Italian dishes and local flavors at Seda Abreeza

Italy’s diverse landscape gives rise to a wide range of regional dishes, all deserving to be sampled, according to Salvatore de Vincentis, a multi-awarded chef who will serve as an informal ambassador of the country’s cuisine during a two-month promotional series at Seda hotels throughout the country.
 “Italian-Filipino Culinary Fusion” begins on March 4 running up to March 13, 2016 at Seda Abreeza, offering an extraordinary range of specially-designed buffet selection for dinner with a prime selection of Italian wines available at the hotel’s Misto bar and restaurant.
 Chef Salvatore will be drawing from the aromas and flavors of his childhood in Sorrento where he would assist his grandmother and later, restaurateur-uncle, in the kitchen. At Seda, he promises to remain true to the traditional ways of preparing well-loved regional dishes whipped up from the freshest of ingredients, including famous cheeses and lemons from his country, to ensure distinct and authentic Italian flavors.
 Chef Salvatore says he is excited by his stint at Seda Abreeza’s Misto which is sure to draw both patrons and other guests as he gives a unique touch to the hotel’s regular dinner buffet spread. The twist is that these traditional Italian regional dishes will be presented in modern, creative ways that are as pleasing to the sight as they are to the taste buds. His version of caprese in a glass, for instance, consists of a delightful cream with the flavor of fresh mozzarella over a tomato-flavored foam and touched with basil in liquid form. Layered to represent the colors of the Italian flag, the dish teases the palate in just the right amount.
 His time of visit hitting the season of Araw ng Davao, Chef Salvatore and his team made a menu specially intended to match the season – bringing in local favorites and dishes aside from his delectable Italian menu. At Misto, the offer is irresistible: take part of the dinner buffet this March 4,9,10, and 11, 6PM to 8PM for only PHP 980 nett for adults and PHP 480 nett for kids. A promising Sunday brunch is offered on March 6, 2016 from 10AM to 2PM at PHP 980 nett per person.
 The chef promises, “I always cook with all my heart because diners can sense a chef’s passion in the way the food is presented. I wish for everyone to have a fabulous dining experience. My message is simple: sit, eat, and enjoy!” he charmingly concludes.
 Chef Salvatore presents “La Buona Cucina Italiana” at the Straight Up bar of Seda BGC from January 29 to February 6; at Seda Centrio, Cagayan de Oro City on February 10-20; Seda Nuvali, Laguna on February 23-29; Seda Abreeza, Davao on March 4-13; and Seda Atria, Iloilo on March 14-19.
 For details and reservations of the Italian promotion at Seda Abreeza, please call (088) 322 8888 or email dvo@sedahotels.com.