Food Trip at TUTUBAN’S Food Street
Shopping
is one of the enjoyable things to do. But of course, after you did all the
shopping here and there you’ll get tired and most of all, you’ll be hungry.
That’s why TUTUBAN Center Mall has a food street to satisfy your food cravings
and fill your hungry tummy. Street dishes are all the rage in the world’s
culinary capitals, but we all know that these informal food feasts originated
in Asia.
Manila,
of course, is one of the top destinations for the practical and adventurous
diner. Tutuban Center’s “FoodStreet” is a fine example of a gustatory district
that attracts people from all walks of life for its simple, makeshift and
unassuming stalls.
In
these trying times, people are wisely cutting back on spending at restaurants
and even fast-food joints. Street food—fresh, inexpensive, ready to eat—are
more often preferred by the budget conscious. You can choose from a wide
variety of food and beverages that recall the taste of home-cooked meals while
having the feeling that you are dining out.
Now
more than ever, being a street-food trader makes a lot of financial sense. For
the innately entrepreneurial, Tutuban’s FoodStreet is offering spaces for rent.
Situated at the main thoroughfares of the historic and commercial mall, future
tenants will have a captured market among shoppers, students and the
working/professional class.
For
its small size, a street-food enterprise only requires a small amount of
capital. The trader only needs the most basic cooking skills, management
acumen, simple facilities and of course, his serving of affordable yet
delicious lunches, dinners and snacks.
Though
small scale, this type of venture has a big potential for generating
income—even employment—so it isn’t impossible for the street-food trader to
have average earnings that can be three to even 10 times more than the
minimum-wage worker. His profits can even be more than the earnings of skilled
employees. More importantly, you can now be your own boss after growing tired
of the corporate rat race. It can also be a sound investment, too, especially
if you are a returning overseas Filipino worker or if you’re a bored housewife
with excellent culinary skills, a FoodStreet stall is definitely perfect.
Tutuban’s
FoodStreet’s location at the historic former railway station is fitting because
it is a reflection of the exciting local culture as manifested on the food fare
being served. Appetizing offerings include Hong Kong-style noodles; Chinese siopao and siomai; Persian shawarma;
the very Pinoy silog, isaw, balut,
chicharon, fishballs and banana cues; or even inihaw na liempo, pusit, manok, bangus; and delicious English muffins and American
baked goodies.
The
prospective food trader may not only earn high incomes but he will be helping
the local economy as well in terms of taxes, as micro-industries such as
street-selling promote financial self-sufficiency for families as well. For
example, he sources his fresh ingredients and raw materials locally, thereby
also benefiting the small-scale suppliers and farm growers.
One
significant concern about street food, though, is health and sanitation.
However, FoodStreet and Tutuban Center officials assure tenants that the mall
administration takes this aspect of the business seriously. Hygiene,
cleanliness and waste disposal will adhere to the strictest standards as
imposed by law and the national and local health department.
Security
of both the businessman and his consumers is also of utmost consideration. The
mall’s roving and plainclothes security personnel will be on hand to ensure the
safety of everyone.
So,
harness that inherent entrepreneur in you and open your business at Tutuban
Center’s FoodStreet and taste success—in your own terms.
Tutuban’s
FoodStreet operations will be from 6 am to 12 midnight starting July 01, 2012.
For leasing inquiries, contact: Gina Villamor and Mary Anne Suralta, 251-1661
local 125, or direct line, 253-1769.
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