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Bailli bash at Shangri-La Mactan

- Honey Jarque Loop -

The first international Grand Chapitre gala event in the Philippines culminated in a fabulous formal sit-down dinner at the majestic marquee of the Shangri-La Mactan Resort.

It was a perfect evening made all the more perfect by the significant number of local and international  members and guests who attended the memorable event.

 As guests arrived, champagne was served with exquisite canapés as acquaintances old and new mingled and exchanged pleasantries before proceeding to the main dining area.

Executive sous chefs Marco Anzani and Dolf Lopez together with executive Chinese chef Kenny Yong and the entire culinary team pooled their talents and innovative ideas together to create an unforgettable gastronomic event which resulted in a delectable treat for everyone.

The well-orchestrated menu had for starters brulee of foie gras on baklava, tuna tartare with caviar and roasted oyster mushrooms followed by cream of leek soup with lobster in truffles infusion. Next  was the katafi rolled prawn and suckling pig on wasabi palenta. The main course consisted of spiced US Angus tenderloin roulade on potato pancake and gorgonzola and sun-dried tomato panna cotta with gingered honey.

To complement the dishes, wines such as Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Merlot 2007 and Vasse Felix Adams Road Shiraz 2003 were served and enjoyed along with a great degree of fun.

Exclusively for the evening, pastry chef Edgardo Butawan  prepared a study of apples which displayed his creative art.

During the traditional coffee and petit fours, the presentation of the kitchen brigade was met with rapturous applause.

Midway through the celebration, Bailli Delegue Honorei Marie Jones  took great pleasure in inducting  22 new members. She was ably assisted by Bailli Delegue Philippines Michel Lhuillier and Bailli Amparito Lhuillier. Inducted as members  were Dames de la Chaine Lilibeth Abad, Anna-Marie Dizon, Victoria Hermosisima, Miranda Konstantinidou, Evelyn Luym, Rafaelita Pelaez, Alicia Plaza , Chevaliers Jaime Chua, Hippocrates Efthimiou, Timothy William Hannam, Brendan McCarthy, Romulo Senining, Richard Stolzman and Louis Thevenin. They were joined by Maitre Hoteliers Roy Abraham, and Raymond Bragg,  Maitre Rotisseurs Ojvind Karlsen and Germahn Santiago and Maitre de Table Restaurateurs Manolette Dinsay, Jose Vicente del Prado Jr., Pascal Goujon and Andrew Sharpe.

It was a fabulous night with a fitting ambience for an outstanding event.  Amazing food, wines and entertainment left a lasting impression and unforgettable happy memories.

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ANNA-MARIE DIZON

BAILLI DELEGUE HONOREI MARIE JONES

BAILLI DELEGUE PHILIPPINES MICHEL LHUILLIER AND BAILLI AMPARITO LHUILLIER

CHAINE LILIBETH ABAD

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