Dough It Right: Where to find artisanal bread in Gateway 2
Bread is a staple food across cultures, a comforting aroma wafting from kitchens worldwide, and a simple pleasure enjoyed for millennia. From the crusty loaf shared at family dinners to the humble sandwich fueling our workday, bread’s enduring popularity stems from its versatility, affordability, and satisfying nature. But in a world of mass-produced, often overly processed options, real bread made with care, using traditional methods and quality ingredients, is more crucial than ever.
From February 15 to 23, Real Bread Week is a global celebration championed by The Real Bread Campaign, an initiative that promotes additive-free, genuinely crafted bread. It’s about championing the bakers who prioritize slow fermentation, natural ingredients, and traditional techniques, resulting in tastier, more nutritious, and easily digestible bread. This Real Bread Week, celebrate the art of bread making and the delicious difference it makes.
If you’re craving a taste of authentic, handcrafted goodness, Gateway Mall 2 is the perfect place to embark on your real bread journey. Explore a variety of establishments offering delectable authentic bread creations.
Grace Park
Ground Floor, Restaurant Collection
Sandwiches are a great way to enjoy bread because they allow for various fillings and flavors between two slices. At Grace Park, enjoy different proteins, from pork to fish, between various bread options, like ciabatta, sourdough, or buns. The combinations elevate the humble sandwich into a culinary experience that’s always worth coming back to.
French Baker
Upper Ground A
The French sure do know what they’re doing regarding bread, as evident with their baguettes. Don’t miss a chance to taste French and other European flavors at the French Baker with a wide array of options from loaves, buns, or rolls. A bonus is that they bake bread using different flours to cater to diverse flavor preferences and health restrictions, so you won’t feel guilty if you indulge in a bun or more.
Mary Grace Cafe
Upper Ground A
Cafe Mary Grace promotes a balance between indulgence and healthy dining, but the restaurant doesn’t forget about the sandwich’s vessel: the bread. Some of its hearty sandwiches come with batard bread, similar to a baguette but oval. Batard bread is often a good sandwich choice because of its crumb-to-crust ratio.
Subway
Upper Ground A
Enjoy your bread made just the way you like it. Discover Subway’s variety and deliciousness of breads, fresh vegetables, cheese and sauces. Select from their 9-Grain Wheat; 9-Grain Honey Oat; Italian Parmesan Oregano to start your bread ecstasy.
Tindeli
Upper Ground B
As a restaurant that specializes in Filipino cuisine, it’s no surprise that Tindeli By Chef Tatung offers Filipino bread. Don’t be fooled by the bread’s simplicity. Whether you pair it with a hot beverage, enjoy it with a dip or spread, or consume it as is, you can taste the authentic ingredients in its fluffy interior and textured exterior. The bread also comes in to-go packs, so you can share it with others or treat yourself.
