Marketplace 2010

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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.

List of Participants
	A true Italian deli and more! Sapori di Casa offers top quality specialty meats and cheeses like mortadella, prosciutto di parma, grano padano, fontina and mozzarella. There is also a tantalizing array of homemade and prepackaged Italian pastas, as well as traditional dishes like melanzana, pesto sauce and tiramisu. Everything you need for your own authentic Italian kitchen at home!	Ave. Constituyentes Between 15th & 20th 984-120-9457 Website

	The Little Mexican Cooking School - Offering interactive "Food Adventures for Curious Travelers". Our goal is to teach and preserve the traditions and culture of Mexican food, as well as the cooking methods, tools and ingredients. Whether you are a novice in the kitchen, a curious cook or a gourmet chef looking to expand your repertoire, we offer you insight, fun and a unique experience in our entertaining and informative classes.	Calle Andres Puerto Morelos 984-159-8890 Website

	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.	Ave. 30 Between Constituyentes & Calle 20 984-873-2135

	Fresh, gutsy, zesty and not really hot…This sauce is called Hot LIPS because your lips are going to be hot for this sauce! A unique combination of natural Yucatan ingredients, this sauce is bold and adventurous, elegant and classy, sexy and TITILLATING! Hot LIPS is the hot sauce you will would love to have with (almost) every meal or maybe just with a piece of bread (and a beer)!	Distributed by North American Standards 984-129-3940 Website

	A Taste of Italy in downtown Playa del Carmen, Sabrina Pasteleria Italiana offers a wide array of artesenal baked goods, inlcuding authentic Italian bread and a nice selection of homemade pizzas and sandwiches. Start your day with a hot espresso or cappucino along side delicious traditional pastries made fresh daily.	Ave. Constituyentes Between 15th and 20th 984-157-6647 984-879-3371

	A visit to Ah Cacao Chocolate Café is literally guaranteed to make you feel good with their mood lifting, all natural treats, where every cup of coffee is prepared like a work of art. Enjoy the Chocolate Maya, the world-famous Brownie, and the totally healthy Cacao snacks, all from the Mayalands of Mexico, the birthplace of chocolate. Best of all, a gift store means you can share the experience with your friends back home (make sure you get enough for yourself too!) Recommended by Rachel Ray, Forbes Traveler, Travel+Leisure and just about anyone who's ever set foot in the place.	Constituyentes & 5th 5th Ave. at Calle 30 984-803-5748 Website

	Cafe Kawa is an authentically Mexican product with Italian style. The beans are grown, harvested by hand, dried and roasted in the state of Chiapas. The process has changed little over the centuries and the pride of the growers is reflected in the deep rich color, flavor and aroma that this coffee is so famous for. You can taste generations of tradition in every cup. Cafe Kawa can be purchased at DAC and Pacsadeli and is served in many of the finer cafes and restaurants in Playa del Carmen.	Distributed by Claudio Lovine 984-745-7549 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


	At Mayan Fiesta Rum Cake Co. we make all our cakes with authentic rum and top shelf tequilas from Mexico. In fact, we do not use any other liquids in the baking process other then RUM and TEQUILA! That is why they are the moistest and most flavorful on the market! Packed in a great little Mayan Pyramid Box and vacuum sealed for eight months of freshness, our cakes make the perfect snack or souvenir for friends and family. They can be purchased at only the finest retailers in Playa del Carmen, Cancun and Cozumel! Enjoy the Rummiest Gift from Mexico!	Distributed by Rainforest Rum Cakes Mexico - Belize & Honduras Website