Dining out is increasingly becoming more of a challenge now than ever. Metro residents have to weave their way through increasingly horrendous traffic, which becomes even worse when the rains come. This is certainly a factor to consider, especially when one hungers for favorite restaurant treats.

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has come up with an easy solution for regulars who simply cannot have enough of their bestselling dishes, by partnering with Quick Delivery’s reliable food transport service. Instead of having to brave rush hour traffic, CPK customers simply have to dial Quick Delivery’s hotline to order their food and get it deliciously fresh and fast.

Quick Delivery’s state-of-the art services have eliminated the hassles of traditional over-the-phone ordering from casual dining restaurants such as CPK. Instead of having to memorize the phone numbers of the nearest CPK branch, customers simply have to dial 2121212 in order to place their food orders. Those who would like to do their ordering online can also browse on the  CPK website at www.cpk.com.ph or Quick Delivery website, www.quickdelivery.ph to have a full view of the menu and to fill up the ordering form that is conveniently located among the clickable tabs. Other web avenues customers can explore is munchpunch.com or the CPK Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/CPKPhilippines.

Those who can’t go online but have their cell phones handy can text menu (space) CPK to 2910 to get a list of 18 of CPK’s signature dishes. They can also text (0918)2121212 and expect a callback from Quick Delivery’s customer representatives, who have been trained in the extensive CPK lineup of treats and goodies.

And people who want to go old school and have a hard copy of the menu may also check out Quick Magazine, which is a published compilation of Quick Delivery client menus, available at leading bookstores.

Fully Loaded Menu

And speaking of treats, CPK now has more than 170 irresistible items to choose from, ranging from salads, soups, appetizers, pastas, and desserts, all of which are available for home enjoyment. The starters include the bestselling Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad, which is a delectable mix of chopped lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, jicama, cilantro, basil, crispy tortilla strips and Monterey Jack cheese, all tossed together in a homemade herb ranch dressing and topped with chopped BBQ chicken breast, fresh diced Roma tomatoes, and green onions; the incomparable Lettuce Wraps (imagine this: minced chicken and/or shrimp, wok-seared with Shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts and green onions in a soy-ginger sauce, served on a bed of crispy rice noodles with a side of spicy chili-ginger sauce); and the hearty and healthy Asparagus Soup, a creamless vegetarian soup garnished with crunchy garlic-herb croutons.

Of course, there are the signature pizza and pasta varieties that CPK is known for, such as the unforgettable Garlic Cream Fettucine and Pesto Cream Penne, plus the popular Pepperoni Supremo and Margherita, which can be ordered in thin crust or honeywheat dough.

You can also spice up your usual order with new additions to the menu. The exciting new additions to the food choices include Baja Fish Tacos, tangy and slightly spicy soft tacos stuffed with mahi-mahi, shredded cabbage, and homemade ranchito sauce, or Steak Tacos, which are filled with savory grilled steak slices, both are served with a crunchy mix of  white and blue corn tortilla chips and a super zesty tomato salsa. The premiere pizza lineup also welcomes newcomers, such as the mouthwatering Cheeseburger Pizza: prime ground Angus beef, caramelized sweet onions, Mozzarella and American cheese, fresh Roma tomatoes and chilled shredded lettuce tossed in a secret sauce; and the unspeakably divine BBQ Chicken with Applewood Smoked Bacon – strips of CPK’s perfectly barbecued chicken, merged with smoked bacon, smoked Gouda and Mozzarella cheeses, smothered in barbecue sauce and topped with sliced onions and cilantro. These can all be accompanied by desserts such as the sweet tooth staple Key Lime Pie, or the latest goodies from the pastry kitchen such as the dreamy, creamy CPK versions of Crème Brulee and Tiramisu.

All of these are available for delivery, freshly-made, and at your doorstep in less than an hour.  Minimum for delivery is P500, but customers can also opt to add P65 to the delivery charge if they have smaller orders. There is also no limit to how many goodies you can have delivered — so regardless if you are ordering for a party, for your family, or for your own personal indulgence, you are able to enjoy your favorite CPK treats at your utmost convenience.