The Philippine Star

The flavors of Switzerlan­d

- by JOHNNY LITTON

Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin was the guest of honor at a dinner celebratin­g all things Swiss at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila.

Cocktails at the Connect Lounge preceded the wine dinner held at Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s refined and fashionabl­e all- day restaurant located on the 24th floor. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila general manager Frank

Reichenbac­h welcomed the Swiss ambassador and her diplomats to the dinner that featured a special four- course set menu highlighti­ng the flavors of Switzerlan­d.

Guests were in a jovial mood against a backdrop of a splendid spread of authentic Swiss cuisine and spirits.

“I have learned that to be with those I like is enough.” ― Walt Whitman

?? ?? (From left) Lucerne’s Marnie Chua, Erhan Balaban, Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila GM Frank Reichenbac­h, chef Rolf Jaeggi and Marco Polo Ortigas Manila director of restaurant­s, bars and events Mirko de Giorgi at the...
(From left) Lucerne’s Marnie Chua, Erhan Balaban, Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila GM Frank Reichenbac­h, chef Rolf Jaeggi and Marco Polo Ortigas Manila director of restaurant­s, bars and events Mirko de Giorgi at the...
?? ?? (From left) Candee Tan, DermAsia Corp. CEO Nikki Tang, Dr. Beverly Ong-Amoranto and Heidi Kaw.
(From left) Candee Tan, DermAsia Corp. CEO Nikki Tang, Dr. Beverly Ong-Amoranto and Heidi Kaw.
?? ?? (From left) Lucerne Group’s Vohne Yao, Jam Co, Loraine Santos, Riza Torres and Marnie Chua.
(From left) Lucerne Group’s Vohne Yao, Jam Co, Loraine Santos, Riza Torres and Marnie Chua.
?? ?? (From left) Julius and Christine Babao with their daughter Antonia and Marco Polo Ortigas Manila duty manager John Michael Pasia.
(From left) Julius and Christine Babao with their daughter Antonia and Marco Polo Ortigas Manila duty manager John Michael Pasia.
?? ?? Dr. Cecile Infantado, Jayelles’ Inah Bugayong and Mayenne Carmona.
Dr. Cecile Infantado, Jayelles’ Inah Bugayong and Mayenne Carmona.
?? ?? (From left) Sheree Chua, Allana Monteliban­o, Agile Zamora and Ruby Jane Chua.
(From left) Sheree Chua, Allana Monteliban­o, Agile Zamora and Ruby Jane Chua.
?? ?? (From left) Jun Jun Ablaza, Hera Geriene, Tedrick Yau and Czarina Syquia.
(From left) Jun Jun Ablaza, Hera Geriene, Tedrick Yau and Czarina Syquia.
?? ?? Marco Polo Ortigas Manila director of sales and marketing Roel Constantin­o, Hans Brumann and Marco Polo Ortigas Manila resident manager Mike Yutuc.
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila director of sales and marketing Roel Constantin­o, Hans Brumann and Marco Polo Ortigas Manila resident manager Mike Yutuc.
?? ?? Jewelry designer Hans Brumann, Nick Fisher and Frank Reichenbac­h.
Jewelry designer Hans Brumann, Nick Fisher and Frank Reichenbac­h.
?? ?? ( From left) Jemellie Gonzales, Frank Reichenbac­h, Jacqueline Michelle Lim and Carol Mercado.
( From left) Jemellie Gonzales, Frank Reichenbac­h, Jacqueline Michelle Lim and Carol Mercado.
?? ?? (From left) RichPrime Global Inc. president and CEO Myrna Yao, your columnist, Len Olbes and Connie Haw.
(From left) RichPrime Global Inc. president and CEO Myrna Yao, your columnist, Len Olbes and Connie Haw.
?? ?? (Seated) Sujung Han and Phoebe Balajadia; (standing) Phillip Cruz and Dr. Lloyd Balajadia.
(Seated) Sujung Han and Phoebe Balajadia; (standing) Phillip Cruz and Dr. Lloyd Balajadia.
?? ?? Nanette and Michel Miloda.
Nanette and Michel Miloda.
?? ?? Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano and Agile Zamora.
Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano and Agile Zamora.
?? ?? Erhan Balaban and Zuhal Sahin.
Erhan Balaban and Zuhal Sahin.
?? ?? Mirko de Giorgi serves fish fillet with almond, capers and butter to Ambassador Andrea Reichlin.
Mirko de Giorgi serves fish fillet with almond, capers and butter to Ambassador Andrea Reichlin.
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