A pair of entrepreneurs in Lucena City decided to capitalize on the popularity of the Netflix show “Money Heist” and adopted the show as the main theme for their café.
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A café and restaurant in this city, owned by John Lee Mancenido and Jhasmine Tan, is now making a name with its unique theme.
The duo decided to capitalize on the popularity of the Netflix show “Money Heist” and adopted the show as the main theme for their café.
From its name – “La Casa de Café”, a play on the Netflix series’ original Spanish name, “La Casa de Papel” – to its interior design, the café is sure to catch the attention of fans of the series.
"Nakirta namin na madaming tao ang laging nag-aabang at tumatangkilik sa series na ito, kaya naisip naming gawing concept ng isang café. From wallpaper ng café to crew uniform – lahat ay ‘Money Heist’- inspired. Ang naging twist lang namin dito ay ginawa naming selda ang bawat table para at least maiba naman sa ibang coffee shop na nakikita nila,” John Lee told OpinYon Quezonin.
According to the owners, they decided to start the café to help out fellow Lucenahins whose livelihood were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Madaming nawalan ng work bacause of the pandemic, and ito lang yung isa sa mga pwede namin gawing paraan para makatulong sa ilan na nangangailangan ng trabaho,” Jhasmine said.
"Naging motivation din po samin itong nangyayaring pandemic ngayon, madaming tao ang nagkaroon ng anxiety and depression dahil sa pandemya na ito, kaya kahit sa ganitong paraan ay makita nila na hinde mapipigilan ng pandemic ang mga bagay na gusto nating gawin sa pagnenegosyo," John Lee added.
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