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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Mixing business and the pleasures of gastronomy

Envoys & Expats

by Suzette Jessica - February 28, 2015

In Photo: Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC) Executive Sous Chef Juanito Abangan (front row, from left), Hotel Manager Julie Najar, Executive Chef Stefano Verrillo, F&B Manager Joward Tongco, former MPPC General Manager Hans Hauri, fashion director Raymond Villanueva, Balletcenter Cebu artistic director Gregory Aaron, MPPC Banquet Service Supervisor Cyril Escurido; (second row, from left) Bailliage de Cebu Vice Chancelier/Argentier Dr. Vivina Yrastorza, Vice Conseiller Gastronomique Teresin Mendezona, Bailli de Cebu Amparito Lhuillier and husband Bailli Delegue of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for the Philippines Michel Lhuillier, Bailliage de Cebu Vice Conseiller Culinaire Winglip Chang; (third row, from left) Bailliage de Cebu Vice Echanson David Sharpe, Vice Chargé de Missions Dr. Nestor Alonso II and Officer Jaime Picornell

Cebu's finest - Sandra and Jurgen Pesch with Julie Najar

FOR some people, food is not just an important part of life, but is at the center of their lives. Take, for example, the members of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950 devoted to promoting fine dining and preserving camaraderie and pleasures of the table.

They do much to promote the pleasures of dining, as well as challenge chefs around the world to their best.

The same is true of the members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in the Philippines. Aside from celebrating the glories of food, they have used it as an opportune occasion to touch base with their business partners.

Cebu's Tess Catipay, Pinky Chang and Teresin Mendezona

In fact, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bailliage de Cebu hosted recently a gala dinner at the five-star hotel in the Queen City of the South Marco Polo Plaza Cebu as a way of strengthening the partnership among Cebu’s business leaders.

Joel del Prado with Bailli Delegue of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for the Philippines Michel Lhuillier

Spearheading the magnificent affair were Bailli Delegue of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for the Philippines Michel Lhuillier and lovely wife Bailli de Cebu Amparito Lhuillier, with the help of MPPC’s hardworking team, led by its former general manager Hans Hauri and hotel manager Julie Najar.

Josephine and husband, Bailli de Manille - Bailliage de Manille Federico Borromeo

The MPPC team was also given certificates of appreciation as the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bailliage de Cebu’s way of saying thank you for the hotel’s unwavering support to the various activities of the society.

Mike Acebedo-Lopez, Agnes Huettel and Mila Demecillo

Monday, December 29, 2014

A culinary journey to Italy

Envoys & Expats

by BusinessMirror - December 20, 2014

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In Photo: Johnny Litton, Agnes Roscigno, Smart Infinity Department Head of Infinity Business Group Julie Carceller, and Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno

Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, Nonoy Anson, Villa Medica Philippines country director Suzette Lopez, Crossover Manila 105.1 owner Elaine Villar, and Manny Lopez

OF the most popular cuisines in the world, nothing is as well loved as Italian food. Its use of fresh ingredients, the simple cooking techniques, and natural flavors make it one of the healthiest.

It wasn’t surprising that the dinner hosted by Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno was one of the well-attended events in Smart Infinity’s Culinary Journey series.

Julie Carceller with Belo Medical Group founder and medical director Dr. Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho

Roscigno, his wife Agnes and their daughter Ursula opened the doors of their well-appointed home to Manila’s crème de la crème. And who would want to miss a chance to sample delicious Italian cooking when it is especially prepared by L’Opera Ristorante? The entire dinner, from appetizer to dessert, was especially designed by restaurant owner and Chef Paolo Nesi. In fact, he even created a decadent dessert of chocolate and amaretto flan with fresh cream and named it Il Dolce di Ursula.

Ursula Roscigno, Chef Paolo Nesi and Ambassador Massimo Roscigno

Lawyer Rene Puno and wife Ann with Dr. Minguita Padilla and husband Dr. Victor Lopez

To entertain the guests, classical singer Jack Salud serenaded guests with his rendition of Italian canzone.

Guests who enjoyed the evening included Marco Polo Hotels Philippines Area General Manager Hans Hauri and GT Capital Holdings Inc. Vice Chairman Alfred Ty, to name a few. During the dinner, Smart Infinity Head of Infinity Business Group Julie Carceller, together with Marketing Manager James Chi shared with guests the telecommunications company dedicated Infinity relationship officer to oversee one’s account. It also has a Smart Infinity Worldwide Concierge to handle travel bookings and reservations, among others.

