PIZZA EXPRESS’ PARTY OF THEYEAR
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izza lovers from all over town attended the opening of PizzaExpress Philippines at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City. The grand launch, dub bed“Pizza Party of the Year,” was hosted by Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi, TV host, entrepreneur and author.
A ribbon-snipping ceremony took place and was attended by PizzaExpress International general manager Liam Collette; head of international business development Hakim Haouchine; and international brand and marketing director John Lui. They were joined by British Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel P ru ce, British Chamber of Commercechairman Christopher Nelson, Mega world Commercial S VP Kevin Tan; Taste less Food Group CEO Charles Paw; and CFO Anna Paw.
Yes, it certainly was a PizzaExpress grand fa mil lie affair, as representatives from Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE jetted in to mark its first branch in the Philippines.
All PizzaExpress restaurants are known for their open kitchens where diners can watch
pizzaiolos (pizza chef who makes Italian pizzas) knead and toss the dough, so it was only right that the launch had a pizza-making show for the chosen invitees. Led by Hakim Haouchine, the display highlighted the brand’s signature dough, exclusively made Passata tomato sauce, and fresh ingredients.
The pizzaiolo tossed and flared the pizza dough, dazzling the audience, as Haouchine sprinkled facts and tidbits about what makes PizzaExpress’ pizzas mouthwatering and sought-after. In this fun presentation, they made from scratch the American Hottest, a spicy pepperoni pizza with peppers and jalapeños.
Bea Lorenzo entertained guests with her soulful rendition of pop classics.
Check it out, dahlings, and indulge the pizza lover in you with PizzaExpress’ world-famous pizzas and Baked Dough Balls at the upper ground floor, Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
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