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Showing posts with label Marco Polo Cebu. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 2, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Mixing business and the pleasures of gastronomy
Mixing business and the pleasures of gastronomy
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.
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| 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 |
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| Cebu's finest - Sandra and Jurgen Pesch with Julie Najar |
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Mike Acebedo-Lopez, Agnes Huettel and Mila Demecillo |
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Celebrating Diwali, and a thanksgiving
Celebrating Diwali, and a thanksgiving
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| In Photo: Proteek Ahuja, Diwali consultant Aditi Ahuja and Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Hotel Manager Julie Najar |
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| Henann Group of Resorts Vice President for Manila office operations Mary Jean Ong, Henann Group of Resorts Chairman Dr. Henry Chusuey and Blue Horizons Travel and Tours General Manager Gregor Zajc |
Take, for example, the celebration of Diwali, the ancient Hindu Festival of Lights that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, which is celebrated annually in Indian communities worldwide. Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC), Cebu City’s premier five-star hotel, took the city’s A-listers on a culinary journey of India.
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| Bo Hauri during the ceremonial lighting of the Indian brass lamp to symbolize the beginning of Festival of Lights |
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| Ms Cebu 2013 Neesha Murjani in the ceremonial lighting of the Indian Oil Lamp |
MPPC’s efficient team, under the leadership of hotel manager Julie Najar, organized the splendid celebration with the guidance of Diwali consultant Aditi Ahuja, an Indian artist and creative events consultant.
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Aissa dela Cruz with MPPC director of sales and marketing Lara Constantino
Guests were treated to an authentic Indian feast of mouthwatering dishes, such as chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, served with roti and naan bread, dal-makhani and assorted Indian kebabs at the hotel’s signature Café Marco. Adding more color to the festivity were presentations of traditional Indian dances, while fun activities, like rangoli coloring and diya painting, were enjoyed by the kids. Milestones are celebrated in grand style.
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An important occasion calls for a splendid party. That was what the Henann Group of Resorts did when it thanked its top supporters with an appreciation dinner at Peking Garden Restaurant in Makati City.
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| Dr Henry Chusuey with Department of Tourism market development officer-in-charge Verna Buensuceso |
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| TMJ Travel and Tours director Kim Jina and manager Ji Hye with Diamond Global inbound department head Grace Lyn Penaredondo and operations manager Tony Tan |
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| Henann Group of Resorts vice president for Manila office operations Mary Jean Ong, Manila Chuan Lien general manager Esther Tiongco and Nicholas Tiongco |
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Agoda Philippines senior market manager Ray Lei and associate director Raffy Montemayor with Dr. Henry Chusuey
Guests were welcomed by Henann Group Vice President for Manila Office Operations Mary Jean Ong and Assistant Vice President for sales-Boracay area Isabel Garcia. Among the guests were Department of Tourism Market Development Officer in Charge Verna Buensuceso and officials from the travel industry, among others.
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Swiss Indulgence in Cebu
Swiss indulgence in Cebu
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- Category: Envoys & Expats
- 30 Aug 2014
- Written by Suzette Jessica
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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MPPC Executive Chef Stefano Verrillo and family
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| 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.
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| Raoul Imbach, Bo Hauri and Hans |
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| 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.
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Josef Chiongbian and Raoul Imbach
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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.
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
'Paris in Springtime' enthralls Cebu
‘Paris in Springtime’ enthralls Cebu
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- Category: Envoys & Expats
- 17 May 2014
- Written by Suzette Jessica
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| In Photo: MPPC Drector of Sales and Marketing Lara Constantino, Eva Gullas and Stephen Aznar |
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| 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.
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| Gwen Garcia, Bo Hauri and Tessie Javier |
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| 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.
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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.
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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.
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| Fernanda Lopez with Carlos Alapont |
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| 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.
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| Cecilia and Jaime Picornell with Spanish food consultant Gema Pido |
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| 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.
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