I'm a little late on this one--Good To Grill & Hawaiian Airlines is running a fundraiser to benefit the flood victims in the Philippines, which started yesterday. You & I missed the pork guisantes, but you can still enjoy Filipino food and help the cause!

Good to Grill Chef/Owner Almar Arcano created this event because of his special ties with both the Hawaiian & Filipino communities: He was born and raised in the Philippines and currently works very closely with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce to give back to organizations such as the Catholic Charities in his home country.

I got to try a few of the dishes this weekend as they were experimenting. Here's the pork adobo, which was pretty good--I liked that it wasn't overwhelming, and the pork was tender.

Morcon, a.k.a. Filipino meatloaf. They have meatloaf? The gravy is made by hand, not in a box.

And of course, Pinakbet with Chitcharon (sp?). It's chock full of veggies, especially okra (if you like that; I do). I'm using Jason Kim's photo because he captured most of it better, although I think my photo showed more of the glistening pork, which I know my readers like.

Here are the daily “Filipino Chalkboard Specials” for the week. When you purchase these for lunch or dinner, you'll receive one 10% E-Certificate coupon for your next flight to Manila on Hawaiian Airlines. All plates are $7.99 and the proceeds will benefit the flood victims.

Monday: Pancit Guisado
Tuesday: Chicken Long Rice
Wednesday: Paella
Thursday: Pork Adobo
Friday: Morcon (Filipino Meat Loaf)
Saturday: Pinakbet with Chitcharon
Sunday: Pancit Palabok

While there, you can also enter to win a round trip for two to Manila on Hawaiian Airlines. My friend Lori Joy Watanabe also wanted me to tell you that you are automatically entered to win when you use your Hawaiian Airlines(R) Visa(R) card and will get two miles for every dollar spent.

Here I am eating everything in front of me, as usual; I'm including a gratuitous pic of Jason eating because he wants more face time on Metromix. I don't think he knows that getting into my blog is better.

Just a quick reminder that this fundraiser is this week ONLY, so I hope you get over there to show your support!

Good to Grill
888 Kapahulu Avenue at Safeway Center
Phone: (808) 734-7345
Monday - Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 9:30pm