These days, the set-up in most families is not anymore your stereotypical inebriated husband clumsily plowing through your front door while the stay-at-home wife bellows “At saan ka na naman nanggaling?!”, although we definitely would never encourage overindulging in alcohol or any bad habits. However, going out with same sex friends - and usually for women, with that one flamboyant gay friend that cracks everyone up - has become quite the common practice.  

Now that women are much more empowered with careers, businesses and the like - and, for that matter, being a home-maker IS a career - women are more than entitled to have their fun.  For both partners though, moderation is of essence. Gone are the college beer bong days! Now we have to keep our families as a priority, but having an occasional night out with the girls is more than healthy.  

And should you be caught figuring out where to go with the girls on a weekend night to take advantage of the holidays, here’s a list of eight good venues you could go to enjoy with your girlfriends:

1. Chocolate Fire

www.chocolatefire.com 

G/F PDCP Building Leviste Street corner Rufino Street, Salcedo Village

Makati City

840-3473

Business Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-12mn, Fri 10am-2am, Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 4pm-11am

This cozy lounge (yes it’s a lounge) is much more than just your run-of-the-mill chocolate stop. Serving a wide array of imported Belgian chocolates in myriad ways (dipped in fruit, blocks, candy coats), you and your friends can chat the night away and luxuriate with a fondue coupled with some fine wine and from around the world. Have a laugh while sampling chocolate liqueurs and marveling at the quintessential shrine to cocoa, right here in the metro. A serene ambience is guaranteed.