Josephine’s Restaurant
In 1965, Alfonso Sarayba, Sr., whom family and friends called Ponso, bought 8 hectares of fishpond in the town of Kawit, Cavite. Fishponds were considered especially good sources of income, but Ponso wanted to transform his fishpond into something different. What he had in mind was building a housing subdivision over land he was going to reclaim from it.
Despite numerous obstacles and relatives’ thinking him crazy, Ponso was not discouraged. He borrowed money from friends to raise enough capital for his business plan. This was considered a pioneer undertaking then because land reclamation was not the usual practice at the time.
During the construction of the housing subdivision, someone thought of opening an eatery. The fish were plentiful and the workers needed to eat. Ponso opened the restaurant and named it after his wife, Josephine, whom many called Josie.
On December 22, 1966, the first Josephine Restaurant opened to the public. The people came in droves. They were eager to leave the hectic city life in Manila to enjoy the provincial air that boosted their appetite for fresh seafood.
Josie took over the entire business and imparted her culinary skills to her growing number of employees. JOSEPHINE RESTAURANT, The Home of Fresh Seafood became the family’s major line of business.
Encouraged by the restaurant’s success, Ponso and Josie soon opened the resort in May 1967. It was constructed on the opposite side of the fishpond from the restaurant. Josephine Restaurant later branched out to the cities of Cubao in 1972, Baclaran in 1973, Pasay in 1976, Makati in 1979, Greenhills in 1986 and Tagaytay in 1995.
Josephine Resort was also one of the first resorts outside of Manila. Schoolchildren from the city jammed into schoolbuses to take the historical tour of Kawit, where Philippine Independence was declared on June 12, 1898. They also enjoyed going to Josephine Resort for row boating, horseback riding, biking, swimming, bowling, skating and eating at Josephine Restaurant.
Throughout their years in business, Ponso and Josie met politicians, show business personalities and business moguls but always kept a low profile. Josie tried to teach her family the value of humility and frugality.
Today, 40 years later, Josephine Restaurant ages gracefully with time. There still is that provincial gentility people seek out and enjoy at Josephine Restaurant. The fishpond is especially placid as it reflects those famous Philippine sunsets. Patrons view it best from the restaurant balcony, the same balcony where Ponso used to sit and enjoy the fine home cooking tradition of his wife Josie.
Testimonials:
“I so love the white tents with white drapes and swags! Outdoors, fresh air, green everywhere, cold climate, natural fog coming from everywhere, good food (especially the Waldorf salad). Good point is they are very flexible with their packages.” Joseph & Junlyn
“I love them! The first one who entertained my inquiries was Mr. Alfonso, the owner, himself then was transferred to Ms. Amie, whom I met when I went to pinas last year and then finally handed over to Ms. Anne Arce. I am satisfied with their services.” Rico & Emtee
“Food was superb (according to our guests, kasi di ako gano nakakain). Guests from overseas cant stop raving about the grilled tuna belly. Pineapples were very sweet.Service was also great, waiters were courteous and service was fast, but they forgot to serve us the Chicken Maregno.” Jon & Tin
Here are some wedding photos held at Josephine’s Restaurant
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Parasol Garden, Josephine Restaurant, Tagaytay
Telephone: (+632) 842.9851
(+6346) 413.1801
Fax: (+6346) 413.1802
Email: josephinetagaytay@pldtdsl.com
Website: http://www.josephinerestaurant.com
Popularity: 19% [?]
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The tent is really very beautiful. I can’t imagine how romantic it would be to have wedding in this place.
Today, 40 years later, Josephine Restaurant ages gracefully with time. There still is that provincial gentility people seek out and enjoy at Josephine Restaurant. The fishpond is especially placid as it reflects those famous Philippine sunsets. Patrons view it best from the restaurant balcony, the same balcony where Ponso used to sit and enjoy the fine home cooking tradition of his wife Josie.
Thank you Josephine’s for a great service you have provided in our wedding day last May 20. We may have some lapses but still you deliver it very well. Thanks to all the staff and especially to Isay. Keep it up.
can u please send me a quotation for 80-100 guests. for reception only. thanks!
hi, i would like to know the rate for 80-100 pax, we are planning to get married early next year. thanks
Hi! I would like to request for the wedding package for 50-75 pax. Please send details to my e-mail. Thanks in advance…
im getting married on january 2010 please send us your wedding packages asap at anthonyc.flores@yahoo.com, your reply would be appreciated. thank you, God bless!
Hi! Would it be possible to give me a quatation regading your wedding packages.Please inlcude also the other amenities that you have for weddings as well as the function rooms.. Thanks..I’ll be waiting for your reply. The wedding would be next year December 2010. Thanks.
HI,
Could you send me the wedding packages that Josephine Resturant in Tagytay is offering for Dec 2010. thanks.
I would like to request for wedding package with 60-70 guests, inclusion of wedding amneties…need details and qoutation of the package.Thanks!!!
Hi, I would like to request for list of your wedding package good for 50 guests. Our wedding will be on February 2010. Thank you so much!
hello
just want to ask if we can have our venue there for our reception coz we have our caterer already. for 150 guests.please send me the quotation thanks
Please send me a quotation for wedding package for 50pax. wedding will be mid 2010 tentatively. thanks
Hello! I would like to ask for your wedding ceremony and reception rates for 100-120 guests. Thank you and God bless you!
hi, can you pls send me a quotation on the wedding venue packages for 150 guests. thanks. hoping for your response. thanks.
hi, can you pls send me a quotation on the wedding venue packages for 150 guests. thanks. hoping for your response. thanks.
Hello there,
Kindly send through a quotation for 150 pax sometime December and 1st week of January. Please send through availability dates as well.
Cheers!
hi,,,kindly send me thru my email a quotation for 200 pax…..thank you
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