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| Purple Plum Fairy at the San Miguel arch |
The very first time I had set foot in San Miguel Bulacan was
last year when I was tapped to cover the ribbon cutting of the new clinic of
the Camp Tecson donated by SM Foundation. However, the said visit was indeed a
brief one that I never had the chance to see what the town of San Miguel
Bulacan can really offer.
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| The Cultural and heritage group who visited San Miguel Bulacan |
I was privileged enough to be given another chance
to visit San Miguel Bulacan again. This time, however, I vow to see more of
this place and learn more about its rich history, culture and taste its food.
Architect Ervin Garcia, owner of Arki’s Grill together with its town mayor,
honorable Marivee Mendez Coronel spearheaded a culinary and heritage tour with
my good friend Rence Chan of #walkwithchan fame. Together with the help of
other local entrepreneurs and restaurant owners, they had united with that one
goal of helping promote the town of San Miguel, not just as a tourist destination
but also as a place for foodies to discover.
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| Purple Plum Fairy's official ID as participant in the said culinary and heritage tour |
Some travel to take in the sights, or to raid the shops and
markets, while others travel in pursuit of indulging in unique cuisine in
foreign lands. Culinary tourism is a growing trend as travelers are becoming
increasingly focused on defining cuisine as a true artistic expression of a
country's or in this case, San Miguel Bulacan's unique culture.
Culinary tourism is simply travelling beyond your immediate
neighborhood to find great food. For me it includes any “tourism experience in
which a person learns about, appreciates, consumes, or- dare we say- indulges
in food and drink that reflects the local cuisine, heritage, or culture of the
place”. The further you travel, the wider the range of culinary experiences
enjoyed. It is not about the food you eat; food tourism is not necessarily
about dining luxuriously, but more about eating adventurously to seek out new
culinary experiences.
We found some of the best culinary discoveries in this quaint town for all the
foodies out there. So whether you want to learn more, find a new local
favorite or tour the town in search of some of the best food, check out this
article!
