(L-R) Dakila Gonzales, Department of Tourism Market Development Group for Flavors of the Philippines, Arnold Gonzales, OIC Media Relations & Communications for Tourism Promotions Board,Joaquin San Agustin, SM Supermalls SVP for Marketing, Perkin So, SM Mall of Asia AVP for Operations
Remember how successful the first Madrid Fusion Manila was last year? It was the first Madrid Fusion exhibition to happen outside of Spain and it showcased the world’s Michelin star chefs from Europe and Asia. Many people attended the event and have wished for it to be a yearly event.
Guess what? Madrid Fusion Manila is back. This year, the theme is gonna be “The Manila Galleon: East Meets West”. This event will be a gathering of the world’s top rated and most acclaimed avant-garde chefs who will demonstrate their culinary masterpieces to the trade in a Gastronomy Congress. Simultaneously, the Madrid Fusion Manila Trade Expo will be a special exhibition for fine food, gourmet products, new ingredients and cooking technology. As Madrid Fusion Manila’s Titanium Sponsor, SM Supermalls will host the Welcome Reception of its delegates and exhibitors at the Mall of Asia By The Bay in a big fiesta featuring an array of Filipino fusion cocktail dishes with lechon prepared in many unique ways.
During its presscon last March 30, 2016, Chef J.P. Anglo and Chef Edward Bugia had a live cooking demo as a teaser for the upcoming Madrid Fusion Manila 2016.
Chef Jayps prepared his Arrozcaldo Negra or Adobong Pusit Arrozcaldo. Adobong Pusit is my favorite ulam, so this is like the Arrozcaldo of my dreams. The Arrozcaldo Negra was made with crab stock and was garnished with shrimps, mussels, crab meat, tuna chicharon, quail eggs, spring onions, and dried squid garlic. It was drizzled with more squid ink sauce and atsuete oil before serving.
Chef Ed Bugia wowed us with his Pancit Paella, a fusion of spanish and filipino cuisine. His paella is made tasty by vigan longganisa, spanish chorizo, saffron drenched in cerveza negra, shrimp, clam, and egg.
To bring a taste of Madrid Fusion Manila to its customers, SM Supermalls will have their “Fusion Flavors” at 24 participating SM malls nationwide from March 28 to April 15. In depth culinary demos dubbed “Epicurious: Culinary Demonstrations by Gourmet Chefs” will happen at SM Aura Premier on March 29, SM Megamall on March 31, and SM Cebu at April 7 featuring local chefs from Salon de The, Vikings, Todd English, Ogetsu Hime and Café Laguna.
Mean while, there will be a weekend market at SM Southmall on April 2 and 3, and at SM Mall of Asia on April 8 to 10 which will showcase regional specialties and desserts from Asia and Europe.
According to Steven Tan, SVP of SM Supermalls “SM, through its partnership with Madrid Fusion Manila and the DOT, through Flavors of the Philippines, is simply fulfilling its mission to bring families and friends together in one fun place through the enjoyment of everything flavorful.”
SM’s “Fusion Flavors” will have activities that will feature cooking demonstrations, culinary school face-off contests, food fairs and workshops – making the malls a destination not only for the trade, but for families and the entire community. This is alongside the exciting East to West activities, and in support of the DOT’s “Flavors of the Philippines” Festival.
Are you ready for a gastronomic journey from East to West at the Madrid Fusion Manila 2016? Then drop by the SMX Convention Center at SM Mall of Asia on April 7 – 9, 2016 and let’s all have a grand gastronomic experience!
For more details visit www.smsupermalls.com/features/fusionflavorsatsm for the complete schedule of activities or follow SM Supermalls on FB, IG and Twitter @smsupermalls.
That is simply amazing! I love the idea of an event showcasing local flavors infused with international ones. This is a nice event to go to especially if your family loves to eat! Thanks for sharing this good news!
you’re welcome.
Chef Ed’s food fare looks so delicious! If I am ever traveling to that part of the world I will make sure to try and stop by at this wonderful eatery!
I’m sure you would love it.
I am so jealous! This sounds so incredible! What a wonderful and mouthwatering flavor combo. I would love to check this out.
I’m sure you would enjoy the event.
I didn’t know about this event but it’s really fun to attend I love their food. It makes me hungry
You’ll enjoy this event.
This is really a fun event, Their food was looks amazing
Thanks Riza!
This event looks cool. I love the combination of food, it looks so good
Thanks Nicole!
This sounds really incredible. What a really cool event the food looks really great, and like nothing Ive tried before!
I’m sure you would enjoy this event.
That sounds like it would be perfect for anyone that enjoys the food of the region or would like to learn more about it and try it.
That’s another way of looking at it
What a fun and tasty event, the food looks amazing!
it is amazing!
events related to food will always makes families and friends more closer together. its a good place to share good foods to good people
I agree with you.
What a fun event! And the Arrozcaldo Negra or Adobong Pusit Arrozcaldo is making me drool. Never had them before but I bet they’re delicious!
It is soooo delicious!
I love love love, food festivals like this and wish I could attend such a culturally fused one like this. The first rice dish with shrimp and crab etc… looks so delish.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy events like this.
Wow, that sounds like fun! And I want to dig in to both of those dishes, each one sounds delicious.
Thanks Heather!
Looks like a fun event with great food!
It is a a delicious event!
Looks like such a great event! The food looks really great too, interesting, but great! very nice! Sounds like a lot of fun!
Thanks Jeanine!
Sounds like a really great event. Would love to try some of that food.
It is Bonnie.Thanks!
This sounds amazing! What a wonderful and mouthwatering experience! I would love to go and check it out!
I’m sure you’d love the event.
This sounds like a fun event. I hope that you enjoyed it. The food in the photos looks good. 🙂
Thanks!
I’m not crazy about certain kinds of sea food, but I can say this dish sure looks pretty.
It’s delicious too!
Sumptuous and delicious foods. Made me hungry and craving for them right now. Love any kind of fusion foods and creations.
Thanks Ron!
The Madrid Fusion Manila sounds like a wonderful event with lots of fun all around. The foods look absolutely delicious that I would love to attend one such event anytime if I get a chance.
I’m sure you would enjoy it.
This sounds like a great event. I love how they are mixing international flavours with local cuisine. It is incredible what chefs can concoct these days!
I agree!
What beautiful clear photos. The food looks so good. I’d love to try the Paella and the Adobong Pusit Arrozcaldo..
I am sure you’ll love it.
All of that food looks amazing. I love cuisine like this!
Thanks Becca!
I would love to have been there to sample that wonderful food at the teaser!
I bet you’ll love it.
I love attending events like these. They always leave me wanting more. 😛 Ok, I’m jealous. The food looks awesome.
Thanks Shaney!
I wish I was able to attend this event! The food looks delicious!! I’ll be over here drooling.
OH I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
Food events like this one can be very motivating for any chef! I want to attend one where they make desserts 🙂
Thanks Vidya!
Oh dear, these are my favorite event. I enjoy tasting and learning about new cultures. These looks quit delicious. we love pancit, the other dish I have never tried but am sure it is quite tasty as I enjoy eating seafood.
Thanks Emy!
Wow this looks so amazing !! I want this like now! Keep it up!
Thanks Amy!