Philippine Daily Inquirer

DECADENT HOLIDAY FEAST AT MARCO POLO ORTIGAS MANILA’S CUCINA

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WHAT could be more blissful than sharing a spread of good food with the best company? Celebrate the season with a wide array of holiday delights for sumptuous lunch or dinner at Cucina, the flagship restaurant of the award-winning Marco Polo Ortigas Manila.

Indulge in a delectable Christmas celebratio­n. Treat the family to a lavish and savory feast with all-time favorite classics that are perfect for this holiday season. From holiday’s best and festive roasts, to decadent desserts and sparkling new beginnings, there’s something for everyone at Forbes Travel Guide 2017 Five Star Award Winner.

A sumptuous Christmas Eve spread, specially prepared by a team of expert chefs led by Executive Chef Alisdair Bletcher, includes Assorted Seafood Tempura with Dipping Sauce, Crispy Skin Duck Breast on Mango Basil Sauce, and Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant­s and Tarragon. Partake of irresistib­le Roasted Turkey, Roasted Angus Beef, and Caramelize­d Spiced Honey Ham. On Christmas Day, delight in sumptuous signature dishes such as Fillet of Pork Mushrooms, Spinach, Lemon and Grain Mustard Sauce, Lancashire Hot Pot, and Salmon Cakes with Caper and Dill Mayonnaise. Have your fill of Roasted Christmas Turkey with Stuffing, Chipolatas, Cranberry Sauce and Rosemary Jus, Twice-Cooked Crispy Pork Belly, and Caramelise­d Honey Ham in the carvery station.

Relish an indulgent New Year’s Eve celebratio­n with a spread of piquant dishes like Medallion of Beef with Parmesan, Onion Crust, and Red Wine Jus; Leek, Potato, and Gruyere Cheese Cannelloni on Cepe Cream, with Roasted Shimeji Mushrooms; and, Seafood Thermidor Pots. Feast on Iberico Pork Loin with Apple Sauce, Roasted Angus Prime Beef Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus and Horseradis­h Sauce, and Chinese Barbecue Duck. Mark your New Year’s Day Celebratio­n with servings of Spinach, Ricotta, and Fontina Cheese Cannelloni with Roma Tomato Sauce and Marinated Grilled Artichoke Hearts; Slow Braised Angus Beef Short Ribs in Green Peppercorn and Tarragon Cream; and, Fillet of Red Snapper with Hot and Sour Green Papaya and Tamarind Chili Sauce. And relish the Roasted Sirloin Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Red Wine Jus, and Roasted Leg of Pork.

Cucina is Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s all-day dining restaurant and is open daily for lunch from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 6:00 pm to 10:30 p.m. Festive prices start at P2,250 net per per- son, children age 6 and below get to eat for free while children age 7 to 12 years old are charged half the price. For reservatio­ns, call (02) 720 7720.

For more informatio­n about Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s Decadent Holiday Feast, contact (632) 720 7777 or book online via www.marcopoloh­otels.com or email: manila@marcopoloh­otels.com. Visit facebook.com/MarcoPoloO­rtigasMani­la or follow @MarcoPoloM­anila on Twitter or Instagram.

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