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Festive Season at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

‘Tis the season to be merry as Marco Polo Plaza Cebu launches their festive buffet at Cafe Marco. This year Cafe Marco brings back the classic favorites and new sumptuous dishes on top of their international buffet spread. Enjoy these mouthwatering dishes from December 16-31 at Cafe Marco’s Lunch & Dinner buffets.

Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad. Start your meal at Cafe Marco with this Filipino favorite. This dish was intentionally made sweet to satisfy the Pinoy palette.

Chicken Relleno
Chicken Relleno

Chicken Relleno. De-boned chicken stuffed with minced chicken, vegetables, raisins, hard-boiled eggs and other spices then baked to perfection. This classic dish was an instant favorite as it captured the taste Filipinos love.

Christmas Ham
Christmas Ham

Christmas Ham. A Christmas feast is not complete without a Christmas Ham. Cafe Marco’s homemade honey glazed ham is tender and has a sweet and smoky flavor that is perfectly complimented with a grilled pineapple on the side.

Meatloaf
Meatloaf

Meatloaf. This soft and tender homemade meatloaf is served with gravy and onions on the side. This dish is flavorful, and the melts in your mouth texture will make you eat a lot.

Stuffing
Stuffing

Stuffing. Meat stuffing formed into a loaf then served with Cranberry sauce.

Assorted Cookies. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Cafe Marco’s assorted selection of Christmas cookies. Don’t miss taking a bite into their famous Malicious Cookies made with generous amount of milk and white chocolate chips.

Stollen Bread
Stollen Bread

Stollen Bread. A traditional German cake usually served during Christmas season. Cafe Marco’s version is stuffed with dried fruits and nuts and topped with powdered sugar.

Festive Ensaymada
Festive Ensaymada

Festive Ensaymada. Soft Ensaymada filled with dried fruits and nuts, topped with cheese overload. The goodness of Ensaymada and Fruit Cake in one pastry. You can enjoy the Festive Ensaymada at Php99 each or give it as a gift in box of three, six and dozen.

Bibingka
Bibingka

Bibingka. A traditional Pinoy “kakanin” eaten during Christmas season is part of Cafe Marco’s Festive Buffet. The crackly crust and soft center Bibingka has a rich, buttery and sweet flavors. The salted egg gives it a salty taste to balance everything. This is best eaten with extra butter and coconut gratings.

Puto Bumbong
Puto Bumbong

Puto Bungbong. A sticky purple delicacy made of glutinous rice cooked in Cafe Marco’s own Puto Bumbong steamer. It is served with coconut gratings and muscovado sugar.

Christmas Pudding
Christmas Pudding

Christmas Pudding. This dessert has a sweet and a hint of alcoholic taste to it which reminds me a Fruit Cake. The vanilla sauce.

Eggnog Drink
Eggnog Drink

Eggnog. Try this traditional Thanks Giving and Christmas drink which is popular in Canada and USA.

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu has also lined up events and merry making activities to make this Festive Season even more special.

Tree of Hope

Tree of Hope
Tree of Hope

Last November 29, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Tree of Hope was lighted to officially start their Festive Season. Guests are encourage to donate to the Tree of Hope for only Php200 per Christmas ball. All proceeds will be given to GMA Kapuso Foundation.

Festive Buffet

Enjoy Festive Season favorites such as Christmas ham, chicken relleno, baked turkey and more on top of Cafe Marco’s international buffet spread from December 16-23 and 26-30.

Lunch Buffet: Php1,144 net per person inclusive of free flowing house blend iced tea.
Dinner Buffet: Php1,395 net per person exclusive of drinks.

Christmas Eve, December 24

Lunch Buffet: Php1,144 net per person inclusive of free-flowing house blend iced tea.
Dinner Buffet: Php 1,818 net per person inclusive of free-flowing house wines, local beer, chilled juices and soda at Café Marco.
Special Dinner Buffet: Php 977 net per person at the Grand Ballroom, inclusive of one round of chilled juice or iced tea with live music entertainment to enjoy.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be spreading Christmas cheer in all dining areas during the Christmas Eve dinner. A Holy Mass celebration will be held at the Grand Balcony at 10:00PM.

Christmas Day, December 25

Lunch and Dinner Buffet: Php 1,818 net per person inclusive of free-flowing house wines, local beer, chilled juices and soda at Cafe Marco.

On 24 and 25 December, you may also choose to celebrate an intimate Christmas evening with your loved-ones at a thousand feet high. Blu Bar & Grill offers a Festive Season Set Dinner with Wine Pairing at Php 2,800 net per person.

New Year’s Eve

Welcome 2015 with a great dinner at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu and enjoy complimentary entrance to the biggest New Year’s countdown parties in the city.

Grand Ballroom
Buffet Dinner and Show: Php 2,888 net per person with entertainment from one of the most sought-after bands in the country, The Bloomfields.

Cafe Marco and Lobby Lounge
Dinner Buffet: Php 1,988 net per person with free flowing drinks with entertainment by Lyve Wire Band at the Lobby Lounge

El Viento Restaurant & Pool Bar
Dinner Buffer: Php 1,988 net per person with free flowing drinks with entertainment by Third String.

Blue Bar & Grill
Four-Course Meal with Wine Pairing: Php 2,988 net per person. Welcome 2015 one thousand feet high to get the best view of the city when the clock strikes at 12MN while enjoying the music by Royal Plus Trio.

Grand Balcony
Walk-in Guests: Php900 inclusive of one glass of sparkling wine, party favors and Php300 worth of food and drinks. Enjoy one of the city’s biggest countdown parties featuring Spectrum DJs and a spectacular grand fireworks display.

New Year’s Eve Room Package

Php8,900 net inclusive of buffet breakfast, Php500 voucher for food and beverage consumption, ticket to New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at the Grand Ballroom and Countdown Party at the Grand Balcony.

For ticket sales and reservations, contact Cebu at +63-32-253 1111 Local 8249 | email fb@marcopolocebu.com or Manila at +63-2-887 1263.

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