Category: Mercato

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Michael Angelo Chua Tacos are tasty treats but I veer away from eating it because of the likely mess it would make. There’s a high probability that the hard tortilla shell would crumble with each bite. Luckily, Michelle Turabin thought of creating custom-made bite-sized taco shells. Thus, the birth of … Continue reading TACLINGS: Bite-Sized Tacos Hit @MercatoCentrale

MERCATO CENTRALE BRINGS ‘FOOD TOURISM’ TO SM MALL OF ASIA! 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 … Continue reading Announcing… FIESTA BAHIA: Fiesta by the Bay with Manila’s Awesome Sunset @MercatoCentrale @TheMallofAsia!

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Michael Angelo Chua “You want a bowl?”  Juana Bowl is actually a playful take on that phrase, which proprietor, Monch Bernabe, conceptualized around eight years ago. The name is apt for the brand that highlights Spanish food.  In the Mercato markets though, Juana Bowl is famous for its U.S. Rib-Eye … Continue reading JUANA BOWL: U.S. Rib-Eye Steak and Norwegian Pink Salmon @MercatoCentrale

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Michael Chua The SISIG. A Filipino favorite that is traditionally made with pig’s ears and served on a sizzling plate. This humble dish is said to originate from Pampanga but is now known outside the country, thanks to the feature of renowned chef and television host, Anthony Bourdain, who raved … Continue reading CHEF BAB’S SISIG: “A lot of restaurants serve sisig but only Chef Bab of @MercatoCentrale can offer eight variants at one time!”

Related Blog Post: LEVANTE: Announcing…. The Mercato of the East! LEVANTE EASTWOOD is a Night Food Market every Friday at the Eastwood City organized by the Mercato Centrale group. It caters primarily to the people in Eastwood and around the surrounding communities East of Metro Manila. LEVANTE stands for the Yummy East. The name  literally means ‘the East’ … Continue reading LEVANTE EASTWOOD: Finally, the Mercato of the East @EastwoodMall! @LevanteEastwood

The Mercato Centrale group, organizers of the popular night food markets Midnight Mercato in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Cucina Andare in Glorietta Park, Makati, and Mezza Norte in Trinoma Mall, Quezon City, are bringing the premier food and lifestyle night market experience to the culinary center of the Philippines – Cocina Centrale at Ayala’s Marquee … Continue reading COCINA CENTRALE: Where the BEST of Pampanga Meets the BEST of Manila!

(MasterChef Ivory prepares food for you at The Sultry Chef booth @Mezza Norte)  Thank you to all the food entrepreneurs and foodies who came to support Mezza Norte’s big move to Trinoma! It is a great successful start of Mezza Norte at Trinoma — the premier Food and Lifestyle Market in the North happening every … Continue reading @MEZZANORTE at TRINOMA: Successful Opening Weekend in Trinoma!

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Crissy Castillo Who would have thought that the movie “Deuce Bigelow” would be the source of inspiration for a fish and chips stall?  Miguel Gregorio, the owner of Hey Fishy Fishy, actually wanted something that is different and unique. He conceptualized this food business and launched it in Mezza Norte … Continue reading @HEY_FISHY_FISHY: Fish & Chips with San Miguel Pale Pilsen Beer Batter @MercatoCentrale

Join us for the historic opening weekend launch of MEZZA NORTE Night Market at Trinoma starting today May 3, Friday and every weekend thereafter. Check out the yummy food every weekend at Trinoma: Related Blog Posts: MEZZA NORTE: Announcing the BIG MOVE to Trinoma on May 3, Friday! Join us for the Launch of @MEZZANORTE … Continue reading Join us for the Launch of @MEZZANORTE at Trinoma today! @trinomatweets

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by New York Minute If I had a minute to go and grab something to eat, it would be some sort of all-in-one meal—like a sandwich. A more fun alternative would be the panini, Italy’s version of stuffed bread or sandwich, which typically uses ciabatta that is horizontally cut in half … Continue reading NEW YORK MINUTE: Freshly Made Home-Cooked Paninis @MercatoCentrale