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.
La Nuit, Sofitel’s 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’oeuvres, pasta, crepe, carving, charcuterie, and chocolate station dotted the party scene.
At the end of a working day, nothing could be better than to unwind with a wine-pairing dinner. Wine has become the Millennials’ escapist fix with its mood-enhancing quality. Sofitel takes center stage with its exquisite wine dinners held regularly, featuring world-renowned regions and vineyards. 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. The Bolla wine collection included Cremant de Bourgogne, Le Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso, Melini Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT, and Torralta Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
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 “Le Chai des Platanes,” Brouilly 2014 “Domain Rolland,” Moulin A Vent 2011 “La Dynastie Des Ferraud,” and Eaux De Vie De Mette. Sofitel’s celebrated cuisine has the grand attraction for modern dining satisfying diners of all appetites.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Director of F&B Damien Marchenay, Food Magazine’s Troy Barrios, Gruppo Italiano Vini’s Export Manager Maurizio Bertacchini and Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Micky Fenix.Philippine Wine Merchants’ Sales & Marketing Director Raymond Joseph, Shin Yang Holding Sdn Bhd’s Executive Director Executive Lawrence Luang, and Philippine Wine Merchants’ Executive Assistant Suan BoutwoodCastello di Fonterutoli’s Business Development Manager, Alessandro Vallecchi, Bellavista Vineyards’ Brand Manager Alberto Chioni, Gruppo Italiano Vini’s Export Manager Maurizio Bertacchini and Philippine Wine Merchants’ Sales & Marketing Director Raymond JosephFranck Merot, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s F&B Director Damien Marchenay, Gruppo Italiano Vini’s Export Manager Maurizio BertacchiniBolla Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT, Le Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso and Melini Chianti Classico Reserva DOCGRupert Jacinto, Sandy Daza, the author, Ed Ramirez, PeopleAsia’s Editor in Chief Joanne Ramirez and Ferraud Pere Et Fils Winery’s Owner Yves Dominique FerraudLe Cellier French Wine Selection’s Managing Director Bernard Flour, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Resident Manager Alfredo Denage, Ferraud Pere Et Fils Winery’s Owner Yves Dominique Ferraud, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Director of F&B Damien Marchenay, Mette Distillerie’s Hanna Ellis and Thimothe TraberStanding: Ed Ramirez, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s PR Director Yasmine Hidalgo, Ferraud Pere Et Fils Winery’s Owner Yves Dominique Ferraud, Distillerie Mette’s Owner Philippe Traber, Thimothe Traber, Cosmopolitan’s Ysa Singson, Celebrity Chef Sandy Daza Sitting: PeopleAsia’s Editor in Chief Joanne Ramirez, Rupert Jacinto, the author and Esquire’s Editor in Chief Kristine FonacierThe wines at the Ferraud Wine DinnerSofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s General Manager Adam Laker, Fashion Designer Ryan Madamba, and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Director of Sales & Marketing Alice JenkinsModel Maggie WilsonModel DebbieModel UlianaModel LyndsaySofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Resident Manager Alfredo Denage, Iva Kerto, Belinda Laker and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s General Manager Adam LakerSofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s E-Commerce Director Dave Pimentel, Blogger Kyla Zuniga, Blogger Niche Dumlao , Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Director of Sales & Marketing Alice JenkinsPAWP’s President Jody Liwanag, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s General Manager Adam Laker, Model and beauty queen Maggie Wilson, Model Baily, PAWP’s Chairman Marex Gaba and Fashion Director Robbie CarmonaFashion Designer Ryan Madamba, Maggie Wilson, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Parul Shah , Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s PR Director Yasmine HidalgoBlogger Vina Guerrero, Kim Cruz, Kat Valdes, Patrice Averilla, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s E-Commerce Director Dave Pimentel, Rob Salas and Kyla ZunigaTessa Prieto-Valdes and Fashion Designer Ryan MadambaCelebrities and guests dance the night out at the La Nuit dance floorSofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s General Manager Adam Laker and Belinda LakerFashion Director Robbie Carmona and Celebrity Hair Stylist Lourd RamosFashion Designer Ryan Madamba and LifeStyle Asia’s Franco LaurelCosmopolitan Philippines’ Associate Publisher Brei Garcia, Summit media’s Deputy group publisher Christine Ong, Yasmine Hidalgo and Spot.ph’s Associate publisher Owen MaddelaLa Nuit DJ booth and Dance FloorLa Nuit Signature Cocktails (L-R) Bastille, Paris La Nuit, Champs Elysees, PigallePralines by Chocolate Chef Tweet ObsequioOpening Presentation by Anna Codorniu Wines
