In addition to sampling dishes from the best culinary talent in Playa del Carmen, festival attendees will be able to shop at The Taste of Playa Marketplace. The Marketplace is the event’s retail outlet where each year, select food merchants will be invited to promote and sell their specialty food products. This venue proudly showcases a variety of local small businesses whose products will contribute to the overall experience of the event. Tourists and residents alike will have the opportunity to sample and purchase distinctive items and regionally prepared products. Many of the items are perfect to share with family and friends as a unique souvenir from the Riviera Maya.

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		Dac is Playa del Carmen’s premier produce market with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The market also offers fresh breads, a full deli department and the area’s largest assortment of organic foods. With a comprehensive selection of dried herbs, spices and chiles, Dac is truly a gourmet chefs destination.	Avenida 30 entre Constituyentes y calle 20 984-873-2135
		Novis Mexico is a family owned business, which prides itself on the extensive knowledge of imported Italian food and beverage products. The company is backed by years of experience, credibility and excellent relationships in the business. Our product line is extensive and includes items such as Italian wines and spirits, extra virgin olive oils, San Marzano tomatoes, cheeses, prosciutto and other deli meats, pasta, cookies, chocolates, and much more. Our wholesale distribution caters to many prestigious restaurants, hotels, delis and gourmet stores in the Riviera Maya. We hope that our products will enhance your appetites. Arrivederci e Buon Appetito.	Av 25 esquina con calle 20 Gonzalo Guerrero 984-873-0704 984-113-4079
		Velta Foods International, committed to the sustainable Economic development of the Mayan Communities in the Yucatan Península, has innovated a fun and practical way to ejoy the health, energy and flavor that honey provides through their new product. Mielitas, a healthy snack for the whole family. Pure Honey in a fun stick package.	Paseo Xaman-Ha Mza. 12 Playacar Fase II 984-155-2327 984-803-4996 Website
		Picaribe is a young company that combines the maturity of the recipe for thier chipotle chiles in syrup, the quality and experience of their people in the Mexican culinary arts to create an unparalleled product with a flavor never tasted before.	Playa del Carmen, MX 984-110-0697 Website
		Delicias, the new meeting place, brings the concept of community to Playa del Carmen. The team at Delicias, believes that Playa is one of the most diverse cities in the wrold. Why not feel like one big family? Share a table and a conversation with a neighbor over a hot cup of coffee or a smoothie. Delicias offers a great variety of daily baked pastries, cookies and custom cakes for weddings and special occassions. Enjoy international favorites such as European waffles, Mexican eggs, English muffins, Swiss Muesli and Italian paninis as well as fresh salads and homemade soups. Delicias also has a wonderful selection of Mexican coffee, roasted locally and prepared in the trademark Delicias way.	Avenida 10 Plaza Paraiso Playa del Carmen, MX 984-879-3214 Website