Best Food Forward 2012

What’s probably the best way to spend a slow Saturday?  Eating your way through a food fair!

Makati, including the Bonifacio Global City, is actually a place I dread going to.  Not only do I always feel lost, I’m constantly afraid a traffic police will flag me down for some violation. There must be a name for this phobia! Most of the time, only the promise of a good meal makes me willing to travel that traffic-laden 25 kilometers.

Last weekend, I ditched the car and rode the MRT for this: the Best Food Forward 2012 at the NBC tent .  Despite the heat, the place was packed with foodies and families who, just like me, are looking for a new scrumptious experience.  So, what are some of the mouth-watering discoveries I found?

Unit16Sweets

They personalize chocolate bars for giveaways. Wouldn’t you wanna get these instead of the dust-collectors we usually get?  Sis and I actually loved their eco-themed bars.  What’s more, they also sell some uniquely flavored chocolates like ginger, chili, cappuccino and sea salt.  I bought the chili and sea salt.  If you want to experience a different bite to your usual chocolate, I suggest the chili. I’m just not sure if this is good or bad for the chocoholics but its mild spiciness actually limits your consumption to smaller bites.  Despite the heat, though, its still terribly addicting.

Chili and sea salt-flavored chocolate bar, 45 each 

09175695854

Gelati mio

I’ve tried A LOT of gelato but this was the first time I sampled one with alcohol.  Who says alcohol and ice cream don’t mix?  For my first alcohol-laced gelato, I tried their Tequilla Rose.  The verdict?  It was smooth, creamy and the Tequila rose was a subtle hint, just right for an after lunch dessert.  Can’t wait to try their other quirky flavors such as Beer, Baileys, Chili Chocolate and Mango Torte

P120 /scoop of alcohol-flavored gelato

Mio Gelati 0917-5827124

Little "Miss" OC’s Kitchen

I’ve heard and seen pics of Little "Miss" OC’s fondant-topped cupcakes but never up close till last weekend.  She really makes one heck of a cupcake, so detailed, I wouldn’t want to bite into it.  Look at these cutesy designer bag cupcakes!  We didn’t try a cupcake here but brought home their Tinapa pate which was nicely smoked-flavored.  Paired with their extra thin sweet potato chips, it was perfect.

           

Fondant cupcakes P125-150 each

109 Magallanes Ave. Magallanes Village, Makati City

0917-8126833

Elle’s Torta

Having relatives from Mindanao, I grew up getting these tasty treats as pasalubongs.   It’s a fare no fiesta would be without.    I’m really glad  someone is trying to introduce it here, a bit re-invented but still keeping its traditional flavors.   Wasn’t able to taste this one.  Maybe next time.

Torta @35 each
09209518815


My Pink Wasabi

Who can resist Petit fours creatively formed into sushi?  Such a novel idea, definitely an attention grabber amidst the cupcakes, cake pops and bars which abound this food fair.  For P140 for 6 variants, it was affordable, though I would have liked it to be moister, have more distinct flavors and better cocoa taste.    

P140 per 6 variants

www.mypinkwasabi.com

There were other stalls outside the NBC Tent but we opted to focus inside since it was even hotter outside.  Besides, I think I already had my caloric fill for the day from sampling and eating.  Time to walk this off!