Mary and Randy Puso are bringing Asian flavours and Filipino charm to Revelstoke’s downtown with their newly-opened market and convenience store, Puso Pinoy.
“Puso means heart in Cebuano, that’s our family name” Randy explained to the Revelstoke Mountaineer. “And Pinoy is a term for the people of the Philippines.”
Mary and Randy are hoping to bring Filipino hospitality to a community eager to welcome their new shop to the downtown scene. Recently opening in the old site of the beloved New Mannings, the support was instantaneous.
“It’s overwhelming, all the community support for us in Revelstoke,” Randy said. “Our thanks to the entire Revelstoke community who have come by since we opened. Everyone has been so excited for us.”
Having lived in Revelstoke for the last five years, the couple and their family have struggled to find staple ingredients for their favourite meals and the unique flavors of Filipino cuisine. They plan for Puso Pinoy to provide beloved foods for Revelstoke’s Asian community and introduce other residents to new tastes and products.
“A lot of these foods we travel to Kelowna or Calgary just to have it,” Mary said. “It would be nice for so many to have it here.”
Mary is already eager for what comes next for Puso Pinoy, with plans to offer site-made sandwiches and meals for quick community lunches.
“We’re already certified FoodSafe,” she said. “Once we have that Interior Health approval we can start making sandwiches down the road. Things folks can come in and quickly grab.”
Expanding options to include things such as Korean staples is also on Randy’s radar, but he wants community input to know what Revelstoke needs.
“Come tell us if there is something in particular you are looking for, you go out of town a lot for. We want to see what the community wants and we can maybe supply.”
Puso Pinoy could also be the next late night meal spot for those returning from the hill, another outdoor adventure or even making a nighttime drive through Rogers Pass. Store hours Sunday to Thursday are 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Check out Puso Pinoy Market for fresh produce, frozen seafood, Asian snacks, a selection of canned goods, spices, rice, beans and more.
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