MANILA, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Pasta lovers are in for a treat as Vincenzo Spinosi, known as Italy's "King of Pasta," will be here next week to share his dishes and to conduct cooking classes.

From November 19 to 26, Spinosi and executive chef Daniele Turco of Hotel Gritti Palace in Venice will serve a special set lunch and dinner menu at Red, the fine dining restaurant of the Makati Shangri-La hotel.

Spinosi will also teach participants how to prepare dishes using his best-selling pasta, the Spinosini 2000 with Omega 3 -- with parma ham and lemon, with clams, citrus and black pepper, and as a gratin with Marsala cream and lychee.

Spinosini 2000 with Omega 3 is a premium pasta made with 65% selected hard wheat flour and 35% eggs.

The eggs used to make the pasta are from hens fed with a diet containing a good amount of vegetable and sunflower oil, giving the pasta a distinct flavor and texture, Makati Shangri-La said in a statement.

Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200, Philippines

Tel: (632) 813 8888 Fax: (632) 813 5050

Website: www.shangri-la.com