the South, bloggers (diverse mix of techies, students, professionals, parents, religious, gays, even 2 eleven-year olds, Robie and Alan, Jr) started coming in from 7 pm onwards.

Yes, I am talking about the Taste Asia Bloggers Food Fest of SM Hypermarket, Mall of Asia held on 3 July. Congratulations, Aileen and the rest of the gang (Sasha Rico Janette Jedi Jay Abe Ely Marc Jayvee Shari Noemi Sexymom Jonas Pierre Jomar Markku Jonas of Yehey and AJ) for making it one huge, successful, smashing, lovely event.

Yes, the food—it was overflowing, from the cocktails, to the main course, and to everyone’s favorite, the heavenly chocolate fondue fountain by Crazy Choco. The service staff were gracious, anticipating the needs of the guests, ensuring that food and drinks were replenished, and the plates and utensils cleared.

There were laptops for use by anyone who wanted to go online for their blogs, emails, and surfing. A new concept for social events, the cliquebooth, was installed—4 shots at 6-second intervals were taken, and voila, in a few minutes the prints were ready. The pictures were then uploaded in the web, at cliquebooth.com.

Emcees Jayvee and Sorsi happily anchored the event, and magician-DJ Marcelle provided the entertainment, highlight of which was solving the Rubik’s cube in 10 minutes—BLINDFOLDED! Almost half of the guests went home happy with their raffle prices, courtesy of Secosana bags, Walker, All Pro, etc.

Most spent the night away meeting the faces behind the blogger’s names, exchanging notes, meeting future blogfriends, and twittering in between—a real bloggers food fest, complemented by delicous food, beer and drinks. I said hello to Joel, Jun Asis, Carla, Julie, Marie, Girlie, Keysi, Jerico, Aldrin and wife Leah, and many others. Hubby joined me, BA, Alan Jr, and J Angelo.

Noemi and I invited Filipina mothers, and asked the guests to encourage their mothers, wives, to join PinoyMomsNetwork, which will again be open to new members on 7 July.

Thanks to the sponsors, Hen Lin, Sanyo, Fruitas, Crazy Choco, Lots A Pizza, Gloria’s, PaoTsin, Citibank, Alvineths Party Needs, Crazy Choco, and Fresh Cuts.

I will come back to Taste Asia one of these days to experience their Asian delight, this time, in a leisurely manner to savor the food. And I promise to tell you about Taste Asia promise of a gastronomic experience, sampled in tonight’s Bloggers Food Fest.

View photos taken by Aileen here.

And hey, a reminder from SM Hypermart: “Please don’t forget to join our blog contest and get a chance to win a trip to Kuala Lumpur”

39 responses so far ↓

jhay // Jul 4, 2007 at 5:35 am

I can’t believe I just missed this because of an erroneous reminder on my calendar?!

Well, there’s always next time.

SexyMom: what a pity! i should have reminded you.
carlotta // Jul 4, 2007 at 7:29 am

hi again, it was really great meeting you last night! yes, it was very successful considering it’s a weekday. got home at about 1130 then had to wake up at about 4 coz i have to be at work by 5. still feel sleepy now but i don’t care hehehe. but then again, hindi ko ipagpapalit ang experience kagabi coz it was so much fun!

SexyMom: but it’s worth it, really!
julie // Jul 4, 2007 at 7:39 am

It was nice seeing you again Dine. Sarap ang food, trip would be worth when we have the time to come back,

SexyMom: same here, Julie, see you tomorrow.
Janette Toral // Jul 4, 2007 at 8:27 am

Hi Dine. Great to see you last night with your family! (solid!)

SexyMom: great to see you, too, Janette, it would have been more solid if my 3 girls and 1 other son were there. but yes, we had fun!
Ade // Jul 4, 2007 at 9:04 am

Had great fun!

SexyMom: same here, Ade!
Ganns // Jul 4, 2007 at 10:09 am

Hi Tita Dine! I’m delurking na po, ha.

It was an honor and thrill to finally meet you last night. Nakakatuwa po ang pamilya ninyo.

God superbless!

SexyMom: twas a mighty honor to meet you and have picture, Ganns! but i was not in my best shot.
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Rach // Jul 4, 2007 at 10:22 am

I’m glad the event was a great success.

