• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
Metro Manilans who missed the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City have another opportunity to experience the best of Negrense cuisine through the Namit Namit Food Festival, from November 10 to 12 at Rockwell Center in Poblacion, Makati.
“Namit” is an Ilonggo word for yummy food, and Negrense cuisine is one of the nation’s best in terms of richness in flavor.
Three popular inasal brands are participating in the three-day festival that opens today: Bacolod Chicken Inasal, JT’s Manukan Grille, and Inasalan sa Dalan.
Other Negrense foodie favorites featured in the 2023 edition of Namit Namit Food Festival are Manolo’s by Chef Manny Torrejon, Pat-pat’s Kansi, Ereñeta-Manaloto Chorizo de Bacolod, Grem’s Deli, Quan Delicacies, Elsie’s Diner, Fresh Start, Marissa’s Artisan Ice Cream & Pies, Mit-Namit Food Hub, and the century-old El Ideal Bakery.
Now in its second year, the Namit Namit Food Festival at Power Plant Mall’s Hidalgo Driveway is co-presented by Rockwell Land Corp., and Sugarsmiles Philippines Movement Inc. (SPMI) in partnership with San Miguel Brewery, and The Keg BCG.*