Gov. Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Pearl Manor Hotel owners Alex Tupas and Jhoanna Sian led the ribbon-cutting for the opening yesterday in Bacolod City of the Chef Carmine Cucina Italian Restaurant.

The owner, chef Carmine Pece, said the restaurant offers real and authentic Italian food. From the kitchen to the plating, the food he personally prepares have the rich flavor of Italian cuisine, Pece added.

For the opening, Pece prepared Bruschetta, sliced bread topped with fresh tomato, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and herbs, Spagetti Pomodoro e’ Basilico with Italian tomato sauce, basil aroma, and Parmiggiano cheese, squash sauce, Italian sausage which he personally made, with Agnello alla Griglia, or the grilled lamb shoulder, as the main course.

He also said Marañon is a regular customer of his restaurant since it started operation in March 2011 and that the governor has been bringing some of his visitors to his restaurant.

Among his best sellers he said are Spaghetti alla Boscaiola, Spaghetti alla Vongole, and Spaghetti alla Carbonara. They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

In the restaurant are painted scenic places in the City of Avellino in Italy where Pece has his roots.*LTG

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