ONE WORLD DELI: AN ENLIGHTENED FOOD EMPORIUM

Quezon City has always been a paradise for foodies because of the sheer number and variety of good places to eat, catering to all pockets and tastes.

- VICKY VELOSO-BARRERA

The produce section features fruits and veggies raised in sustainable farms. In the midst of an aisle of heathy snacks, Liz Uy's Mood Food bars are a standout for me with their taste and healthy goodness. Beauty and home care products are also available at One World Deli to round up your shopping needs.

Tomas Morato Avenue is dubbed “restaurant row” on my side of town, and rightly so. Old favorites and new, restaurants offering classic cuisines or the latest dining trends, plus eateries with long queues without need of a rating or star (like Some Thai) line this street.

Quezon City residents who don’t just like to eat but also to cook are spoilt for choice by the adjacent Timog Avenue. The Santi’s branch there produces their highest sales in the metro all year round. Shine is my go-to for Korean ingredients, nearby Assad’s is the best source for Indian and Middle Eastern needs, while Fuji Mart carries Japanese essentials. Good groceries and markets are all nearby.

Given all this, can a new player in the QC food scene still thrive? It can, if it’s an enlightened food emporium like One World Deli. What spells the difference is this: that it focuses on sustainably sourced ingredients with both good health and the environment in mind.