LIFE / WATERING H OL E
Around the World in One Corner Bask in the different fares offered in what is called the country’s first-ever indoor farmer’s market-cum-food hall, The Corner Market. WORDS
Leo Balante |
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Calvin Cardenas
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nspired largely by unique gastronomic adventures offered by famed food destinations of La Boqueria in Barcelona, The Torvehallerne Market in Copenhagen, and the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Relish Group opens its doors to The Corner Market, the country’s firstever indoor farmer’s market and food hall, at the Podium, situated right at the heart of Pasig. The vast expanse of its whimsically-designed space covers 1,200 square meters, of unique variety of gustatory delights from its wide range of offerings from fresh produce to savory meals to dessert courtesy of its rich lineup of 17 different merchants. This expertly-curated mix of merchants presents a wide range of cuisines from all over the world, while
maintaining its strong focus on local, emerging brands and concept restaurants. Sari Salo by Myron’s dishes up homegrown hits like inasal sisig and Angus beef tapa, while Inari by Hamaru serves modern takes on Japanese eats. Ca Phe Saigon offers heirloom Vietnamese recipes and a vertical basil garden where you can pick your own leaves to add to your pho. This Asian “exploration” continues with are Char, with Chinese comfort food favorites and the best char siu in town, and Easy Tiger, Thai food with a strong commitment to authentic ingredients. Little Kaya is here as well, with its famous dolsot bibimbap. On the other side of the globe, authentic Mexican tacos are here for the taking from La Taqueria del Chupacabra, or make it Mediterranean with Sultan’s
A new hub for the office workers located at the revamped dining food hall at “The Podium,” the Corner Market, architecturally made by Denise De Castro and DDC Architectural Studios.