IT HAS been a while since SunStar Davao brought you the monthly Best of Davao segment. Best of Davao is our gesture of helping promote the best and high-quality local food brands in Davao City.
Now, as we celebrate the holidays through Noche Buena and Media Noche, allow us to recommend these Davao-favorites that are perfect for your small family gathering.
1. Lumpiang Shanghai by Chippen's
Filipino parties are no fun without lumpiang shanghai. We even made an online joke saying that HTML which stands for How to Make Lumpia. We are that crazy for lumpia. Aside from that, it's also a Filipino favorite as finger food or even as viand during special occasions. Lumpiang Shanghai by Chippen's was hailed the Best of Davao January this year.
Their lumpia, which costs P190 for a 25-piece package, is available for delivery and pick-up. Send them a message on Facebook to order.
2. Siopao by Kuilan's
Filipino gatherings, may it be corporate meetings or intimate family merienda gatherings, Kuilan's siopao has always been present on the table. Its simplicity and flavour make it a local favourite. Its size is just perfect to satisfy one's craving for meaty soft siopao.
They're usually available in a box of 12. Message their Facebook page to order.
3. Hawaiian Pizza by Picobello
Whether we like our pizzas with pineapple or not, it's still always a good choice to have variety on the table for our family members who love Hawaiian Pizzas. The place to go for that is Picobello, an Italian restaurant along Diversion Road near Woodridge Subdivision, Ma-a, Davao City.
Their pizzas are loved for their authentic flavor of meat and herbs. Add Hawaiian Pizza to the list of Noche Buena or Media Noche food items to share with your family to make the celebration more worthwhile. Message Picobello on Facebook now to order a box or two.
4. Lechon Belly by Pollo Porco
The quarantine protocols during the pandemic require us to have a small gathering with our immediate family members only. But that shouldn't stop us from having a taste of lechon for Media Noche or Noche Buena.
Pollo Porco's lechon belly already comes in handy boxes convenient for delivery. They won the Best of Davao title in December 2019. The judges especially loved the flavors of the pork's skin as well as the tenderness of the meat. Still, others complimented the taste of the herbs and seasoning with every bite of the meat. To make your holiday meals with your family more complete, order Pollo Porco's Lechon Belly now. Message them on Facebook.
5. Chocolate crack cake by Pink Haven
After all the tasty and meaty dishes, it's time for some dessert. Cake Haven's chocolate crack cake may just be the perfect one for your family gathering. The hard chocolate crust perfectly covers the oozing chocolate filling before your spoon reaches the chocolate moist at the bottom. As a bonus surprise, Cake Haven's version also has a durian jam inside for a more Davao feels.
This dessert is perfect for all ages as they are not too sweet. The kids will love them and even the adults who watch their sugar.
Message their Facebook page to order now.