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Sunday, August 21, 2016
MARCO POLO ORTIGAS: ALL THINGS SWISS

MARCO POLO ORTIGAS celebrates ALL THINGS SWISS from August 19 to September 4, 2016.
Different gastronomic treats from chocolate to cheese and wine could be experienced at MARCO POLO ORTIGAS.
 For their in house restaurant CUCINA, Swedish dishes are on hand to celebrate the experience.
One could start off with the Raclette Cheese. CHEF ROLF JAEGGI serves and prepares the dish personally. He is a Swiss borne culinary expert that has a vast international experience. CUCINA guests would definitely welcome him with open arms and open mouths.
 After starting with cheese, the BEEF CARPACCIO with BEEF TARTAR would be the way to go. Served with a perfectly cooked quail egg, mache leaves and lemon pepper marinade, the flavors are all brought out. The freshness of the meat is spot on.

 TO warm up the appetite, the SWISS BARLEY SOUP is presented. Mixed with herbs and viande des grisons, this is very light.
 
 For the main, one could go for the VEAL ZURICHOISE with ROSTI POTATOES. The veal was tender and delightfully done. The Rosti is almost like hash browns but a bit more light and salty in a good way.
 For dessert, the PLUM TART with Vanilla snaps and whipped cream would be the right ending. Not too sweet and just right, the crisp gave it a different texture.
 Other diners need not worry as all the favorites are still present in the buffet.
 An assortment of fresh seafood are their for the picking. One could also go for the grilling station and have different skewers cooked.
 The meat section is also filled with prime rib and their cochinillo.

Guests would also enjoy the freshly made pralines that are available at Cafe Pronto.
What a perfect time to visit MARCO POLO ORTIGAS.
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"Monday to Thursday at Php 1,500 for lunch buffet and Php 1,800 for dinner buffet. Weekend rates for Friday to Sunday at Php 2,300 for lunch and Php 2,500 for dinner buffet. A Special gift from Turkish Airlines awaits lucky guests."


RELATED LINKS:
MARCO POLO ORTIGAS: The In depth Staycation guide
MARCO POLO ORTIGAS: The Cucina Buffet
MARCO POLO MANILA: LUNG HIN Chinese Restaurant

MARCO POLO ORTIGAS
(02) 720 7777
Meralco Avenue, Pasig City,
Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: was invited to this event. wrote this based on my experience.
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Saturday, May 14, 2016
CUCINA: MARCO POLO MANILA WEEKEND FIESTA 2+1


For a Friday night, the traffic was normal. Normal in a sense that it was heavy everywhere. I came from the south and got stuck going north. Thankfully, I was headed for a little treat.
MARCO POLO ORTIGAS' CUCINA is having a WEEKEND FIESTA. For Friday, Saturday and Sunday, diners would be treated to a wonderful buffet with a special promotion. Dine with two friends and you get to eat for free. So, it's a 2+1 promo.
As you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by a fresh salad area.

Appetizers are also abundant in the restaurant as different types of cheese and nuts are placed on planks.

A lot of meat cuts were also served in the cheese area.

Sushi rolls and makis were prepared freshly in their Japanese station.

One of the highlights of the dinner would be the fresh seafood station.

MARCO POLO is pushing for sustainable eating and as such, has a lot of seafood in store for the diners.
Freshly cut tuna, different clams, and even crabs were there to provide anything and everything you may want.

You could ask the staff to cook these to your liking.

Aside from that, they have different cuts of fishes.

For the meat lovers, they also have a plethora of skewers.

Another plus point for their buffet would be the PAELLA cooked right there and then.
These are then served in mini pans that are very cute. I love the freshness and the texture of the paella.

What is a buffet without their carving station?

When I visited, the COCHINILLO was served alongside different cuts of meat, including this rib eye! The cochinillo is cooked on site so as long as the buffet line wants it, they could make one available. The Rib Eye was also fantastic. The meat is tender and very juicy.
Dessert is also not a problem as the people behind CUCINA definitely wants the diners to enjoy. Different types of pastries were prepared. I enjoy their version of a chocolate cake as well.
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Even if the traffic was hellish that night, I was at ease because of the food from MARCO POLO MANILA. I enjoyed the different stations in the buffet and also the drinks as well.

"The Weekend Fiesta can be enjoyed from Fridays to Sundays at Php 2,300 net for lunch, and Php 2,650 net for dinner. For a limited period only, bring along two friends and enjoy this feast with one free buffet.
Cucina is Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s all-day dining restaurant and is open daily for lunch from 12:00 NN to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Children aged 6 and below get to eat for free while children aged 7 to 12 years old are charged half the price."


RELATED LINKS:
MARCO POLO MANILA: In depth guide to a Staycation. MARCO POLO MANILA: VALENTINE'S Staycation
MARCO POLO MANILA: CUCINA's Flavours of Thailand Experience
MARCO POLO MANILA: LUNG HIN Chinese Restaurant


CUCINA
24th floor
Marco Polo Manila Hotel
Ortigas, Metro Manila
Disclaimer: was invited to this event. wrote this based on my experience.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
My Manila Hotel Tour.. Exceeding Expectations


And I am back...... Within a week's time I found myself in The Manila Hotel again. 

I had the privilege of going to a one of a kind tour inside the historical Manila Hotel.

Historical well because it was the only 5 star hotel from history that withstood bloody wars and is still up and running in Manila. With over 500 rooms, this place was opened on July 4, 1912 and served a lot of world leaders and not to mention international celebrities.

Since I was a bit early, I went around and saw some beautiful ladies. I actually thought that they were going to some kind of party.
Wouldn't you know it, they're in fact part of the guest services of the hotel. From what I gathered, its all part of the theatrical way of serving the hotel's patron. And yes, these costumes change daily.

Nadale kami ni Sir Gerry... Hahahaha!!! Fun Times

When I returned, I was surprised to see no  less than one of their head honcho, Denise Tambuatco, Senior Vice President-Marketing, facilitating the briefing. Afterwards, the participants were led to the different places around the hotel. From the famous MacArthur Suite to my favorite Cafe Ilang Ilang (click)

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Mornings at The Lounge: New World Hotel.

Huge spacious lobby.
One sleepless morning, I found myself in a hotel in the middle of Makati... (eeeek Makati!). To think, I went to Makati alone and I drove there. Must be something special as I said before, I never did like going here especially if I am alone and driving my other car.. eeeeeek!


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