On my way home from work this evening, I noticed that there were festive booths at Bonifacio High Street Central in Bonifacio Global City, and then I remembered: The Gourmand Market is back for summer! From today, May 20, up to Sunday, May 22, food lovers can discover the latest selection of appetizing dishes and shopping finds. Together with Globe Platinum, the three-day event will feature carefully curated culinary choices that resemble the quaint streets of old Italy. It’s a must-visit this weekend!

The Gourmand Market is a venue for vendors to connect with chefs and foodies so they can discover prime, unique, and delectable food products and ingredients in a tasteful environment conducive to shopping and dining. It is also a local interpretation of popular markets in locations such as London, Paris, Italy, and Spain for both Filipinos and non-locals to experience and enjoy.

Globe Platinum customers are in for a special treat, as select Gourmand merchants offer their very own Globe Platinum dishes, ranging from the sweet to the savory.

Participating merchants include Art of Pie with their Smoked Salmon Caviar Pie; Wrapped Up with their Bellychon; Jam Foods with their Premium Lean Angus Tapa; STWO with their Pork Bun; NawwTy’s Kitchen with their Crab Fat Paella; Xancho and their Brown Butter Pasta with Sage and Pancetta; Global Grub and their Bahn Mi; Manila Creamery and all their creamy sundaes; Liquido Maestro with its refreshing Lychee Rose Kombucha and Summer Platinum Nights; and Manila Belly with its Pinoy Porchetta tacos. I’m really excited to try the Bellychon and Pinoy Porchetta tacos—haha, talagang puro pork!

Guests dropping by this weekend will receive a Loyalty Card upon purchase of any Globe Platinum dish. Each Globe Platinum dish purchase merits a stamp from the merchant on the card. Customers who can complete all five stamps over the three-day event can claim a special prize at The Gourmand Market booth.

Globe Platinum customers purchasing the special dishes will receive a discount coupon from participating merchants, which they can use for succeeding purchases and special orders. Special discounts start at 15% and up. They just have to show their Globe Platinum card or Globe SMS as proof.

During the Gourmand Market weekend, Globe Platinum customers will have a comfortable place to dine at the Globe Platinum lounge, with complimentary refreshments to enjoy with their family and friends. At the lounge, they may also try the latest Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge as well as the Gear VR that is available with Platinum Lifestyle Plans. Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge is available on any of the Platinum Lifestyle Plans starting at Plan 3799, which already comes with the free Samsung Gear VR.

The Gourmand Market is at C1 Park in Bonifacio High Street from from 11AM to 10PM. Entrance is free. To discover the inspiring world of Globe Platinum, visit www.globe.com.ph/platinum.