Mercato Centrale Brings ‘Food Tourism’ to SM Mall of Asia this July

Did you know that one of top tourist destinations in Manila is the SM Mall of Asia (MOA)? And what’s one of the best ways to welcome foreign guests to one of Manila’s top tourist destinations?  By sharing with them a variety of great-tasting dishes from different parts of the Philippines!  

That’s why the Mercato Centrale group, the organizers of Metro Manila’s premier night food and lifestyle markets, is bringing a new ‘food destination’ experience to the SM Mall of Asia By the Bay with Fiesta Bahia – ‘the food tourism’ market – every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting July 12 (Friday) from 4pm to 3am.

          “In an interview with Today Show food blog, Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmen predicted that Filipino will be the next big thing.  Chef and culinary expert Anthony Bourdain of “No Reservations” also shared in his blog on the Travel Channel website that he enjoyedsisig and Cebu lechon during his visit to the country.” said Anton Diaz, co-founder of Mercato Centrale and the popular food and travel blogger behind www.OurAwesomePlanet.com.

          “As our tourism industry continues to boom, I’m sure many foreigners, balikbayansand even locals would like to sample the richness of our Filipino cuisine. That’s what Fiesta Bahia is all about – a food market where you can enjoy popular dishes from the different regions all in one place!” Anton added.  “Aside from that, they can enjoy the popular gourmet and artisanal food from our suki Mercato Centrale vendors.”

          “Our location along SM By the Bay is also a great place to bring tourists, friends and family!” shared Vanessa Ledesma, co-organizer of Fiesta Bahia. “They can take in the beauty of the Manila Bay shoreline, enjoy the weekend fireworks, and listen to live acoustic music while enjoying a great salo-salo meal.”

          “We’re actively looking for food entrepreneurs who specialize in provincial cuisines from all around the Philippines.” Said Rache Diaz, co-organizer of Fiesta Bahia. “If you’ve got a great homemade dish from your hometown, we would love for you to share a taste of your own local culture with foodies from around Manila and the rest of the world!”

          For interested food vendors who want to join Fiesta Bahia, please contact (+63 917) 840-1152 or (+632) 812-0102 or admin@mercatocentrale.ph. We are prioritizing vendors who specialize in regional/provincial food. The more unique, the better! 

Mercato Centrale is coming to Pampanga this June

Invites Pampanga and Central

Luzon-based food entrepreneurs

The Mercato Centrale Group is bringing the premier food and

lifestyle night market experience to the culinary center of the Philippines –

Angeles City, Pampanga in Ayala's Marquee Mall! 

“We’re inviting food entrepreneurs from

Manila, Pampanga and the surrounding provinces of Central Luzon to join our

newest market - Cocina Centrale! It will be a culinary showdown where the best

of Pampanga will meet the best of Manila!” said RJ Ledesma, co-founder of the

Mercato Centrale Group.

       

Mercato’s Cocina Centrale will have its

grand launch on June 29, Saturday at the Marquee Park of Ayala's Marquee Mall

in Angeles City Pampanga. It will be open every Friday and Saturday starting

July 5 from 4pm to 3am.

Interested food vendors who want to

join Cocina Centrale may call (+63917)8401152 or (+632)8120102 or emailadmin@mercatocentrale.ph. You may also visit www.facebook.com/cocinacentrale. 

“This is our first food market outside

of Metro Manila, and we feel the most ideal place where we could share the

Mercato Centrale experience is with the Pampanga foodies,” said Anton Diaz,

Co-founder of the Mercato Centrale group and the blogger behind the popular

food and travel website www.OurAwesomePlanet.com.

“The great tradition of cooking in this

part of the country means we have to ‘level up’ when it comes to the quality of

our gourmet and artisanal vendors, so that the food satisfies the discerning

taste buds of the Kapampangans,” added Diaz.

The Mercato Centrale Group is the

events team behind Metro Manila’s most happening night weekend markets that

include Midnight Mercato in Bonifacio Global City, Cucina Andare in Glorietta

Park Makati, and two in Quezon City -- Mezza Norte in Trinoma and Levante in

Eastwood.

All food vendors undergo a taste test

by the Mercato Centrale Group.  Vendors are chosen based on flavor,

innovation and uniqueness.

CHEF'S TABLE Food Tasting!!!

This is the facilities inside the CHEF's TABLE nice place, it's comfortable you feel like in your own home this is fits for  having a special occasions like birthday, baptismal, get together with friends and the BALIKBAYAN's love ones.the foods are really good and yummy.  It's
very accessible place easy to come with.  

BINAGOONGAN BABOY- Soft & crispy pork belly sauteed in shrimp paste sauce served with  grilled egg plant.

CHICKEN SAT on SALT.

CALAMANSI  TUYO SPAGHETTI- Spaghetti sauted in tuyo oil and flakes, enhanced with calamansi juice and topped with fried tuyo and queso de bola

HOT ROCK PUSIT- beer marinated spiced pressed between hot rocks served with spinach.

TORTANG TALONG- (gulay) Our version of the classic Tortang Talong enhanced  with  salted style.

INASAL na CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD- Torched romaine lettuce in a localized caesar grilled chicken and queso de bola.

REVERSED SOTANGHON SOUP- Fried Sotanghon noodles in a savory classic french onion soup topped with crispy liempo bites.

DAVAO SALAD- Mixed green tossed in durian vinaigrette topped with pan seared tuna, Davao fruits and vegetable

Braised Liempo - Pork belly slowly braised in a sweet spiced humba sauce served with stir fried mustasa best with chicken rice.

Roasted Tomato Halaan Soap- Fresh halaan steamed in lambanog combined with a rich roasted tomato pure.

CHICKEN SAT ON SALT- Chef's table chicken sat on salt slow roasted to perfection.

BUKO PIE MARTINI- our take on a classic buko pie twisted in Chef's Table style.

CHICKEN WINGS SPICY - Lightly battered deep fried chicken   wing  smothered with  Cebu - inspired  chili sauce.

BARAKO's PRIDE- ( special concoction ) discover the perfect taste of brewed coffee combined juice kahlua and lambanog.

RICE

 GARLIC RICE

PANDAN RICE

AILIGUE RICE

BINAGOONGAN RICE

BANANA MANGO JUBILEE

MANGO CHEESE CAKE -A rich and creamy cheese cake topped with fresh mangoes in butter scothch  sauce. 

BANANA MANGO JUBILEE-  a sumptous combination of local fruit flamed up with rum and finished with vanilla Ice Cream.

BARAKO's PRIDE!!!

NCR-( no one can run )- A drink for brandy tequilla, gin lambanog and chili extract balanced with orange and mango juice

DRINKS- LEMON GRASS ICED TEA cost @ p80

CHEF's TABLE- Located at unit 106 the infinity tower 26th street THE FORT
GLOBAL CITY TAGUIG PHILIPPINES. Own by CHEF Bruce Lim.