April 22nd, 2008

Davao Food Appreciation Tour Day 1: Lachi’s

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Pork Marinara – Yum!

We kicked off the Davao Food Appreciation Tour with a spirited dinner at Lachi’s last March 14, 2008. Our guests, Aileen Apolo and Jay de Jesus had just come in from a flight from Manila. And what better way to welcome them but with a scrumptious feast, Lachi’s style!
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April 15th, 2008

Honey Bear Chicken House

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Whole Greaseless Chicken – Highly recommended!

Mmmm. There’s nothing like a good helping of Honey Bear Chicken House’s Greaseless Chicken. As part of Davao Food Trip, we were invited over by owner Emmylou through our blogger friend Dominique. Here’s a run through of everything we ate.
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March 20th, 2008

Caffe Vivere

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Ah, Caffe Vivere! One of my favorite pasta places. Gracious owner Mawie whips up all the dishes here, so you’re sure of getting the bang for your buck. To start our lunch, we were served the Buttered Garlic Bread served with Salsa Verde (pictured above). What a perfect preview for things to come!
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March 20th, 2008

Aseya Bistro Orientale

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Beef Sukiyaki (Php180) is one of my favorite Japanese dishes. I took a picture of the one I ordered at Aseya Bistro Orientale here in Davao City. It was nothing short of excellent!
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February 5th, 2008

Hanoi Vietnamese Restaurant

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To tell you the truth, I have been to Hanoi many, many times before because of their terrific crabs! Luckily, the restaurant’s owner, Neneng Robillo treated us Mindanao Bloggers to a night of wonderful Vietnamese cuisine.
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January 21st, 2008

Salutti

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I enjoyed a late lunch with some bloggers from Mindanao last Saturday, January 19, 2008. We were treated by Tricie Arcenas, the owner of a new Italian restaurant, Salutti. Salutti is a welcome addition to the Casa Habana compound on Rizal Street, which itself is becoming Davao’s own version of Malate due to its growing array of bars and bistros.
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