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For three weekends only, The Tasting Club Holiday Fair will grace Rockwell's merry grounds with gourmet food, spirited beverages, and local retail items – you won't want to miss it

Get out your calendars and clear your plans for the next three weekends – The Tasting Club Holiday Fair will bring the spirit of Christmas to Rockwell's al fresco market area with 24 different merchants offering gourmet eats, local fashion talents, world-class wine, and other delicious tipples. As a group of wine-obsessed foodies that regularly hosts inspired pairing experiences, The Tasting Club is set to put on a lavish affair, perfect for the holiday season. 

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Drink and dine on-site at their breezy outdoor space while enjoying musical performances from talented artists, or take home some goodies to share with the whole family. Spot local chocolatier Malagos Chocolate with their array of proudly Filipino treats, a selection of The Daily Knead's most popular baked goods like chocolate brioche babka and speciality croissants, and even artisanal delights like foie gras, macarons, imported Spanish cheese and charcuterie, and truffle products.

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The selection of beverage outlets will not disappoint either, boasting local spirits and beer as well as French, Spanish and Italian wines from boutique distributor Terroir Wine, to name a few. Meanwhile, fashionistas can browse through thoughtful collections of intricate jewellery from Pulseras by Kim and Golden Monstera, sustainable clothing and accessories by Joanique, Bagelyadora, and Lakat, and more stylish picks.

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To add to the excitement, there will also be live events every evening at 5pm including a carving guide with the executive chef of the lauded local producer Esguerra Kurobuta, cooking demonstrations with the highly sought-after Ooni pizza ovens, and a sourdough starter walkthrough with The Daily Knead. While you're at it, you can even enjoy free cocktails from Destileria Barako, Don Papa Rum, Santa Ana Gin, and Remy Martin Cognac.

Finally, The Tasting Club has collaborated with the participating merchants to curate an incredibly generous holiday gift pack that feature bottles of wine (yes, plural), chocolates, manchego, liquor, miniature babka, and more. Simply guess how many wine corks are in the glass vase by the fair's entrance–a cheeky representation of just how many bottles The Tasting Club founders have consumed since the beginning of the pandemic.

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The Tasting Club Holiday Fair will take place at Rockwell Goest Streetside - Plaza Driveway (near the Zara entrance of Power Plant Mall), from Friday to Sunday 11am to 9pm for three consecutive weekends this 2021: December 3-5, 10-12, and 17-19.

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