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Amorita Resort Opens New Italian Restaurant, Turchino

PANGLAO ISLAND, BOHOL, March 20, 2020 – Premier luxury accommodation, Amorita Resort has recently unveiled its latest addition to its line of gastronomic venture with the opening of Turchino, a modern Italian restaurant highlighting the culinary artistry behind pasta, pizza, and other Italian dishes all of which are made from only the freshest ingredients. Its menu features unique and innovative takes on Italian cuisine, combining it with familiar flavors, which sheds a new light to Italian classics.

Among the pizza options are the Margherita Moderna, a modern rendition of the Neapolitan classic margherita, by using oven-roasted tomatoes, pecorino and soft white cheeses, and fried basil, and the Alla Tropicana, reminiscent of the popular Hawaiian pizza, only that it uses dried pineapples instead and further elevates the dish with spicy pepperoni and house-cured duck breast. Other must-tries include the Porchetta Alba, a breakfast-inspired pizza with creamy white sauce topped with porchetta chunks, soft-cooked egg, spinach, and fried potatoes then drizzled with truffle oil, and Festa Italiana, pizza with white sauce topped with pesto, scamorza cheese, walnuts, caramelized onions, and honey. Turchino’s pizza doughs are created in-house daily to ensure its freshness, while pizzas are assembled upon order and baked in the restaurant’s own brick oven giving it a distinct smoky flavor and irresistible crisp and chewy crust.

The pastas that the restaurant serves also deserve a merit. Guests should not miss the upgrade to the classic Spaghetti Pomodoro with Meatballs. Using beef brisket in this dish provided a more tender and flavorful take on the meatball. For a familiar yet a unique rendition of the crowd-favorite carbonara, Turchino upgraded this dish with the Black Pepper Carbonara by crafting peppered fettuccine from scratch and incorporating cream, pickled shallot reduction, cured egg yolk, and guanciale in the mix. Guests who prefer to have a taste of the Bohol’s seafood would be delighted to have Gambari e Calamari, a pappardelle dish featuring the region’s freshest prawns and squid in amatriciana sauce. Instead of using the instant pastas that are readily available in stores, Turchino creates each and every pasta noodles in-house that will give the diners an exclusive and unique treat every time they dine at the restaurant.

Chef Mark Isla, the head chef of Turchino, mentions that the dishes that they serve at Turchino are crafted with the full enjoyment of the diners in mind. Hailing from Parañaque City, Chef Mark shares that coming up with dishes to serve at Turchino is a challenge: from sourcing the best local ingredients to coming up with the recipes for the pizza dough and pasta noodles based on the island’s water salinity. “There are a lot to consider when coming up with the recipe. The ingredients that we have in Manila does not directly translate to what we have here in Panglao. For instance, it took us a lot of tries to come up with the ideal ingredient ratio for dough and pasta noodles that will work perfectly with the island’s water.” This just proves Chef Mark’s expertise and craftsmanship in creating the menu and this is definitely showcased in every bite and flavors that guests will encounter in the restaurant.

Other must-tries at Turchino include the crowd-favorite Mozzarella d’Oro, a deep-fried battered mozzarella cheese with cherry tomato marmelata and fried basil leaves as garnish, which combines the goodness of both Caprese salad and fried mozzarella sticks; Cioppino, an Italian-style mussels stew served with grilled bread and black olive caponata; and the Crispy Panzanella, a seasoned toasted bread salad with tomatoes, cucumber, grapes, kalamata olives, and sundried tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

The Italian cuisine-inspired dishes in the menu will also surely delight every meat-lover. Indulge in the house-favorites such as the Bistecca con Porcini (grilled sirloin steak with porcini mushroom dry rub served with sautéed greens), Porchetta e Uova (Italian slow-roasted pork belly with fried eggs, roasted potatoes, and apple mostarda), Osso Buco (roasted veal shank topped with orange and fried onion gremolata, served with whipped polenta), and the good-for-sharing Four Cheese Chicken Parmigiana (baked breaded chicken fillet topped with mozzarella, pecorino, parmigiana, and soft white cheese, served with roasted potatoes). Turchino also offers Grigliata di Mare or grilled freshly caught seafood in vermouth reduction with grape caponata.

