Mercato.
There was much ado about Mercato at the Bonifacio Global City so hubby and I decided to check it out during one weekend of January. Our little boy tagged along so pardon me for the lacking pictures.
People call it the rich man's palengke, similar to the Salcedo Market at the Velasquez park in Makati. The place is open during weekends from 6AM to 2PM (though I heard that there are plans to turn it to a night weekend market). During our visit, we got there at around 10:30AM. Many of the stalls were closed for the day already so better to be earlier next time.
There are two tents and a food gallery outside where tables and chairs were set up for folks who want to enjoy the food right then and there.
Products sold were mostly organic stuff. There were also tons of desserts. Something that caught my eye was Michiko Mochiko. Mochi balls (which are my super faves) with ice cream inside. One ball was P45 and you are advised to wait around 2 mins before chomping.
You will also find a lot of delicacies. Hubby found a stall selling one of his favorites, the Tulingan -- fish that was processed like the Spanish-style sardines only that this is bigger and not canned.
The Tulingan was stored in this banga.
Cost was around Php50 each. We bought 3.
Brought 'em home for lunch. Served yummier with patis and calamansi extract.
I wanna check out Mercato too! Next time, will go with you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteMy weekends have been busy so far. Let's find a schedule soon, promise. Sana may holiday uli! Hehe :)
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