Fill your stomach and soul with a feast for a cause
It was with bated breath, a tinge of nerves and hopeful hearts that the board of trustees and directors of the Child Protection Network (CPN) Foundation planned its first fundraiser after the pandemic. The idea was to keep it to a smaller group of friends and donors. Then, have it in a beautiful venue with a top-notch dinner and wines, plus offer a few select items and experiences for auction.
Thus, 'Feast for a Cause: The CPN Dinner' was born. With a target of raising Php 6,500,000 to aid the continuing fight against child abuse, the evening’s results outdid itself and a total of Php 9,375,000 (and counting) was realised! There is certainly much to be grateful for.
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It was held over the weekend at the gorgeous Finestra Restaurant of Solaire. All the guests made a contribution to attend the dinner and it was a most delicious one prepared by Finestra’s 1 Michelin Star Chef Andreas Spagoni.
The amuse bouche was a Gallagher oyster with spice xerez emulsion. Next was an exquisite poached trout with scallions and almonds. The tortellini with herbs, asparagus and slow-cooked cuttlefish was divine. But the star was the wagyu strip loin with sweet and sour beetroot. The meal closed with an espresso royal with biscotti crumble and vanilla bean ice cream.