Cap off your sweet experience with Italian treats such as the Crispy Tiramisu Tower (layers of meringue and coffee mascarpone cream cheese filling topped with grated chocolate), Pineapple Sambuca Panna Cota (chilled Italian cream pudding topped with dried pineapples), and Amaretto Cannoli (fried Italian tube pastry with amaretto cream filling and candied fruits).

Inspired by the blue-hued Bohol Sea, Turchino /tur-chee-no/ was adapted from the Italian word, turchino /tur-kee-no/ which directly translates to “deep blue.” The sea theme is carried throughout the restaurant’s elements such the subtle blue hues in the décor and the painted canvass on its menu’s design. Amorita Resort prides itself on creating infinitely delightful memories and the opening of its newest restaurant, Turchino, is testament of the resort’s dedication of providing only the best to its guests.

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Amorita Resort’s Saffron Restaurant Unveils New Menu

PANGLAO ISLAND, BOHOL, September 18, 2019 – Situated atop a limestone cliff on the southern edge of Alona Beach, Amorita Resort is the leading luxury resort in Bohol developed to provide guests a place of infinite experiences. Known for its unparalleled service highlighting the signature Filipino hospitality, the resort continues to bring only the best to its discerning guests by launching a new menu for its Saffron Restaurant celebrating some of the finest ingredients available within the region.

The sumptuous new menu offers a wide selection of mouth-watering international and local dishes. Guests can choose from a variety of Western favorites such as the Texas BBQ Pizza (a thin-crust pizza with barbecue pulled chicken, crispy bacon, onions, and spinach), Prawn Rolls (crispy deep-fried spiced prawn poppers with apple slaw, lettuce, tomato, and barbecue sauce in brioche roll), and Beef Stroganoff (fettuccine tossed in creamy sautéed beef strips with almonds and edam cheese). Children will also surely enjoy the updated Kids Menu with Fried Chicken Tenders, Meatball Spaghetti, Mini Cheese Pizza, and Mac and Cheese.

Another interesting menu items are the Asian Bowls where diners gets to taste the flavors of Asia without leaving their seats. Choose from filling rice bowls such as the Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice with beef strips, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, crispy nori strips, and fried egg) and Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice with grilled chicken satay, fried egg, pickled vegetables, cucumber, and prawn crackers) or be comforted by warm noodle soups such as the Japanese Ramen (egg noodles in miso-based soup topped with grilled pork, mushrooms, soft-boiled egg, and crispy nori) and Vietnamese Pho (rice noodles in beef broth with braised beef belly, meatballs, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts).

Those who prefer to get a taste of Filipino flavors can opt to order classics such as Kare-Kare (braised beef belly and local vegetables in rich peanut sauce with shrimp paste on the side), Sinigang (salmon, prawns, or pork in sour tamarind broth and scented with lemongrass), and Crispy Pata (fried tender pork knuckles served with pickled vegetables) that are perfect to share with family and friends.

To cap off the sweet experience, diners should try their new dessert selections which are inspired by local flavors. A twist to the classic chocolate cake, Saffron’s Tablea Chocolate Cake uses locally-sourced tablea or chocolate blocks and chocnut (chocolate-peanut) for its cream. Also a must-try, the cheesecake with tropical flavors, the Dulce de Leche Cheese Cake, uses coconut shreds as its crust then topped with spiced pineapple rum compote. The staple of Philippine summers, the Halo-Halo (a mélange of different sweetened ingredients with varying textures on top of a mountain of shaved ice and milk) is also available to cool diners down on a hot day.

Along with the new and improved menu, the location of the restaurant also showcases a spectacular panoramic view of Bohol Sea and Alona Beach that perfectly matches the delicious experience. Amorita Resort prides itself on creating infinitely delightful memories and unforgettable experiences for any occasion, and this new menu is testament of the resort’s dedication of providing only the best to its guests.

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Amorita Resort Ends the Year with Three Prestigious Luxury Awards

PANGLAO ISLAND, BOHOL, November 6, 2019 – Amorita Resort is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized by three prestigious award-giving bodies: World Luxury Hotel Awards, Luxury Travel Guide Awards, and Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence.

