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By Johanna M. Sampan
THERE’S a new bar in Malate and
it is called Socialista. No, it’s not an underground place for
people who want to convince everyone in this country besieged with
political circus-like characters to turn into socialist. It’s the
new hang-out place where everyone, sosyal or not, can have a good
time, eating, drinking and listening to non-stop music.
Unveiled recently, Socialista was
conceptualized and built by entrepreneur Jong Garcia. Inspired after
the bars and restaurants in Las Vegas, the new party haven boasts of
DJs spinning international house, hip-hop, transitional and oldies
mixes.
There’s a theme every night.
Mondays it’s Siesta Nights, Jive Nights on Tuesdays, Hip Hop and R
& B on Wednesdays, Mash-Up on Thursdays, Blow by Blow on Fridays
and Saturdays are tagged Sleepless.
“The trend now is the
restaurant and bar mix. Early on in the evening is dinnertime, then
the place metamorphoses into a party place. Our music will transport
everyone from the 60s to the 90s,” Garcia explains.
Far from the typical bar,
Socialista’s dance floor is built from polished imported tiles
accented with glowing square lights, surely a treat to dance
enthusiasts. Dining is on the first level, highlighted by warm amber
and wood tones dining furniture. Going up to the second floor, the
unique staircase is completed with padded white walls embedded with
‘swarovski’ like crystal accents.
Eye-catching upholstered walls
with black and white abstract and embossed designs give a relaxing
yet ready-to-party mood. Big bold white and gray sofas instantly
convert into tables and chairs for the patrons.
The cuisine is a good blend of
Italian, Asian, Spanish, Japanese and other recommended menus,
depending on the customers’ delight.
Socialista Bar & Restaurant
is open from 5 p.m. onwards and located at 536 Remedios St., Malate,
Manila.
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