“You don’t need to finish the entire chocolate,” says our host during the opening of Venchi—their third branch—at SM Mall of Asia last Thursday, April 30. There was a chocolate tasting portion during the event, and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity. We tried six pieces of the best...
Venchi, the world-renowned Italian chocolatier and gelato maker, has officially opened its first store in an SM mall at SM Podium in Ortigas Center on Dec. 21, offering dessert lovers in Manila a taste of Italian luxury. The store brings Venchi’s celebrated Chocogelateria experience to the metro,...
The Tantoco family’s upscale retailer SSI Group Inc. is more optimistic of its prospects next year compared to 2024 even as it continues to expand its food service portfolio to include the Venchi chocogelateria. In an interview, SSI President and CEO Anton T. Huang said, “I remain optimistic...