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M E RC A D O G RO U P - It was simply a grand idea the world deserved to experience.
THE MOST
Colourful
& Flavourful
MARKET YOU'VE EVER SEEN
Imagine a world where every food you can unforgettable shopping experience and a space
possibly imagine, of the highest quality and to make cherished memories over one of life's
freshest form, lives under one roof, in one exquisite simplest pleasures; food.
shopping destination. Now stop imagining and
Mercado is the ultimate food marketplace, offering a
prepare to experience Mercado. Our world-class
diverse range of fresh food products, brought to you
food marketplace was born to fill your pantry
from Australia and around the globe.
with the freshest ingredients, to deliver you an
3 We’ve got everything from seafood, meats, cheeses, bread, pastries, chocolates, fruits, vegetables and everyday convenience items, to speciality teas, bottles and more. Whatever your taste, shop Mercado.
I N T R O D U C I N G
M E R C A D O
The home
of flavour
The taste - exquisite.
The smell - divine.
The feel - like silk.
The sound - serene.
The sight - never been seen.
The name - Mercado.
Dear reader,
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Brisbane's
newest and greatest home of food; a contemporary
marketplace shopping destination that has been
designed with just two things in mind - you and
food.
Mercado was born out of a deep passion for
connecting people over one of life’s greatest
pleasures; food. Within our four exquisite walls
customers will be invited to smell, touch, taste and
experience food at its very best in a one of a kind
food forum.
Please enjoy.
Mercado Group
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM
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M E R C A D O
The ultimate food
marketplace,
The
showcasing
produce from
Australia and
around the globe.
market
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Fresh
Produce
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Live
Seafood
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Mercado’s gourmet grocer is where you will Our premium seafood selection comes
find the crispest, juiciest, freshest selection straight from the ocean and into Mercado,
of decadent fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices featuring Brisbane's largest food display.
around. These fresh items are handpicked by We pride ourselves on our relationship with
our expert buyers based on quality, freshness local fishermen, meaning they provide you
and seasonal availability. with the widest range, highest quality and
premium freshness - with no produce older
than two days.
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Fine
Bottles
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The
Duck Room
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With a special focus of bespoke products The Duck Room is Mercado’s pièce de
of excellent quality and only the finest résistance, inspired by incredible flavours from
ingredients, Mercado's range of beers, wines Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. The menu
and speciality bottles are unlike anything you is a marriage between the finest Cantonese
will find in an ordinary bottle shop. We have and Japanese cuisine, designed to showcase
of the finest recipes and delicacies on offer at
flavours from near and far, ranging from the
Mercado. The centrepiece of the menu is our
Barossa, Chianti, Champagne, Germany to
signature roast duck, cooked to perfection by
the Californian grape. With rooms dedicated
our Executive Chef.
to beer, wine and speciality bottles, we’re the
home of premium quality liquor. Taste in
store.The venue Mercado is our evidence that life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them; a meeting of diverse minds, a collaboration of hands, a union of meaningful actions. Since the idea's inception we’ve been a magnet for brilliant people, drawn together to change the foodie world as we know it. At Mercado, our people are committed to the vision of providing the world’s best produce, framing it within world-class food experiences, sharing our paddock to plate culture, giving more back than we take and delivering magic to our customers. The venue was designed by a team of the very best designers, architects, builders and marketers.
From the
outset, the
vision was
united, clear
and simple;
imagine the
unimaginable
and then
create it.Mercado was born
I N T R O D U C I N G
M E R C A D O
out of a deep passion
for connecting people,
over one of life’s
greatest pleasures;
food.
Our
why...Why 'Mercado'?
connect over something more than just survival.
Marketplaces are a vibrant mixture of textures, intoxicating
tastes and aromas, often memorable, authentic experiences,
Marketplaces emerged in the early days when humans began
even for members of their immediate locality. The word
engaging in trade - a forum to facilitate the connection of
Mercado, Spanish for 'marketplace', was chosen to symbolise
people, that evolve to their localities and reveal to visitors
just that; a desire to transport the customer to another place
an authentic and unique sense of place.
and trigger the positive emotions associated with unique,
memorable multi-sensory experiences.