Marco Polo Hotels, Philippines area general manager Hans Hauri, GT Capital Holdings, Inc. vice chairman Alfred Ty and restaurateur Rikki Dee

It was a truly remarkable and unforgettable evening with special thanks to the Roscigno family for graciously welcoming all of us into their lovely home.

Suzette Jessica

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Swiss Indulgence in Cebu

Swiss indulgence in Cebu

Details: Category: Envoys & Expats; 30 Aug 2014; Written by Suzette Jessica

In Photo: MPPC General Manager and Marco Polo Philippines Area Manager Hans Hauri with Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines’ Raoul Imbach

The singing diplomat - Raoul Imbach, Deputy Head of Mission – Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines

FOR the past eight years, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu has been celebrating Swiss National Day with a week-long culinary journey.

MPPC Executive Chef Stefano Verrillo and family

Morgan and Austin Hauri

MPPC Hotel Manager Julie Najar and Bo Hauri

This year’s celebration continued this long-standing tradition. On August 1, Cebu-based Swiss nationals with their family and friends trooped to the hotel’s Grand Balcony where the celebration was held. The evening’s guest of honor was Raoul Imbach, deputy head of mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines.

Raoul Imbach, Bo Hauri and Hans

Lara Constantino and Connie Cimafranca

Guests were treated to a fabulous buffet of Swiss favorites, free-flowing drinks, great entertainment, exciting games, and a raffle.

Josef Chiongbian and Raoul Imbach

Bo Hauri, May Elizabeth Ybañez and Jenny Franco

Aziza and Marlene Mondoñedo

After this celebration, the party continued for the next 10 days with a special food promotion. The Swiss Alpine Festival featured the rich culinary goodness of Switzerland at the hotel’s Café Marco. The selection was exclusively prepared by world-class chefs. Goodies available included air-dried beef, chocolates, cheese fondue and raclette, sausages and Zurich-style sliced meats. It was a rare opportunity for resident in the Queen City of the South sample the best Switzerland has to offer.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

'Paris in Springtime' enthralls Cebu

‘Paris in Springtime’ enthralls Cebu

Details: Category: Envoys & Expats; 17 May 2014; Written by Suzette Jessica

In Photo: MPPC Drector of Sales and Marketing Lara Constantino, Eva Gullas and Stephen Aznar

The visionary Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC) general manager and Marco Polo Hotels, Philippines area general manager Hans Hauri and wife Bo

CEBU’S crème de la crème came dressed to the nines for the gala dinner and induction of new members of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Baillage de Cebu held at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu on March 22.

Gwen Garcia, Bo Hauri and Tessie Javier

Dottie Cronin with MPPC hotel manager Julie Najar

Founded in Paris in 1950, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is devoted to promoting the art of fine dining and preserving the sense of camaraderie and pleasures of dining at the table.

The hardworking couple leading the Philippine chapter of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs: Bailli de Cebu, Bailliage de Cebu Amparito Lhuillier and husband, Conseil Magistral and Bailli Delegue, Baillage National des Philippines Michel Lhuillier

It was a glamorous event spearheaded by Conseil Magistral and Bailli Delegue, Baillage National des Philippines Michel Lhuillier and his lovely wife Bailli de Cebu, Bailliage de Cebu Amparito Lhuillier, together with the Marco Polo team, led by General Manager and Marco Polo Hotels, Philippines Area General Manager Hans Hauri.

Paris came to life during the spectacular affair as Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s main lobby was teeming with beautiful flowers and even had a miniature version of the famed Eiffel Tower

It was an event never seen in Cebu, as the hotel’s lobby was transformed into a Parisian cityscape complete with a replica of the Eiffel Tower in the background. The event’s theme was “Paris in Springtime,” one of the most beautiful time of the year to be at the French capital.

Fernanda Lopez with Carlos Alapont

Carlo Sainz with Jaqueline Tan

As guests enjoyed a lavish dinner, performances by Austrian pianist Franz Langer and opera singer Christa V.D. Kruit-Hemetsberger and Follies de Mwah entertained them. As an added attraction, renowned fashion designer Cary Santiago presented his creations. At the end of the evening, the band Dogs and Butterfly played standards and rock ’n’ roll hits as guests danced the night away. Richie Mendoza, one of Cebu’s top events organizer and wedding coordinator, directed the show.

Cecilia and Jaime Picornell with Spanish food consultant Gema Pido

Racil and Bayani Atup

Indeed, nothing could be more romantic than Paris in springtime, and the Chaîne had all its 120 guests muttering “Ooh la la” the whole night.