Food News: The Raffles and Fairmont Holiday Hampers

Here's some cool news to get you into the Christmas spirit. This holiday season, The Raffles and Fairmont Makati unveils its new Holiday Hampers in luxurious gift boxes and travel trunks filled with a collection of the finest offerings and indulgences enough to last the whole 12 days of Christmas. 

Selected for their quality, stature, provenance and elegance, this year's featured opulent gourmet pleasures and extravagant gift items make the most exquisite hampers Raffles and Fairmont Makati has ever designed. The Raffles Hamper, a 20-inch wide canvas wrapped trunk, fastened with leather straps and brass locks, offers a gourmet celebration of seasonal specialties, which include: 

• Chateu Moulin De La Riviere Medoc 750 mL
• Morelli Salmone Tagliatelle 250 g
• A L'Olivier Fig Fruit Vinegar 200 mL 
• A L'Olivier Espelette Infused Olive Oil 250 mL
• Pommery Mustard Royal (Cognac) 250 mL
• Antonio's Banana Macadamia Jam 340 g
• Labeyrie Whole Duck Foie Gras 90 g
• La Mere Poulard French Berries Butter Cookies 400 g 
• Balocco Le Latte Pannetone Mandorlato Hand Wrapped 750 g
• Cafe Macaron Christmas Pralines, Box of 12  

The Cafe Macaron Hamper, a 19-inch wide canvas wrapped gift box with gold tassel brims with festive confectioneries and a wide range of delicacies from around the world, including:

• Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux Superieur 750 mL
• Morelli Ortica Taglioni 250 g
• A L'Olivier Passion Fruit Vinegar 200 mL
• A L'Olivier Lavender Olive Oil 150 mL
• Pommery Mustard Gingerbread 250 g
• Valrhona Equinoxe (Almonds/Hazelnuts) 250 g
• La Mere Poulard French Caramel Butter Cookies 250 g
• Balocco Panetonne Classic Hand Wrapped 750 g
• Cafe Macaron Christmas Macarons, Box of 8

The Extravagant Hamper, The Raffles and Fairmont Makati's impressive and most exclusive canvas wrapped trunk, expanding up to 33-inches wide, and filled with the most lavish indulgences styled for a magnificent Christmas:

• Billecart Salmon Magnum 1500 mL
• Morelli Zafferano Tagliatelle 250 g
• Morelli Aglio & Basilico 250 mL
• Tardo's Best Civet Coffee 100 g
• Galateo Olio Extra Virgine 500 mL
• Lodovico Campari Aceto Balsamico di Modena 250 mL
• L'Atelier Du Vin Chic Set Monsieur Corkscrew
• Brabantia Salt & Pepper Crusher Set
• Castillo Di Canena Smoked Arbequino Oil 250 mL
• Vellutata Biologica Fig with Balsamic Vinegar 250 mL
• Labeyrie Whole Goose Foie Gras 130 g
• Overnight Stay for Two in a Raffles Presidential Suite with breakfast for Two at Spectrum, complimentary internet connection, afternoon tea and evening cocktails at Writers Bar and a dedicated Raffles butler service 
• Riedel Burgundy Grand Crus Wine Glasses
• Louis Vuitton Ruben Toledo Postcards
• Louis Vuitton Necktie
• Louis Vuitton Sarah Vernis Wallet
• Louis Vuitton Bandeaus Scarf
• Cafe Macaron Stollen
• Cafe Macaron Christmas Macarons, Box of 8
• Cafe Macaron  Christmas Pralines, Box of 12

The Holiday Hampers and other items may be purchased at Cafe Macaron located at the Ground Level of Fairmont Makati. For inquiries, please contact Restaurant Reservations at 555-9840 or email at DiningMakati@fairmont.com.

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