The resort is honored that it has recently received the coveted Conde Nast Johansens’ Award for Excellence as Best for Families for 2020. This is Amorita Resort’s third win from the distinguished annual awards: Best for Service in 2017 and 2019. From the publishers of Vogue, GQ, Travellers, and Glamour, Conde Nast Johansens is the leading reference guide for independent travelers. It hand-selects the best properties from around the world to include in their exclusive collection. The global awards were created to “acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence” across their highly recommended properties. The annual Conde Nast Johansens’ Awards for Excellence serves as an indicator of quality, earning the trust of discerning consumers and travel professionals alike. The winners were determined from online voting, guests’ feedback, and local expert reports.

Amorita Resort is also proud to announce that it recently received the Resort of the Year Award by the Luxury Travel Guide (LTG) Awards. Recognizing consistent performance in the luxury travel and hospitality industry, the Luxury Travel Guide Awards is the resort’s first nomination and win from this prestigious award-giving body. Deserving nominees are put forward by industry experts, readers, and satisfied customers. Meanwhile, in-house professionals and guest judges will then pick those most deserving of recognition. Throughout the past year, the Luxury Travel Guide Awards has received tens of thousands of nominations from different countries and the winners were chosen based on their specialization, location, wellness facilities, and most importantly, service excellence.

Lastly, the resort was also named as the country’s Top Luxury Villa Resort in the recently held World Luxury Hotel Awards. The awarding ceremony took place in Finland last October 12 and saw over 300 participants who flew in to celebrate the luxury hospitality industry. Already on its 13th year, the World Luxury Hotel Awards recognizes the finest global properties that aim to enhance guest experiences through world-class facilities and exceptional service. The winning hotels and hospitality groups were rated by over 300,000 guests, travelers, and industry players during a six-week voting process. This most recent award gave Amorita Resort its fourth win from the award-giving body: Best Luxury Family Hotel and Best Luxury Romantic Hotel in 2017; and Best Luxury Boutique Resort in 2018.

These awards are a testament of the resort’s commitment to excellence and to providing guests the most memorable experiences through personalized service and distinct Filipino hospitality. This combination has resulted in guests returning time and again, recognizing Amorita Resort as their second home.

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Amorita Resort wins ASEAN Green Hotel Hall of Fame Award

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI, January 15, 2020 – Bohol’s premier luxury boutique resort Amorita welcomes 2020 with a new addition to its list of prestigious recognitions. Bagging its third consecutive win, Amorita Resort is proud to be awarded once again with the ASEAN Green Hotel Award securing its spot as one of the Hall of Fame awardees on this year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum in Brunei.

The ASEAN Green Hotel Standard is intended to establish a professional “green hotel operation” that includes an environmental plan befitting not only the hotel itself but its environment and surrounding communities. To position South East Asia as a world-class destination, this award recognizes accommodation establishments that are committed to operate with environment-friendly principles and energy conserving practices. This latest recognition reaffirms Amorita Resort’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, and nation-building through community development.

One-Of Collection, the boutique hotel group behind Amorita Resort, sees sustainability as an essential component of its business strategy. Recognizing that success is inevitably linked to the environment, community, and local heritage, Amorita Resort is committed to meet its guests' most sophisticated demands in the most responsible of ways and to create a positive impact within the community through its Project ECHO.
Short for actions and initiatives on Environment, Community, and Heritage by One-of Collection, Project ECHO represents Amorita Resort’s efforts to bring greater sustainability to its operations and surrounding communities. This includes hosting weekly beach clean-ups, integrating energy-efficient systems and green design into the property, protecting and preserving the surrounding natural environment, employing and developing a local workforce, organizing community-wide education and capacity building activities, supporting livelihood programs and using products and services from local suppliers, and creating unique opportunities for interaction between its guests and destinations.

Since its last ASEAN Green Hotel award in 2016, Amorita Resort has implemented numerous improvements and new methods to uphold its commitment to the environment and neighboring communities. Some of the new projects that the resort developed during the recent years were the conversion of used cooking oil to hand soaps that the resort later distributes to local public schools and the implementation of “Plastic-Free in 2020” programme that aims to eliminate the use of single-use plastics in all aspects of the resort’s operations.

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