Mercado was born to provide just that; a contemporary
meeting place, built on old traditions. A forum that captures
Mercado will take the customer on a flavour journey. This
the warmth and heart of our city, connects people through
sophisticated and multi-layered environment will take the
food, unites rural and urban and delivers an environment
best that food has to offer and deliver it all under one roof;
within which we can celebrate place. The concept marks
the exquisite smells, the delectable flavours, the colours, the
a new step in Brisbane’s food culture; a further evolution
sounds, everything you can envisage. Mercado is about the
of our society, where people can encounter food that
unimaginable.
epitomises freshness and quality, and enjoy it as part of a
From the earliest times, man has interacted with food multi-cultural and multi-sensory experience.
according to one overriding factor: survival. The discovery
of food for enjoyment rather than purely survival marked
a major step in man’s ability to manipulate nature. This
integral step in societal evolution gave birth to a completely
new facet of life; the opportunity for human beings toI N T R O D U C I N G
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For the
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with the arrival of new luxury
Every food you can possibly imagine, of the highest
Brisbane to join the world-stage
foodie marketplace this October.
quality and freshest form, all under one very stylish roof.From mid-October 2018, food luxury spin on day-to-day food
shopping as we know it is about shopping.
to change, with the opening of
“Mercado was born out of a deep
Australia’s newest food shopping
passion for connecting people, over
concept Mercado on King Street,
one of life’s greatest pleasures; food.
Brisbane. In just a few months a
We set out to tantalise tastebuds
world-class marketplace will open
and inspire human connection within
its doors in the heart of Brisbane,
a bustling, world-class marketplace
bringing a touch of magic to city and
experience,” he said.
fulfilling food shopping dreams with
1500 square meters of unimaginable
“Mercado was established to take you
food experiences.
anywhere and everywhere; to give
Mercado is the soon to be gemstone of you a place to explore diversity, create
premier retail and dining precinct, King memories and unite over a mutual
Street, open from dawn until dusk, appreciation for fine quality produce.
packed to the rafters with everything The concept will be the ultimate food
from seafood, meats, cheeses, breads, shopping experience, turning weekly
pastries, chocolates, fruits, vegetables grocery shops into culinary food
and everyday convenience items, to journeys.”
speciality teas, bottles and more. Food
Mercado has been actualised by a
shoppers will be packing their pantries
team of the world’s best architects,
full of the very freshest and finest
designers and builders and is set to
produce and ingredients Australia has
open its doors mid-October 2018.
to offer, selecting from the shelves of
a venue that epitomises architectural
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perfection.
For more information or enquiries
Project Manager of new foodie concept
visit mercadobrisbane.com.au or
and spokesperson for Mercado Group,
contact Emma Tawse at Boldly -
the team behind the development,
emma@boldly.com.au or +61 423
Shaun Dunleavy, said Mercado is an
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Australian, even global first, putting a
contemporary,In just a few short weeks local
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Brisbanites and foodies from
near and far will be storming the
Australia’s latest and greatest
culinary centrepiece, Mercado,
satisfying more than their lust for
the best produce in town.
Personal Concierge to Improve Food Experiences in
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Brisbane.The exquisite new home of food will from understanding where produce
be giving both produce and customers has come from and how to make the
the royal treatment, with a range most of its flavour, through to pairing
of distinguished food shopping food with speciality bottles."
experiences, from casual shopping
opportunities, to guided flavour tours To top it all off, soon after launch,
by Mercado concierge and personal customers will find themselves placing
shopping experiences. an order on an in-store iPad, before
relaxing at the bar while Mercado
Spokesperson for Mercado Group, personal shoppers do the leg work for
Shaun Dunleavy, says the gourmet them.
destination will excite more than just
“We want to provide our customers
the culinary aficionado.
with the very best experience,
“The more ‘hands-on’ customer can whatever their wants and needs.
grab and fill a traditional market basket Whether it’s taking the leg work out
with an array of fresh ingredients, of food shopping, brightening up their
while those with a little more time day with tantalising products they’ve
on their hands, on the hunt for out- never seen before, or just immersing
of-this-world flavour experiences can them in the sights and aromas of a
enjoy a guided tour of the store with bustling marketplace -we’re here to
a member of Mercado’s concierge,” he deliver it all,” said Dunleavy.
said.
Mercado is set to open its doors in mid
“Mercado is about freshness, flavour October and will be the newest and
and experience, which is why we’ve most substantial addition to premier
diversified the way customers can retail precinct, King Street at Brisbane
shop with us. Our concierge for Showgrounds.
example is made up of trained food
specialists, dedicated to ensuring —- ENDS
every customer gets the most out of
For more information or enquiries
every shop with us."
visit mercadobrisbane.com.au or
“Concierge are trained to the highest contact Emma Tawse at Boldly -
level and available to assist our emma@boldly.com.au or +61 423
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Mercado, set to open its doors
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on November 3rd, is pleased to
announce that customers will
be getting more than what they
bargained for...
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For the
Signature Duck Dish the Hero of Mercado.In the midst of our very own concrete the city's highest quality duck and
jungle a new flavour dimension awaits.
