2020 has been challenging in all aspects but we have lived through it and tried so hard to make it. Apart from it all, one thing is somehow unfazed and has marched on (but evolved), and that is food. Food for sale has stood the test of the 2020 challenges and still thrived somehow, especially to the ones who have adapted to the situation.
While movement restrictions has greatly hampered a lot and in almost all aspects, many have resulted to rely further with ordered food delivery. But when restrictions gradually lifted up, a good number still patronized dine-in (but safe) options wherever possible. Our 2020 food adventures gave us a diversified opportunity to try out a wide range of restaurants, food shops, or even home made dishes for sale. And it was really a blast in doing that. Here is a complete list of what our 2020 food reviews became in finding great food that we will opt to order and order again.
Cold Layers
Despite being a delivered food, it was still a great experience from the food that we have ordered at cold layers. The over-all flavors of the dishes we ordered were on point and we literally enjoyed our dine-in experience at home.
You can head on to the detailed food review here.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Dampa Express
Anything seafood is good but with Dampa Express, they took it to the next level and made everything great! The baked tahong is something that should be on top of your list when ordering here. The rest will definitely a great complement to your over-all experience.
Check out our full food review details here on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Don Henrico’s
Don Henrico’s is one of those Italian-themed restaurants that can be considered authentic even though they are homegrown locally. What’s even better is that they are somewhat brave to take it up a notch higher by serving fusion Italian dishes and make their own distinct taste. One example of it is their Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza in which on its name alone provides a lot of interest.
Check out full details of food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Dine-In
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The Fatted Calf
From a quintessential concept restaurant hailing from the uplands, the dishes we ordered here are definitely one from the books. Professionally cooked, presented, and even delivered, we really couldn’t ask for more. We ordered for delivered food at this time, and we cannot wait to try them out again when they’re now open for dine-in.
Check out our full experiences of the dishes we ordered on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Bake & Fry by Donna
Great (and very affordable) food deserves to be patronized again and again. We did that almost religiously with Bake & Fry by Donna. Their pasta dishes are great and their baked potato salad is the hands-down winner from them. It was also the main reason why we regularly order to them.
Check out our multiple food reviews on this link and in here.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Kitchen City Frozen Meals
For us, Kitchen City is a game-changer. Simply because they defied the notion that frozen food can never be as good as with freshly – cooked ones.
We super enjoyed almost all of their dishes we ended up being a regular fan of them by ordering countless times.
Check out our two Kitchen City Frozen Meals food reviews of their wide range but equally delicious dishes here and here.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Don Checho
We all love Mexican food and its fusion – themed ones in one way or the other. What’s more if it is an authentic one. Don Checho serves such and they are passing with flying colors even through delivered food.
Better to try them out for yourself and start with their platter. Trust us, it’s great!
Check out our detailed Don Checho food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Ube by Cheese Pandesal
Ube Cheese pandesal is definitely a craze that won’t go away soon. It’s so popular one even made a store name out of it! Whether it is a marketing strategy or not, the version of Ube by Cheese Pandesal is truly something that you would order again and again. Truly a wonderful experience and all the other pastries they offer are definitely worth checking out too.
Check out our detailed food review on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Mang Raul’s BBQ Haus
For us, they deserve to be regarded as the best BBQ Haus that has the right organization and set-up to cater to a lot of consumers through their delivery set-up. And they also deserve to be regarded as one of the best Barbecue House out there because of their best tasting and tender meat of any variety and flavors. Very notable are their three different sauces too that you should definitely try.
Check out the full review here.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Elle Sweets & Cravings
Whoever invented this burnt cheesecake / cupcake is brilliant. It has now become a fad and ELLLE Sweets & Cravings is one of those bakeshops who is doing it well (including the presentation and delivery box too).
Check out the full food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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My Thai Kitchen
My Thai Kitchen offers authentic Thai dishes and we’re fortunate to have this locally to enjoy their wonderful dishes without traveling far. Pad Thai is something that you would have to try in here.
They’re also tied up with Pho Hoa, which serves Vietnamese dishes and that is an added variety for your dine-in experience too. Check our the full details of our food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Dine In
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8 Cuts
Are all burgers good to eat? We don’t know actually but what we know is that the burgers from 8 cuts are so great we used to frequent here. But with the restrictions happened last 2020, we resorted to delivery options from these great burger deals.
Check out our food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Lola Nena’s
Big, tasty, and creamy. That is what we can simply describe what the triple cheese donut is from Lola Nena’s. It’s not simple enough though because it seemed so great as this bakeshop earned a lot of patrons and returning customers.
Check out the full details of our review here.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Army Navy
We’re not going to be tired of ordering and trying out burgers but Army Navy has been a staple source of the quick fix of a burger craving. Check out our latest food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Gringo: Chicken, Ribs, Friends
Southern American cuisine may mean Nachos and grilled meat. That really defines Gringo in all the other places and more. Check out our full food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Dine In
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Mesa
All throughout the year, we have been featuring and reviewing dishes from all around the world but we of course do not want to take for granted our locally grown dishes. Mesa is one restaurant that you should try if you want homey food with a very interesting twist.
Full food review here on this link.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Botejyu
We can truly say that authentic dishes are the best, and the restaurants that served equally deserves accolades. We love Botejyu so much we cannot wait to come back again.
Check out the first review here and we’ll surely come back to feature their other dishes too.
Experience Type: Delivered food
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Via Mare
Longevity is also one of the items can be considered as measurement for being a great establishment. Via Mare is definitely one of those restaurants that stood the test of time and earned religious following over the years. Check out why on this link.
Tough year but still a lot of great food
2020 has proven to be challenging but definitely we had fun featuring a number of restaurants, food shops, and even bakeshops. Onward to 2021 with a positive outlook and for us to have more food to try!
