Feliz: A Holiday Journey at Seda Ayala Center Cebu

by The Cebuano · Published October 30, 2019 · Updated November 21, 2019

Last October 25, 2019, Seda Ayala Center Cebu held a pre-Christmas event to officially welcome the holiday season. Dubbed Feliz: A Holiday Journey, the special event took guests along a wonderful culinary journey laced with nostalgia, culture, and pride of place. Take a look at some of the highlights of this unique and truly unforgettable gastronomic holiday feast.

Feliz: A Holiday Journey features a 6-course meal that showcases some of the lovely Christmas traditions of Filipinos and Cebuanos.

Guests and patrons thoroughly enjoyed the specially-prepared menu which showcased well-loved Filipino and Cebuano favorites like puto-sikwati, ham, and more.

**SIMBANG GABI**
Puto Maya with Sweet Mango and Sikwate

**SOUP**
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Tortilla Chip

**NOCHE BUENA**
Glazed Leg of Ham with Mesclun Greens in Lemon Vinaigrette
Paired with Deloach California Pinot Noir 2017, USA

**MEDIA NOCHE**
Pan-Seared Salmon on Bed of Mashed Potato with Balsamic Reduction
Paired with Mandrarossa Viognier Le Senie 2017, Italy

**DESSERT**
Choco Lava Cake with Sweet, Spicy, and Bitter Chocolates
Paired with Jack Estate M-R Series Pink Moscato 2019, South Australia

Choice wines paired with some of the items on the menu

Present during the event was world-renowned sommelier and Happy Living Philippines general manager Jullian Gagliardi, who gave tips on wine pairs this holiday season. Also present was the country’s Chocolate Queen and founder of The Chocolate Chamber Raquel Choa who took care of the sweet holiday treats.