{"id":2162,"date":"2016-06-26T20:31:51","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T01:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tinajacinto.com\/blog\/?p=2162"},"modified":"2018-02-22T16:32:53","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T16:32:53","slug":"design-culture-gastronomy-with-a-french-soul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tinajacinto.com\/today\/2016\/06\/26\/design-culture-gastronomy-with-a-french-soul\/","title":{"rendered":"Design, Culture, Gastronomy, with a French Soul"},"content":{"rendered":"
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People seek out the exceptional, the best of the best. Guided by this end, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, the luxury hotel with a French soul has set a standard with its iconic design, culture, and gastronomy. Its recent events have all added glitter to the city calendar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

La Nuit, Sofitel\u2019s latest signature happening, held at the Harbor Garden tent, was a multi-experience concept where no indulgence was left unattended. Party people were transported to Parisian nightlife fused with the local party scene. It was the perfect setting for fashion designer Ryan Madamba who showed off his resort collection, Crepuscule. There was live musical numbers by Freestyle and it was a dance party where energy levels soared with DJ Callum David. Free flowing Anna Codorniu Spanish cava, together with signature La Nuit Sofitel cocktails, was served in this gastronomic journey. Stations of French hors d\u2019oeuvres, pasta, crepe, carving, charcuterie, and chocolate station dotted the party scene.<\/p>\n

At the end of a working day, nothing could be better than to unwind with a wine-pairing dinner.\u00a0 Wine has become the Millennials\u2019 escapist fix with its mood-enhancing quality. Sofitel takes center stage with its exquisite wine dinners held regularly, featuring world-renowned regions and vineyards.\u00a0 Recently Sofitel partnered with Bolla Wines headed by Gruppo Italiano Vini Wine interpreter Maurizio Bertacchini fpr a five-course menu by executive chef Denis Vecchiato. The splendid dinner was paired with a premier wine collection from Northeast Italy.\u00a0 The Bolla wine collection included\u00a0 Cremant de Bourgogne, Le Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso, Melini Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT, and Torralta Conegliano Valdobbiadene.<\/p>\n

Still on wine celebrations, the Dynastie Des Ferraud wine dinner was hosted by Le Cellier French Wine Selection managing director Bernard Flour at Spiral. In celebration of 130 years and five generations of producing wines, a wine pairing four-course dinner was held. Dessert was paired with Alcohols de Mette. The vineyards of P. Ferraud & Fils has been producing the finest wines since 1860, utilizing their hundred-year-old breeding in wooden tun. Their unrivaled wine list includes Cremant de Bourgogne, Macon Villages 2013 \u201cLe Chai des Platanes,\u201d Brouilly 2014 \u201cDomain Rolland,\u201d Moulin A Vent 2011 \u201cLa Dynastie Des Ferraud,\u201d and Eaux De Vie De Mette. Sofitel\u2019s celebrated cuisine has the grand attraction for modern dining satisfying diners of all appetites.<\/p>\n

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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s Director of F&B Damien Marchenay, Food Magazine\u2019s Troy Barrios, Gruppo Italiano Vini\u2019s Export Manager Maurizio Bertacchini and Philippine Daily Inquirer\u2019s Micky Fenix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Philippine Wine Merchants\u2019 Sales & Marketing Director Raymond Joseph, Shin Yang Holding Sdn Bhd\u2019s Executive Director Executive Lawrence Luang, and Philippine Wine Merchants\u2019 Executive Assistant Suan Boutwood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Castello di Fonterutoli\u2019s Business Development Manager, Alessandro Vallecchi, Bellavista Vineyards\u2019 Brand Manager Alberto Chioni, Gruppo Italiano Vini\u2019s Export Manager Maurizio Bertacchini and Philippine Wine Merchants\u2019 Sales & Marketing Director Raymond Joseph<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Franck Merot, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s F&B Director Damien Marchenay, Gruppo Italiano Vini\u2019s Export Manager Maurizio Bertacchini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bolla Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT, Le Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso and Melini Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rupert Jacinto, Sandy Daza, the author, Ed Ramirez, PeopleAsia\u2019s Editor in Chief Joanne Ramirez and Ferraud Pere Et Fils Winery\u2019s Owner Yves Dominique Ferraud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Le Cellier French Wine Selection\u2019s Managing Director Bernard Flour, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s Resident Manager Alfredo Denage, Ferraud Pere Et Fils Winery\u2019s Owner Yves Dominique Ferraud, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s Director of F&B Damien Marchenay, Mette Distillerie\u2019s Hanna Ellis and Thimothe Traber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Standing: Ed Ramirez, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s PR Director Yasmine Hidalgo, Ferraud Pere Et Fils Winery\u2019s Owner Yves Dominique Ferraud, Distillerie Mette\u2019s Owner Philippe Traber, Thimothe Traber, Cosmopolitan\u2019s Ysa Singson, Celebrity Chef Sandy Daza Sitting: PeopleAsia\u2019s Editor in Chief Joanne Ramirez, Rupert Jacinto, the author and Esquire\u2019s Editor in Chief Kristine Fonacier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The wines at the Ferraud Wine Dinner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s General Manager Adam Laker, Fashion Designer Ryan Madamba, and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s Director of Sales & Marketing Alice Jenkins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Model Maggie Wilson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Model Debbie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Model Uliana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Model Lyndsay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s Resident Manager Alfredo Denage, Iva Kerto, Belinda Laker and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s General Manager Adam Laker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s E-Commerce Director Dave Pimentel, Blogger Kyla Zuniga, Blogger Niche Dumlao , Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s Director of Sales & Marketing Alice Jenkins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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PAWP\u2019s President Jody Liwanag, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s General Manager Adam Laker, Model and beauty queen Maggie Wilson, Model Baily, PAWP\u2019s Chairman Marex Gaba and Fashion Director Robbie Carmona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fashion Designer Ryan Madamba, Maggie Wilson, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Parul Shah , Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s PR Director Yasmine Hidalgo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Blogger Vina Guerrero, Kim Cruz, Kat Valdes, Patrice Averilla, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s E-Commerce Director Dave Pimentel, Rob Salas and Kyla Zuniga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Fashion Designer Ryan Madamba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Celebrities and guests dance the night out at the La Nuit dance floor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila\u2019s General Manager Adam Laker and Belinda Laker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fashion Director Robbie Carmona and Celebrity Hair Stylist Lourd Ramos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fashion Designer Ryan Madamba and LifeStyle Asia\u2019s Franco Laurel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cosmopolitan Philippines\u2019 Associate Publisher Brei Garcia, Summit media\u2019s Deputy group publisher Christine Ong, Yasmine Hidalgo and Spot.ph\u2019s Associate publisher Owen Maddela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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La Nuit DJ booth and Dance Floor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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La Nuit Signature Cocktails (L-R) Bastille, Paris La Nuit, Champs Elysees, Pigalle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pralines by Chocolate Chef Tweet Obsequio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Opening Presentation by Anna Codorniu Wines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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