All Things Swiss at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

A piece of Switzerland, That's what it is.

Experience a piece of Switzerland as Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, invites you to a week-long celebration of Swiss chocolates, cheese, and more at All Things Swiss, August 19 to September 4, 2016.

In line with the 725^th National Swiss Day, Marco Polo will be celebrating its own Swiss promotion, highlighting Swiss traditions from wine and cheese, to pralines, to timepieces. 

The guest of honor who opened the event is the Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of Switzerland, Mr. Raoul Imbach. 

Discover the simplicity but flavorful Swiss favorites in a cooking class with a culinary expert, Executive Chef Rolf Jaeggi, who is flying from Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel to grace the event. 

Bringing in his vast international experience, Chef Rolf specializes in Swiss cuisine with over 30 years of distinguished experience by royalties and heads of states from all over the world. He will be joining the hotel for this celebration, holding a cooking class, featuring traditional dishes such as the tasty appetizer Beef Carpaccio with Beef Tartar, Quail Egg, Mache Leaves and Lemon Pepper Marinade, the tender and filling main dish Veal Zurichoise with Roesti Potatoes, and the scrumptious dessert Plum Tart with Vanilla Snaps and Whipped Cream. Learn how to do Swiss favourite dishes with Chef Rolf at Php 2,300.

Have a fine Swiss experience with a wine dinner that features a special 4-course set menu that brings in the flavour of the natural Switzerland. Finest wines from the largest wine regions of the Alpine country is paired for each course. Experience this at Cucina for Php 2,888.

Indulge in a wide selection of Swiss dishes for a food festival at the all-day dining restaurant, Cucina. Enjoy these as if dining along the Swiss Alps. Delight in a chocolate buffet featuring only the finest pralines. This delicious culinary experience can be enjoyed from Monday to Thursday, at Php 1,500 for lunch buffet and Php 1,800 for dinner buffet. Celebrate the festival on a weekend from Friday to Sunday, at Php 2,300 for lunch buffet and Php 2,650 for dinner buffet.

The delicacy does not stop as Café Pronto lets it guests discover a wide variety of the confectionary dessert with a showcase of the finest pralines. Boxes of 3, 6, and 12 are available for purchase.

Take a more laid-back indulge with a Swiss cheese buffet and wine, only at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge. Relax and unwind the Swiss way over an unobstructed view of the metro with this classic pair, available every night for the whole duration of All Things Swiss for Php 1,900 for the cheese buffet. Swiss wines are sold separately and are available either by glass or by the bottle.

Watches are part of the Swiss reputation. Take a peak in the artistry of the design of delicate timepieces with a showcase of Victorinox watches, tested for its quality and timeless elegance.

Immerse yourself in an experience of the natural Switzerland this coming August 2016 for Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s All Things Swiss. 

Discover cheese, chocolates, timepieces, and the culture of Swiss. Contact (632) 720 7777 or email manila@marcopolohotels.com for more information.  Visit facebook.com/MarcoPoloOrtigasManila or follow @MarcoPoloManila on Twitter or Instagram.