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The next longest and most fun conversation I had with my customers since Kelly Lim was with Gino de Guzman. The most romantic guy that landed The Artist Chef nest. A well-organized date for his very dear friend/girlfriend, Aimee. The couple are both very young and bubbly---they were giggling when they shared me their own love story. They met during college in DLSU and ended up together. After four years in a relationship, they ended it up as good friends instead. But you will see in this blog the efforts of Gino in trying to win the girl's heart.
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As the they savor the food I prepared for them
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The Bruschetta Platter easily disappeared
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The Clam Linguini Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes plus the Grilled Fish Tarragon also didn't survive
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Caught in the act while emptying their plates
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Their sweet smile while eating the main dish...
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...that became even sweeter when they ate the Apple Chocolate Fondue
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Sweet and romantic night for the couple
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I was impressed and surprised at the same time when Gino asked me if he could bring quartet during the dinner. I sadly said no because I'm afraid that a quartet might not fit the place. But I quickly suggested that a violinist would do. Gino no longer replied. On the day of reservation, a man came ahead of them---the violinist for the night.
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We must all have our souvenir photo with the violinist because it's a first and since Gino paid P3,500 bucks for 30 minutes of music from the violinist. We must make most out of it.
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Their photo gallery for that night
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Gino and Aimee are really so cute and sweet together :-)
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Now they are both busy working with their respective careers in HP-Hewlette Packard. Gino's efforts are really amazing; he's really so romantic. I hope things will turn out well soon...