Media Noche 2021: These restaurants can deliver straight to your home
This year has been very challenging for all of us. Facing a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, redefining what the "normal" means, and coping-up how we celebrate things like birthdays and Christmas while adhering to the strict safety precautions set by the government.
As we bid goodbye to 2020, the tradition of having a family dinner before welcoming the new year should remain in place, even if it is simple.
Lucky for us, we can still have a feast at the comfort of our home through these restaurants that can deliver straight to your home.
Whether you're from Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao, here's a list of must-tries food from all over the country.
Bai's Boneless Lechon
There's no better way to end a difficult year than eating one of the Philippines' best delicacies, Cebu's finest lechon.
Fortunately, Cebu's Bai's Boneless Lechon opened their branches in the country's capital region. Originally from Carcar, Cebu, it offers various sizes of its classic Cebu lechon.
Bai's Boneless Lechon starts at P859 (good for five persons), P1,999 (for 10 to 15 persons), and P3,299 (for 20-25 persons).
To order, visit @baislechoncebu on Facebook and Instagram or call +632 7759-41-01 or 0917-170-2247.
Cravings
Cravings is a staple in Metro Manila and it is famous for its hot meals and baked goods. This holiday season, the shop offers its bestselling comfort food in party sizes.
Here are some of the dishes included in its holiday menu: Cravings classic caesar salad, pomegranate goat cheese salad, roast beef with mushroom sauce, lengua con champignon, chicken pastel, roast pork belly, chicken galantina, chicken relleno, and roast chicken with chorizo and raisin stuffing.
For desserts, you can never go wrong with cake. It's the very symbol of a celebration. Choose from the classic Cravings cake selection such as Chocolate Caramel, Chocolate Midnight Madness, Devil's Food Cake, Cherry Walnut Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, or Mocha Praline Crunch Cake. There are also seasonla cakes like Mango Honey Cereal Cake, the Strawberry Shortcake, and the Dayap Cake.
For orders and inquiries, visit their website or follow @cravingsphils on IG and @cravings.philippines on FB. You may also contact them at +63908-1693422 or +632 8277-2436
Goldilocks
A Filipino celebration is not complete without a cake. Order from one of the most trusted bakeshops in the country, Goldilocks.
But the shop doesn't only sell cakes because they also offer Pinoy favorites lik pork barbecue, caldereta, dinuguan, pansit malabon, and fresh lumpia.
Best part? They have branches all over the country. To order, visit goldilocksdelivery.com.ph or order via Foodpanda or Grab.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen has been a staple in the Philippine food scene for quite some time now.
And now, they can deliver their products in Manila, Cebu, and Davao.
To order their world-class Blizzard treats and ice cream cakes, visit their website at order.dairyqueen.com.ph, or their shops in GrabFood, Foodpanda, and Lalafood.
SLQ Lechon Manok Zamboanga
If you're from Zamboanga, a must-try is SLQ Lechon Manok on Don Alfaro St. in Tetuan.
Unfortunately, SLQ Lechon Manok only delivers around their area in Zamboanga City, and we can only cross our fingers that they will soon open a branch in Manila.
To order, message their Facebook page, SLQ Lechon Manok - Zamboanga, or text +63955-703-4533.
Auntie Nitz Bakeshop
Auntie Nitz is not your usual bakery that sells hot pandesal and white bread because this Zamboanga-based bakeshop also sells Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcake, Cheese Cupcake, and Custard Cake.
Unfortunately, like SLQ Lechon Manok, Auntie Nitz only delivers around Zamboanga City.
To order, message their Facebook page, Auntie Nitz's Bakeshop, or send a message to +639177772916.
Whether you are at home or at work during New Year's Day, our tradition of having Media Noche should not be forgotten.
Happy New Year, mga Kapuso!