Madrid Fusion Manila: A World of Food and Flavor Come to Manila

An explosion of bold flavors, exotic ingredients and mouthwatering aromas from the country’s most famed Filipino-Spanish dishes are set to tickle the palate in the most, exciting way – as the main attraction of the first local edition of Madrid Fusion.

For more than 12 years, Madrid Fusion has been the most important international gastronomic event on progressive haute cuisine in Spain. And for the first time in history, it will be held outside Madrid –in no other place than our humble home, The Philippines.

As a significant culinary destination and a well-known melting pot of diverse cultures, the Philippines has proudly nurtured its own culinary traditions, born from its own rich heritage, which takes influences from China, Malay and most especially Spain, with whom we have shared more than 300 years of close ties.   

As the banner project of the “Visit the Philippines” campaign of the Department of Tourism, Madrid Fusion Manila trains the spotlight on the Philippines as an Asian Center of Gastronomy, and aims to promote the country as a top culinary destination for 2015. With Ayala Malls as its partner and official events center, Madrid Fusion Manila brings together an exceptional showcase of music, film, and, of course, the best Filipino-Spanish fare this country has to offer.  

Celebrate food!

Filipino-Spanish fare is brought to new epicurean heights as Ayala Malls celebrates gastronomy through an exciting array of activities, including Menu Degustacio (tasting menus), Cocinas Viajeras  (travelling food trucks), and the Comidas Preferidas (Ayala Mall’s Food Choices buffet trail).

Held April 10 to 26, in select fine dining restaurants of participating Ayala Malls, the Menu Degustacio will give culinary connoisseurs the unique opportunity to feast on specialty dishes that imbibe Madrid Fusion’s spirit of culinary innovation, techniques, and deconstruction. Savor the exquisite flavours of classic dishes, as well as new, mouth-watering culinary creations crafted by the country’s renowned chefs.

Cocinas Viajeras, on the other hand, brings the Spanish-themed dishes to the people, through stylized food trucks and kitchen demos hosted by celebrity chefs, including Chef Gaita Fores, Chef Sau del Rosario and Chef Rob Pengson. Catch the Cocinas Viajeras as they tour Bonifacio Highstreet and Trinoma (April 10-12), Glorietta (April 17-19) and Alabang Town Center (April 24-26).

Adding on to the fun-filled food-centric activities, the Comidas Preferidas (Food Choices buffet trail) will bring the Madrid Fusion Manila experience to the everyday food lover by offering sumptuous merienda at an unbeatable price. The delectable dishes will be served at all merchants of Ayala Malls’ Food Choices on April 13-16 and April 20-23, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Relish all the dishes that have been meticulously prepared and seasoned with love.

Fiesta! Food & Music Festival

Food is not simply about satiating appetite, it’s an all sensory experience that excites and inspires. So to truly embrace the essence of Madrid Fusion Manila, Ayala Malls has also cooked up Fiesta!, a food and musical festival that blends the fascinating worlds of gastronomy and music.

Delight in the Festival de la Paella Gigante III at Greebelt 3 Park, where you can partake of giant paella prepared by Chef J Gamboa, Chef Fernando Aracama, Chef Carlo Miguel and Chef Mikkel Arriet on April 18.

Pelikula: Spanish Food Film Festival

Aside from offering a sumptuous feast that fills the tummy, Madrid Fusion Manila will serve up a visual feast with films that center on the art of gastronomy. Ayala Malls, the Embassy of Spain and Instituto Cervantes will kick off the film festival on April 21, 6 p.m. at Greenbelt 5, with the special screening of Mugartiz B.S.O. Catch the slew of other notable films, including 3055 Jean Leon, El Somni del Celler de Can Roca, and Taba. Table Game Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao, which will run until April 26. Tickets are priced at P100 per screening.

Bringing more films to excited audiences, Centrio Mall will host a Spanish Food Film Festival in partnership with Xavier University on April 17, 10 a.m. to 2p.m., and Bonifacio High Street will also screen select movies on April 11 at its activity center.

For your convenience, you can enjoy all of Madrid Fusion Manila’s great gustations and more with the new BPI-Ayala Malls Amore VISA prepaid debit card. Avail of the 20% discount on all Madrid Fusion Manila at Ayala Malls specialty dishes, film screenings, and other activities. Plus, get the chance to win a trip to Madrid. VISA Cardholders can double their chances of winning with every purchase.