SexyMom: next time, you should come!
keysi // Jul 4, 2007 at 2:01 pm

it was so bitin coz i had to go after 15 minutes. i had work and someone even called me on my phone to say that I was already late. LOL. nice meeting you tita Dine!
vanidosa // Jul 4, 2007 at 2:07 pm

Yeah it was a success! we had fun!
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jun // Jul 4, 2007 at 2:13 pm

Glad to finally meet you. J. Angelo’s daughter was cute, having a blast with her Lolo. And she is pretty like you =)

God bless to you and the family.

SexyMom: glad to finally meet you, Jun, and God bless you, too.
aMgiNe // Jul 4, 2007 at 2:23 pm

waaah inggit ako. =(

SexyMom: after Baby comes, i guess you will then have the chance for an EB
Rico // Jul 4, 2007 at 3:38 pm

Drat, I should’ve been more persistent in looking for you!

SexyMom: oh dear, i was next to noemi announcing about Pinoy Moms Network! really, i missed a lot of blog friends, too.
annamanila // Jul 4, 2007 at 5:38 pm

Hi. Mukhang nagenjoy kayo! I am glad! I also enjoyed looking at all the pictures, thanks to Ailene. Parang nanduon na din ako. I suppose we will read more about Taste of Asia, ha?

I have enjoyed quite a few times Taste of Asia sa SM Hypermart. Not sure if there is a connection.

SexyMom: we had fun, Anna, next time, you should join us.
carey // Jul 4, 2007 at 6:58 pm

wow overflowing food for bloggers! nakakaaliw just looking at the pics. glad you enjoyed the affair.

SexyMom: next time, when you return from Bangkok, you should come.
chase // Jul 4, 2007 at 7:51 pm

Sounds like you guys are having a blast there. I am envious coz I wanted to join you guys as well

SexyMom: wish you were here, Chase!
princess // Jul 4, 2007 at 10:13 pm

Haven’t heard or been to one – food and bloggers? That sounds so interesting Kudos to the organizers…

SexyMom: you should join us, when you are in town.
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Mr Ala Eh // Jul 5, 2007 at 1:38 am

really nice to meet you. I just wish we had longer time chatting with you.

Sexy Mom: twas nice to finally meet you and Leah (or is it Anne or both?)
Kyameel // Jul 5, 2007 at 8:58 am

Awwe. Wish I had gone, but I wasn’t feeling well at the time so I had to pass.

But I am so glad to hear that the event was a success. I do hope more events like this happen (so I can join as well, hehe)

SexyMom: hope you feel better now. Next time, join us.
Flori // Jul 5, 2007 at 11:24 am

Aww too bad I missed it. Maybe next time. I’m glad all of you had a nice time though, Tita.

SexyMom: there’s a next time, you know.
ann // Jul 5, 2007 at 10:20 pm

I hope we can join for the next blogger’s food fest. Timing sana sa vacation sa pinas.

Have a nice day tita dine.

SexyMom: will keep you posted—who knows, you will be here in the next meet. btw, hope you are back blogging now.
KK // Jul 6, 2007 at 9:54 am

Sounds like you had a alot of fun Sexymom :), thanks for filling in the details.
Major Tom // Jul 6, 2007 at 11:38 am

This is such a good thing for us bloggers, like we’ve really gone a long way from simple bloggers meet-up. Now sponsors are coming in. In the near future, events like these could be bigger and grander than it is already right now. Kudos to all!

SexyMom: and i hope to meet you soon.
sasha // Jul 6, 2007 at 2:11 pm

Sayang, I was sick kasi tita sana I was able to join din Anyway, glad to know everyone had fun

SexyMom: hope you are well now, and see you in the next meet.
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Toni // Jul 9, 2007 at 6:41 am

Hay, if only it weren’t a work day!
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sam casuncad // Jul 16, 2007 at 1:16 am

The food really looks good. It’s a pity i didn’t know about the affair earlier so that i could have come with a friend. when i sit in front of my PC, no food will ever take me away from it.

SexyMom: according to Aileen, management of hypermart might be planning of a part 2, for the benefit of those who have not been able to attend.

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