The first ever Dinner in the Dark hosted by The Eye Society for Sight-Saving Month was held recently at the Cru Steakhouse of Manila Marriot Hotel. Cru Steakhouse also happens to be a partner of the Eye Society for the benefit of the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines.
I have heard about blindfold dinners abroad and have only seen them in movies or one of the episodes of Sex and the City. I must admit I have always been intrigued by this concept, so when I got the invite, I excitedly accepted. Trust the fun and dynamic Frank Briones to come up with this idea!
Our dinner that started with a salad and ended with dessert was very good. Cru’s soups, steaks and everything in between were delicious. But reality had set in, eating blindfolded was a challenge, a very big one. It gave me a glimpse of what it would feel like to not have my sight and throughout the dinner, I was reminded of how grateful we should be of our senses. An awareness has set in and what Eye Society is doing in raising consciousness on blindness is remarkable.
Dinner In The Dark For A Cause
my fun table mates from l-r: franco laurel, jacques du pasquier, carlo antonio and cat arambulo-antonio
the personalities behind such a great cause. mitch garcia, dr. leo cubillan, lai gopwani, neelam gopwani and rajiv mirani
Neelam gopwani,chef mike braver of cry steakhouse and lai gopwani, president of eye society
Camille Co and Joni Koro, obviously enjoying the steak but in very challenging circumstances.
Thank you Frank for always having me. I love your causes and I wish you the best as you continue to put passion into everything you do.
gabby reyes, frank briones and yasmine elle of thinline
The Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines is a non-profit, non-government humanitarian organization that brings the gift of sight to corneally blind individuals. You may visit them online at www.eyebankphil.org
Eye Society, the Premier Eyewear Boutique is located at Avant Building, 48 Jupiter St. Bel Air Makati City; Eye Society 32nd and 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, 3/F SM Aura Premier BGC Taguig City.
For more information, visit eyesociety.com.ph