I love Joanne's BBQ. I've tried numerous items on their menu, all of which are good, particularly the special deep fried giant squid.
I'm well into my 30s now, however I had a former Filipino nanny who I called "Auntie" for 6 years of my early life. Auntie would cook all kinds of delicious food, however, my most favorite dish of hers was her lasagna. I had it last when i was about 12 years old.
I have been dying to have her lasagna for over 20 years. In fact, I tried to reach out to Auntie for years. I was finally able to get in touch with her last year, however she is nearly in her 70s now and is not able to drive to the city. I will see her one day when Covid is over.
In my visits to Joanne, I drew parallels of subtle mannerisms and Joanne's kind care giving demeanor that reminded me of Auntie. On my third visit to Joanne's shop, I asked her if she could make lasagna "Filipino style". And she said she could.
Last night, I got a special tray of lasagna from Joanne's BBQ. And for the first time in nearly 25 years, I tasted what was heaven to me when i was 10 years old watching power rangers in the mid 90s.
Thank you Joanne, and for anyone reading this. Get a special order of Joanne's lasagna, you won't regret it. read more