We foodies can help in our little ways.
As of Wednesday afternoon, July 24, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)—the Philippines’ weather bureau—announced that Carina had intensified into a super typhoon. On the same day, the national government placed Metro Manila under a state of calamity.
Since then, numerous individuals and organizations have launched initiatives to help those stranded outside their homes and those in evacuation centers due to the severe weather. Restaurants have also stepped up to offer warmth and support during this challenging time.
Here’s a list of restaurants that have started relief operations in response to Super Typhoon Carina.
Urban Chick
Urban Chick, a homey restaurant serving crispy and delicious fried chicken along the iconic street of Maginhawa in Quezon City, is calling on its patrons and followers to sponsor a bowl of lugaw (rice porridge) for P25. The bowls of lugaw will be delivered to typhoon-stricken residents in evacuation centers in QC.
They also actively update the public on the proceeds of the donation drive.
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen
Popular Italian joint Mama Lou’s announces on social media that they offer their comforting soup—Zuppa di Maccheroni—in select branches for people stranded due to Super Typhoon Carina. These branches include Mama Lou’s Alfresco Silang Cavite, Ayala Malls Solenad, BF Homes Las Piñas, Madison Galeries, Evia Lifestyle Center, Ayala Malls North Exchange, Venice Grand Canal Mall, SM City Sto. Tomas, Alabang West Parade – Premio, and SM City Clark.
Trining’s
This Marikina-based eatery has teamed up with Gulay Drive PH to run a soup kitchen benefiting people currently staying in evacuation centers in Marikina and Pasig cities. For P50, you can donate and provide a warm meal for those in need.
They are also calling for volunteers! Contact their Facebook page for inquiries.
Parmigiano Ristorante Pizzeria
In case you missed it, Parmigiano Ristorante Pizzeria gave complimentary coffee and focaccia bread to all other employees working near its branches Alabang West Parade, Newport Mall, Uptown Mall, and Gateway Mall 2.
“For those who are stranded and need a place to rest until the storm settles, our Parmigiano branches are open,” its official Facebook page said.
Azadore
Chef Tatung, the owner of the iconic comfort food joint Azadore in the Scout area of Quezon City, announced that donations may be dropped off at the branch located at 111 Sct. Fernandez St., corner of Sct. Torillo St., Quezon City. He also mentioned that they have prepared 300 hot meals and that generous sponsors can still donate for the relief operations.
Donations may also be dropped off at the nearby Pandan Asian Cafe branch at 76 Sct. Limbaga in Tomas Morato.
For emergencies, here’s a list of government emergency hotlines.
Times are tough for everyone, but we foodies can help in our own little ways. Donate when you can, share this article on your social media accounts, and give your favorite restaurants on this list a little shoutout and appreciation.
