Slow-cooked Wagyu Beef Cheek with Barolo Red Wine Sauce on Mashed Pumpkin

Travel around the epicentre of the Roman empire, by experiencing a true Italian feast that will give make you feel as if you are walking on cobblestones to that beloved small neighbourhood restaurant or through the breezy hills of Tuscany, as Marco Polo Ortigas Manila brings Italian staples to taste. 

With guest chef and Italian native from Marco Polo Hong Kong, Chef Andrea Delzanno, comes a fusion of centuries-old traditions of the Italian cuisine with an innovative twist. Just like how art is produced in Rome, Chef Andrea prepares his dishes with a full attention to detail, coming up with exquisite, satisfying, and purely delizioso dishes, carefully-crafted to a true Italian taste. 

As he comes over to head the five-day-long Italian promotion with passion and culinary magic, discover a bold palette of flavours from a great variety of fine ingredients at Cucina, from June 7 to 11, for lunch and dinner. Feast on a selection of antipasti such as top notch Parma ham, and the classic tomato and mozzarella caprese; roasted lamb rack with garlic and herbs, and stewed chicken cacciatora style. Fine risotto with mushrooms, and penne with black truffle cream sauce will also be included in this sumptuous spread. 

Experience a wine dinner, showcasing Chef Andrea’s signature dishes, and excellent wines to match, on June 9, with cocktails starting at 6PM at the Connect Lounge, for Php 2,888. The night will be filled with exceptional Linguine alle Vongole (Linguine with Clams), Guancetta di Manzo Wagyu Cotta Lentamente su Pure’ di Zucca, Barolo (Slow Cooked Wagyu Beef Cheek, Barolo Sauce, Pumpkin Puree), and an all time favourite, Tiramisu. La dolce vita!

After years of training with chefs who have headed kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants, from Italy to New York and all the way to Asia, Chef Andrea has truly become a culinary maestro. Learn how to cook Italian treasures for a master demo on June 10, 10AM, at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge. For Php 2,300, find out how to craft authentic pasta from the true Italian native and expert chef, which is perfect for special occasions at home, and will surely leave lasting memories. This will be followed by a lunch buffet at Cucina.

Celebrate Italy at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. To know more about the hotel, visit www.marcopolohotels.com. Follow the Hotel in Facebook at facebook.com/MarcoPoloOrtigasManila or @MarcoPoloManila on Twitter or Instagram.