Independencia at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

To celebrate the Philippines’ 117th year as an independent nation, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu brings to Cebu yet another unique and truly memorable culinary journey. Independencia: A Tribute to Filipino Heroes celebrates the life, times, and gustatory inclinations of some of the country’s most celebrated names. In a special intimate celebration, Marco Polo presented to select members of the media the dishes that once dominated the dining tables of our national heroes.

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Invited guests wearing traditional Filipino garb.

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu General Manager Ms. Julie Najar formally opens the event.

A short cultural presentation featuring the most important events in Philippine history.

Intimate and very classy table set-up during the event.

Chicken empanada, anyone?

Ms. Jessica Avila talks about how they came up with the Independencia menu. According to her, a lot of research was done in order to create this year’s special Independence Day menu.

On top of their already-impressive buffet spread, expect to see these lovely dishes at the buffet table.

Tinolang Manok with pepper

Lechon Manok in Saha

Kare-Kare

Ginataang Alimasag

Inun-unan

Crab Relleno

Morcon

Batong Guisado

Tinapol Rice

Dried Beef Tapa

Sweets and Kakanins!

Sampaguita Ice Cream!

MORE PHOTOS from the event

Ms Avila and her ‘dream team’ poses for the camera.

INDEPENDENCIA: A Tribute to Filipino Heroes
June 11 to June 20, 2015
Cafe Marco, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

Inquiries and Reservations:
(032) 253 1111 loc. 8353
www.marcopoloplazacebu.com