Champagne and Cantonese cuisine? Not the first thing you'll think of having together. But with the success of Duval Leroy Champagne's pairing with delicious Chinese fare, I wouldn't be surprised if I actually see more and more of this East-meets-West inspired combination everywhere, in the near future. Wine Depot and New World Hotel's joint event - Champagne D'Orient gave guests a serendipitous taste of this match made in heaven.
Magnum bottles on display are to be raffled off to lucky buyers of Duval Leroy bottles.
Four buffet stations were created in the theme of the elements to complement the four varietals of Duval Leroy Champagne. First stop, Brut gets harmonized with appetizers in the WIND buffet.
Long spring rolls
Green lotus root with chili
Pang Pang Chicken
For the second station, Earth, Chardonnay was poured to harmonized with a sumptuous dim sum spread under a lush tree.
Barbecued pork roll
Bean curd rolls with shrimp
FIRE brought together various preparations for duck that lent itself well to the Rose de Saignee.
Duck carving station
In the element of WATER, desserts were made more mouthwatering with a glass of the sweet Demi Sec.
Sticky and sweet pumpkin tarts
Refreshing melon bits in watermelon
Jasmine's specialty, chocolate dumplings toasted with nuts
The Chef taking pride in his creations
Our guests...Selina Gecolea and Robert Suntay
Miguel Aboitiz with wife Barbara show off their Duval Leroy cookbook- a token for guests
The man of Duval Leroy, Thomas Begault, here with New World's General Manager Farid Schoucair
Regina Guanco and Dolor Cortez flank Thomas
Johnson and Joy Ongking with Hazel Tolhurst
Lia Bernardo with Elias Guerrero and Judith Juntilla of High Life
Lalay Atilano and Jojie Atienza
Wine Depot's Anne Tibayan and Grace Miranda
