Libotero gets a taste of Switzerland at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu!

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The Libotero is very fortunate to have been invited to experience once more Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Swiss Alpine Festival!

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu regularly dishes out themed celebrations for its guests, local and foreign alike. From July 27 to August 5, Marco Polo Plaza takes us to another culinary journey, this time to beautiful, rich and efficient Switzerland.

Now on its sixth year, Marco Polo Plaza brings back the real Swiss flavor to Cebu City. Make time at Cafe Marco as their world-class chefs, headed by their new executive chef, Karl Beter, recreate a wonderful variety of Swiss culinary goodness from A to Z.

Grüezi! That’s one fine Swiss hello to a great feast.

The Swiss Food Festival couldn’t get any better with Stephan Wieprich, Director for Food and Beverage, Karl Beter, Executive Chef and Mr. Hans Hauri, General Manager. The three of them complete the German-Austrian-Swiss triangle to bring out the best authentic Swiss food Marco Polo Plaza can offer.

Hans Hauri, General Manager of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, who is a Swiss National himself shares that while the food festival is already on its sixth year, not much has changed since Swiss food is traditional and the dishes are usually made from simple ingredients such as potato and cheese. Southern parts of Switzerland which lie next to Italy have been influenced by Italian cuisine so it is not surprising to find traditional food ranging from pasta to home made meat specialities.

Having said that, Swiss traditions cross oceans to the Café Marco, where diners can enjoy a gourmet selection as comprehensive as the alphabet. Those who come for lunch and dinner get to enjoy Swiss delicacies from Alpine air-dried beef to chocolates, cheese fondue to raclettes, roesti, sausages, and Zurich-style veal.

During yesterday’s launch, the Lobby Lounge was set up and dressed especially for the occasion. Drool as you browse through some of the Swiss favorites we enjoyed:

Desserts should go last but my sweet tooth can’t help it! Try “Zuger Kirschtorte”, a cake with layers of nuts, sponge cake and butter cream.

Chocolateee!

Apple Streusel

More chocolate

Cervelat and Cheese Salad

Pork Emince in Mushroom Sauce

Assorted Sausages on Sauerkraut

Cheese Spaetzle with Roasted Onion

Potato with Bacon

Salmon + Mackerel

Raw ham + salami

Pasta with Ham and Mayonnaise

Liver Pate with Mushroom and Bacon

MUST-TRY: The Meatloaf

Poached Fish in Dili Sauce

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING: The Cheese Fondue!

Chef Karl Beter and Mr. Hans Hauri formally open the Swiss Alpine Festival

All the Swiss goodness alongside Cafe Marco’s international buffet favorites! Available at lunch and dinner at the Cafe Marco until August 5, 2012.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, August 4, 2012, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu continues their merry tradition of holding a Swiss National Fest at the Garden Terrace.

For only Php 1,600 Net, celebrate with friends over a bountiful Swiss buffet spread inclusive of free flowing drinks (soft drinks, sodas, chilled juices, local beer and house wine), great entertainment, traditional Swiss games and exciting raffle prizes!

The Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Swiss National Fest starts at 6:30pm onwards.

Ever heard of William Tell, a fictional hero of Switzerland? Get to see life-sized statues of of him and his son at the lobby.

So what are you waiting for? Go up to Nivel Hills and experience a wonderful week of ultimate Swiss goodness from A to Z, only at Cebu City’s finest, the Marco Polo Plaza! For inquiries and reservations, you may call 253-111 loc 8245 or email mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com.

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