All About Swiss
It’s that time of the year again when it’s all about Swiss at Cebu City’s finest. Now on its 10th year, the Marco Polo Plaza calls on all global citizens to join an exciting week of culinary journey to Switzerland, as well as celebrate Swiss National Day.
From August 1 to 7, everyone may explore the rich culinary goodness of Switzerland at Marco Polo Plaza. Be it for lunch or dinner, diners may make time at Café Marco as the hotel’s world-class chefs recreate a complete world of Swiss goodness – from Alpine-dried beef to chocolates, cheese fondue, sausages and Zurich-style sliced meat. All these may be enjoyed alongside Café Marco’s international buffet favorites. Café Marco serves lunch from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
On Friday, August 5, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu continues its merry tradition of holding a Swiss National Festival at the Grand Balcony. From 6:30 p.m. onwards, guests may enjoy a delightful company of international friends. The night will also be graced by the honorable presence of His Excellency Hans Peter Fitze, Head of Chancery of the Embassy of Switzerland to the Philippines.
The celebration comes with a fabulous Swiss buffet spread, free-flowing drinks, great entertainment, traditional Swiss games, and lots of fun and exciting raffle prizes. The Dinner package is inclusive of unlimited sodas, chilled juices, local beer, and wines.
Advanced reservation may be done at the Hospitality Desk. Inquiries and reservations may also be phone in at 253-1111 or emailed to mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com. The local website is at www.marcopoloplazacebu.com. Real time updates are found at facebook.com/marcopolocebu or @5StarinCebu on Twitter.
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