Sunday at the Market: Mercato Centrale at The Fort
December 19, 2010 – Mercato Centrale, Taguig – I. Love. Sunday. Market. Whether it’s the wet market at the sleepy town of Tagudin in Ilocos, or slightly more upscale food fairs like the Mercato Centrale located near Bonifacio High Street. The energy and aroma are just intoxicating. And you can’t help but admire the unique creations from some hardworking artisans.
I haven’t had the time to go around the whole venue on my first go, but I have already managed to run into some really interesting food items I would like to recommend:
5. Rafael’s Smoked Fish in Olive Oil
Definitely sharing these with my guests at Christmas.
Smoked Fish in Oil
4. Meaty Mama’s Lasagna
Marie Hugo is Meaty Mama. For inquiries, contact her at asuncion_hugo@yahoo.com.
Marie Hugo’s Delicious Lasagna
Marie Hugo is Meaty Mama
3. Ha Yuan’s Open-Faced Sandwiches
Of course, I couldn’t settle with just one so I tried them all!
Refreshing Chicken and Mango
Tofu and Mushroom
Pulled Pork Sandwich
2. Baked by Anita’s Cupcakes
Unique must-try mini cupcakes that come in some really interesting flavors like Peanut Butter Truffle, Saffron and Black Salt, Bacon Maple and (all-time favorite) Red Velvet.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
1. (My Top Mercato Find) Spring Fortune Cookies
Single most memorable taste and purchase were these unassuming Fortune Cookies in Green Tea and Pink Lemonade flavors. Other available flavors are Lemon Almond and Black Sesame. I do not kid when I say, “The Green Tea Fortune Cookies gave me goosebumps.” Do not miss this treat! Send your inquiries to springbyhy@gmail.com.
Green Tea and Pink Lemonade Fortune Cookies
Fortune Cookies by Spring
I love baked by anita cupcakes too!
Definitely going back this Sunday for more of them, and maybe something new!