We are so excited to announce that Krizzia Yanga, owner of Bonifacio is one of our #AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund Grand Prize Finalists. Bonifacio brings modern #Filipino food to Columbus, Ohio. Next week, Krizzia and the other finalists will win their awards live at the Annual Conference Awards Dinner in #DC. Thank you to the Grubhub Community Fund for partnering with us to support #AAPI restaurants. _____ From an interview with Columbus Monthly: Among Bonifacio’s most popular offerings are its Boodle Nights, featuring a communal Filipino dinner called kamayan. During the meals, guests eat with their hands from piles of sticky rice, pickled vegetables, longganisa pork sausages, lumpia spring rolls, shrimp and more on tables covered with banana leaves. “Ever since we’ve launched it, it’s been one of our most popular services,” Yanga says. “It’s got its own cult following.” In a brilliant stroke, Yanga and her team adapted the meal as a take-home kit during the pandemic shutdown, complete with instructions, banana leaves and cocktails. “I think it’s an interesting way to interact with your food and celebrate with people,” Yanga adds. “The funniest thing is watching parents versus kids, because kids are so in tune with digging in with their hands. Kids are such naturals.” _____ We can't wait to meet you, Krizzia! #AsianAmerican #GrantWinner #RestaurantFund #Grubhub #LiveForwardCbus