Weekend, come sooner!
The Gourmand Market – BGC
Since its first stint in early 2015, The Gourmand Market has become a go-to destination for artisanal food finds and more. Their events are guided by its philosophy, “Eat well, live well.” Owners Trish Panlilio, Dara David-Roa, and Dong Ronquillo have consistently managed to stay on top of the weekend market game because of it.
The third Gourmand Market opens this weekend:
July 22-24, 11am-11pm
C1 Park Bonifacio High Street Central.
It’s the third time they’ll be holding it this year, so if you’ve never checked them out, now’s your chance! Read on and you’ll find 15 absolutely tempting reasons why you should.
Lemon Pie Brigadeiros – Quisses
Quisses specializes in various flavors of brigadeiros, a widely popular Brazilian dessert similar to a fudge truffle. It’s mainly created using condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder.
Catering & delivery available
View their Instagram account
quisses.sweets@gmail.com | 0906-2753404
Bao’s on Crack – Bao MNL
Bao MNL is a hip Asian fusion concept serving uniquely flavored baos, fries, and rangoons (deep fried Korean sausage, cream cheese filled rangoons with curry mayo and sweet chili sauce). The Bao’s on Crack is made of oven-roasted pork belly with Asian BBQ sauce and sriracha mayo.
Pop-up markets
View their Instagram account
baobun.mnl@gmail.com | 0915-1434041
Spaghetti Paella – The Urban Feast
The Urban Feast is an upscale catering service specializing in great artisanal dishes perfect for gatherings and events. This pasta dish tossed in seafood paella sauce is one of their newest dishes.
Catering services available
Visit their official website
View their Facebook page
710-7563/889-2066
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gourmandise
Gourmandise Patisserie by Sunshine Pengson is a home-based artisan bakery that offers gourmet cakes and pastries. It uses all-natural ingredients. P.S. Their cookies are HUGE.
Made to order pastries available
View their Instagram account
gourmandisebysunshine@gmail.com | 0906-2753404
Polpette Pizzaiolo – Xancho
Xáncho serves chef-inspired, gourmet food to-go with a constantly changing menu. It’s perfect for dinner hosts or those who are simply too busy to cook. Along with other unique European specialties, this dish is a definite must-try.
Catering services available
View their Facebook page
View their Instagram account
0917-8307020 / 0917-5054572
Brownie Crunch Roasted Cacao Nibs with Chia and Flax Seeds – Snack Box
Snack Box specializes in handmade, bite-sized snacks using premium ingredients. They serve artisanal eats both savory and sweet, and these brownie bites are popular among dieting dessert loves.
Delivery services available
Visit their official website
View their Instagram account
snackboxph@gmail.com| 0917-8983898
Dark Nut Gelato – Manila Creamery
Manila Creamery is a homegrown dessert specialist and a weekend market favorite that aims to create world-class gelato while promoting flavors that are uniquely Filipino. The Dark Nut Gelato is a hazelnut lover’s dream. (Hint: It will remind you a lot of nocciola.)
No reservations accepted
UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
View their Instagram account
manilacreamery@gmail.com | +63-917-599-7963
Cannoli – Cannoli and Co.
Cannoli & Co. is a pop-up food concept that offers traditional Italian snacks and drinks. Their specialty is a cocoa-marsala shell oozing with an Italian Mascarpone, coated with chopped pistachios and chocolate ganache.
Fun fact: Cannoli, plural for Italian word 'cannolo,' literally means "little tube".
Pop-up markets only
View their Instagram account
cannoliandco@yahoo.com
Sticky Buns – Pastry Armoire
Pastry Armoire is a charming pastry shop offering Quirky Buns, which are soft, rich & buttery rolls baked in sticky syrup. They come in flavors like Salted Caramel, Mocha Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, and Milo Dinosaur.
No reservations accepted
2/F Unit 7 Ivory Building, El Grande cor Florence St, BF Homes, Parañaque
View their Instagram account
pastryarmoire@gmail.com | 0947-8658634
Vegan Twix – Lokanta
Lokanta is an elevated pop-up food concept by the popular shawarma stall, Food Channel. Unlike the latter, they offer organic fusion eats. The Vegan Twix is a guiltless dessert made with layers of chocolate and shortbread, sandwiching a delicious caramel filling. Read More
Pop-up markets only
View their Instagram account
lokanta.ph@gmail.com
Korean Bellychon – Manila Belly
Manila Belly is a pop-up favorite that serves mouthwatering variations of pork belly cooked to perfection. This weekend, they’re serving a Korean Belly Bowl, composed of their signature porchetta stuffed with Kimchi in a bimbimbap-style rice bowl.
Delivery services available
View their Facebook page
View their Instagram account
0977-6807519
Old-Fashioned Ginger Ale – Stanford Shaw Brewing
Stanford Shaw is one of Manila’s newest and hippest brewing concepts, but it’s already become famous due to its signature beverage: The Old-Fashioned Ginger Ale.
Pop-up markets, also available in selected restaurants
View their Facebook page
View their Instagram account
drink@stanfordshaw.com | 0977-8217429
Polish Kielbasa Sausages – Sevilla & Sons Sausage Co.
Sevilla & Sons Sausage Co. prides itself in creating fine, handmade, small-batch sausages from premium lean pork. Using only the freshest of ingredients, their high-quality meats have gotten attention among many food-lovers in Manila.
Pick-up and delivery available
Visit their official website
View their Instagram account
09178885600
Bacon Potato Chips – THC
THC, which stands for Truly Homemade Chips, offers handcrafted potato and camote chips in different kinds of flavors. While all of them cater to different tastes, the Bacon Chips are a definite standout.
Pop-up markets only
View their Instagram account
Endless Summer Wheat Ale – Pedro Brew Crafters
Pedro is a local brewery known for its signature craft beer in beautifully designed bottles. Check out their Wheat Ale, Pale Ale, and English Ale variations.
Pop-up markets and events
View their Facebook page
View their Instagram account
info@pedrobrewcrafters.com | 0925-3015680
Will we see you at The Gourmand Market? Your diet can wait ’til later, so make sure to share your #foodporn with us on Instagram by tagging us on @bookyapp and #bookymanila!
Time to get our fancy on.
