Bellysima Food Fair: Up Close and Personal

I always enjoy going to food fairs because this is where I discover new food vendors and yummy food finds. So last week, my daughter and I met up with some cousins at Glorietta 5 to check out Bellysima Food Fair. Bellysima is under the Mercato Centrale group. However, some will rejoice because Bellysima only runs during mall hours and its inside the mall, too so its much more convenient to shop.

Here are my food finds --


Chicharon from Apag Marangle. I have an aversion to dark-colored chicharon because I always thought its "malansa" but this chicharon from Apag Marangle changed my mind. I was thinking of using the chicharon for our favorite monggo dish but fell in love upon first bite. Now I only have a few pieces left (I don't even want to share- haha). Btw, it doesn't seem taste like its coated with fat when I eat it straight from the chiller. Yes, I hid the chicharon in the chiller. ;) Glad that Friday and Saturday are Bellysima days!

BELLYSIMA! FOOD FESTIVAL 2015

PRESS RELEASE: 

MERCATO CENTRALE & GLORIETTA PRESENTS: BELLYSIMA! FOOD FESTIVAL 2015

We’re sending you on a food trip this Independence Day Weekend! From flavored flans to artisan sausages to edible cookie dough to carabao chicharon to twisted gelato flavors to chili-flavored coffee syrups to organic detox juices to chocolate-flavored surprises! And that’s just the tip of the taste buds. From the organizers of the popular night food market Mercato Centrale comes the BELLYSIMA! Food Festival 2015. It is a launch pad for passionate up-and-coming food entrepreneurs to share their artisanal food creations alongside healthy and organic food products with equally passionate food enthusiasts! Set your tummies free this June 12 and 13 at the Glorietta 5 Atrium and be one of the lucky 500 participants to taste and evaluate some of the most exciting gourmet, healthy, artisan and organic food creations from over 30 local vendors. Bring the whole family to enjoy heirloom recipes, regional delicacies, innovative pastries and desserts, experimental dishes, organic and all-natural healthy food alternatives, and more! Note: Remember to wear adjustable waistbands because you’re going on a revolutionary food trip!

Exploring Foodgasm 2014

Last March 8, I along with several food bloggers were invited to join Foodgasm IV as a blogger judge. I was tickled pink with the invite because ... well, I love food and I know that its going to be a great experience not only for me and the other food bloggers but most especially for the food "inventors" themselves.

Excited was the right word to describe myself and another food blogger companion that night. I mean, we arrived at the Mercato Centrale (venue) in BGC quite early. The participants and even the event organizer (UP Eco-Soc) were still setting up the area. So we had our coffee somewhere nearby and went back after an hour.

Hunger Buster. They're serving these cute burgers called "Dying Burger." Just look at how much TLC goes into one burger. ;) The burger's quite good actually and we were told that they're opening a store soon somewhere in ADMU soon.

Foodgasm IV

This much-awaited event is happening on March 8, 2014, from 6-11pm. For other details, you may visit the Foodgasm FB Page.

Something Is Brewing ...

... something is definitely brewing

Carnivale Night Food Market at Venice Piazza

Foodies in the McKinley Hill area are in for a treat as Carnivale, the night food market by Mercato Centrale group opens its doors last December 12, 2013 at The Venice Piazza Mall. It is open every Thursday and Friday from 6pm-3am. The food event was also graced by Consul Fortune Ledesma, RJ and Vanessa Ledesma, Rachelle and Anton Diaz, and Megaworld Executives.

Porto Cena: A Foodie Adventure

I've always associated Subic with good things such as great bonding time with the family, fun and adventure, swimming and shopping, and of course- food tripping. Now, there's another reason to love Subic more. Introducing, PORTO CENA: The Mercato Centrale of Subic. The Friday and Saturday food market (4pm - 3am) will be launched on October 5. Save the date and schedule a trip to Subic. :)

Subic has always been a haven for adventure-seekers: From the jungle adventures at Zoobic Safari to the water adventures at Ocean Adventure to the shopping adventures at the Royal Duty Free Shops. Now, we’ve got another great reason for you to visit Subic: A Foodie Adventure!

Porto Cena

THE MERCATO CENTRALE EXPERIENCE IS COMING TO SUBIC STARTING OCTOBER 5! Join us for the OPENING OF PORTO CENA – the Premier Night and Food Lifestyle Market of Subic at Ayala’s Harbor Point Mall, Olongapo City! Where the best home-grown food entrepreneurs of Subic Bay Freeport, Olongapo City and Zambales converge with Manila’s best-selling night food vendors. Enjoy a variety of great-tasting & affordable food choices, live acoustic music & free entrance! Open every Friday and Saturday 4pm-3am starting OCTOBER 5.

Brought to you by Mercato Centrale group, the organizers of Manila’s most popular night food markets. For interested food and bazaar vendors from Manila, Subic, Olongapo and Zambales who want to join PORTO CENA, please contact (+63 917) 840-1152 or (+632) 812-0102 or email admin@mercatocentrale.ph or visit www.facebook.com/portocena. You can also pick up an application form at the administration office of Ayala’s Harbor Point Mall."

Fiesta Bahia

Another reason to celebrate --- this time at the SM Mall of Asia By the Bay.
Grand Opening on July 12, 2013.