At times, craving for something tends to be expensive — 95% of the time, that is. However, personally, I believe that when you are craving, go for it. Nevermind the expense.
In Davao, we are but lucky that whenever we crave for good food, we need not have the blinding silver spoon to taste good food. In fact, we just need to be at the Matina Town Square to experience The Good Food Co.
This quaint restaurant is both endearing and inviting. The facade, interiors and overall design reeks of one’s love for zen and the minimalist realm. I also love that it’s very clean. I love dining places that are clean — reminds me of blank planner pages and the many possibilities that comes with it.
On their menu are great food finds that will have you salivating in an instant. From crunchy appetizers to savoury main courses and sweet desserts, you are sure to find one that speaks forth of your mood. For us, it was a pasta kind of day that lead us to rediscover the delicious pasta that we seldom ignore.
Their plate (which was humongous btw!) of Puttanesca is likened to a garden of flavours. This Italian Neopolitan pasta dish highlighted the marriage of tomatoes, anchovies, capers and mushroom. The texture was definitely there and you’d love that the flavour combo gels well together. Now that’s intelligent cooking right there.
Not a big fan of white sauce pasta, my peer said that their plate of carbonara is fine as a sunny day in Boracay. Though I was not able to taste it (it was generously topped with bacon slices), you can verily see the abundance of cheese, mushroom and bacon. Generosity at its best.
Another on their menu is their pasta al pomodoro. Quick, light and refreshing — this pasta dish is fresh and perfect for sharing with an SO. Or you can have it all to yourself.
The other one was somewhat the same as the pasta al pomodoro but is one with a kick of spice at the end of every bite. Their arrabiata is made with garlic, fresh tomatoes and dried chili flakes, you will surely love the addition of spice as you take a bite after another.
Chimichanga, on the other hand, is a favourite Tex-Mex large burrito packed with meat, veggies and everything else in between. Theirs is served with some crunchy crisps and greens to have you wanting for more.
Here’s to a fiesta of pasta dishes. Here’s to good food with great people. Great company, good food and the sun outside, nothing can beat that.
The Good Food Co is located at Row of Restaurants 3, Matina Town Square, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City
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