Innovative food marketplace Mercado,
carefully curated dishes of the Far
East - something that will no doubt
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set to open its doors on November 3rd, be cherished, remembered and talked
is pleased to announce that customers about, time and time again.
will be getting more than what they
It doesn’t stop there; customers can
bargained for. The architectural
also dine for lunch or dinner in the
gem, full to the brim with the best
main restaurant. The menu is packed
produce and shopping experiences, is
with variety, with something for
topping the experience off with a new
everyone, whether a business lunch,
restaurant called ‘The Duck Room’.
casual dinner or special occasion.
The restaurant is a new Far Eastern
The dine-in menu offers dishes with
inspired dining experience, housed
the very best, freshest ingredients
within the walls of Mercado.
from Australia and around the world,
Spokesperson for Mercado Group,
all of which can be found in Mercado’s
Shaun Dunleavy, said The Duck Room
marketplace.
is Mercado’s pièce de résistance,
inspired by incredible flavours from
From meat dishes and fresh seafood
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
platters, to wood fired pizzas and a
selection of Cheung Fun, Mercado is
“The Duck Room is our gem within
bringing flavour experiences like no
a gem. Duck has been done, but not
other to the heart of Brisbane.
like this… We decided to shake up the
city by developing a space where duck
“Mercado is about showcasing all that
takes centre stage amongst a curated
food can be,” said Dunleavy.
range of the most mouth-watering
flavours of the Far East,” he said.
Mercado opens its doors to the public
on Saturday, November 3rd on King
“The menu is a marriage between
Street at Brisbane Showgrounds.
the finest Cantonese and Japanese
Opening hours, parking information
cuisine, designed to showcase of the
and directions can be found on their
finest recipes and delicacies on offer at
website – www.mercadobrisbane.
Mercado. The centrepiece of the menu
com.au
is our signature roast duck, cooked to
perfection by our Executive Chef.”
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Customers will immerse in an
intimate space and enjoy a wide
For more information or enquiries
range of flavours and cooking styles,
visit mercadobrisbane.com.au or
accompanied by perfectly-paired
contact Emma Tawse at Boldly -
sides and wines. The opulent setting
emma@boldly.com.au or +61 423
and ambient atmosphere is the
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perfect setting in which to showcaseSaturday, November 3 marked
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the beginning of a new foodie
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era with the opening of Mercado
in the heart of new world city,
Brisbane...
Mercado Inspires a New Foodie Era in Brisbane.
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For theSaturday, November 3 marked the The venue has been open for two
beginning of a new foodie era with weeks and is gearing up for the festive
the opening of Mercado in the heart
of new world city, Brisbane. This
season. Mercado’s
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spokesperson,
Shaun Dunleavy, says the venue
architectural masterpiece has set the is going to set a new standard for
global standard for food marketplaces Christmas in Brisbane.
and is now on the map as a must-
“Christmas is going to be our most
do for Brisbane locals, tourists and
foodies alike. wonderful time of year. We’ve got
some spectacular things coming and
With a host of retail spaces offering the Mercado family are excited to see
a smorgasbord of fresh seafood, the look on your faces when you enter
produce, deli and charcuterie the store from the 1st of December,”
items, patisserie, liquor, florals, he said.
and two dining venues boasting
“There is nothing more magical than
mouthwatering menus, it’s no wonder
Christmas and you won’t have to travel
people are calling Mercado their very
to Harrods, Macy’s or Gallerie Lafayette
own food wonderland.
to experience a spectacle. We’ve got
General Manager of the King Street everything from beautiful Christmas
property, Shaun Dunleavy says that displays, in-store gift wrapping and
while the venue may be ostentatious, concierge on hand to assist you with
its prices are not. your Christmas purchases.”
“The star of the show is going to be
“When you first visit the venue you
our 4kg turkeys. They are to be pre-
expect everything to come with a
prepped by our executive chef and
gold-plated price tag. You’d be wrong.
boxed in our limited edition Christmas
We invite people to stay a while and
packaging with a perfectly paired
take a closer look to see that above
bottle of wine, condiment range and
all we are a marketplace that is here
a recipe card to make sure you have
to deliver customers fresh food items
the most delicious Christmas turkey.
that don’t cost the earth. We simply
Brisbane won’t have seen anything
chose to give them a beautiful space
like it.”
to come and do their shopping.”
Mercado is the first of two venues
“We wanted to bring to life a space
to open, the next arriving at Marina
that brought people together over
Mirage on the Gold
a mutual love for food. We wanted
Coast at the end of 2019.
to revive the hustle and bustle, the
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community that comes with traditional
marketplaces. I think we did it - with
For more information or enquiries
a luxury spin of course! Why not give
visit mercadobrisbane.com.au or
people a beautiful place to be?”
contact Emma Tawse at Boldly -
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