I Love Davao: 2015

Share The Goodness This Christmas at TGIFridays

TGIFridays in Abreeza has recently launched their new and exciting Shareable Platters during the Christmas holidays. It's a combination of sumptuous dishes made from fresh and high quality ingredients ideal to share with friends and family.

These new offerings include a combination of classic and new combo in one plate to please up to three persons’ diverse tastes.

You may opt for TGIFridays “Smokehouse Platter” for that sweet, smokey taste. This combo is made up of Smoked Fried Chicken that’s seared, smoked, fried and served with jambalaya sauce; Texas lLnks, char-grilled and meaty sausages served with rice pilaf so plus a plateful of Golden Chipotle Cheese Balls to complement the meal.

My personal favorite is their “Jack Daniel’s Platter”. You can enjoy a fall-off-the-bone ribs, basted with Jack Daniel’s much sought-after sauce served with fresh corns on the cob. If you are partial to chicken, the Half chicken (glazed with rich Jack Daniel signature sauce, topped with sesame seeds and pickled red onions) is one dish to sink your teeth into and revel in. Also included in this platter is a serving of rice pilaf and Golden Chipotle Cheese Balls.

Treat yourselves with these two TGIFridays Shareable Platters with family and friends for a memorable dining and bonding experience this Season because good food relished with a spirit of fun is meant to be shared!

Visit the TGIFridays branch near you and check out its new store at Evia Mall in Las Pinas. Opening soon are branches in Solenad, Nuvali; McKinley and Boracay. To know more about TGIFridays, check out its social media sites: TGI Fridays Philippines (Facebook) @tgifridaysph (IG and Twitter) and its website - www.fridays.com.ph.

Hearty Holiday Indulgence at Italianni's

This holiday season, Italianni's, one of the top restaurants in Davao City offers its diners with new and exciting dishes on their menu - Italianni's Indulgent Plates. This new offering is composed of huge serving of entrees perfect for sharing with your friends and family. It also includes a refreshing salad which will surely complement the main course.

Italianni's Hearty Holiday Indulgence

Enjoy a shareable hearty meal for 4 to 6 people with Italianni's Pollo Grande. It's a whole classic roast chicken lying on a bed of roasted potatoes, bell peppers, pepperoncinis, and Italian sausage. There's surely enough for everyone to savor.

Italianni’s Pollo Grande (P1,145)

Another new offering is their French Pork Chops Medley ideal for pork lovers like myself. It includes two 12oz pan seared premium French pork chops cooked with a medley of garlic, tomatoes, and capers. It looks good and it tastes even better. It's tender and it's flavorful.

French Pork Chops Medley (P1,245)

To complete your hearty meal experience, you can also try their Italian classic Panzanella Salad. It is made up of sun ripened tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives, fresh basil and toasted Tuscan bread.

The Italian Classic Panzanella Salad (P425)

So, this holiday season, celebrate your parties, reunions and get-togethers at Italianni's and have a taste of these hearty dishes. You may reserve and book by calling 0917-971-2934 and look for Ronald.

Colorful Holiday Celebration at Park Inn Davao

Park Inn by Radisson Davao is once again throwing a party this holiday season. This year, it will be more colorful!

Candyland Fantasy Cake at the New Year's Eve Buffet Station

Park Inn’s Holiday buffet on December 24 will highlight this season’s finest flavors, from your Christmas classic Holiday Leg of Ham to the all-time family favorite, Lechon. Fulfill your sweet cravings with decadent cakes and assorted pastries which shares spotlight alongside the spread of savory and delectable dishes. Christmas Eve buffet is at Php850 net per person and Php1400 net per person (with unlimited wines, beers, spirits and cocktails).

Lechon and Sausages

Lechon and Leg Ham

On December 31, you can spend a colorful New Year experience with your friends and family before the beginning of the New Year. RBG restaurant and terrace will be transformed into a colorful party place with vivid drapes and fun centerpieces. Feast on opulent buffet dinner and desserts. Dance to the upbeat tunes of the city’s popular live band and join in the countdown celebration. What’s more interesting and exciting about Park Inn Davao’s New Year Countdown is the chance to win amazing raffle prizes such as roundtrip air tickets for two to Singapore, Cebu and Manila with hotel stays, hampers and much more. Toast to Martini drinks as the clock strikes twelve.

Salad with Malagos Cheese

Salad with Crab Sticks

Prawns in Orange Sauce

On the morning of December 25 and January 1, you can have breakfast or brunch at RBG to jump start your Christmas and New Year’s Day. Breakfast buffet is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and priced at Php600 net person. Brunch is from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, priced at Php700.00 net per person.

Overnight Oats with Flax Seeds

To give thanks to its valued diners, RBG is giving away 20% discount coupon for every minimum single receipt of Php1000 on Food and Beverage which will be available till January 31, 2016.

Park Inn's General Manager Pavan Kakar with Representatives from Fuji, Silk Air and Cebu Pacific

So, what are you waiting for? Set the family into the holiday spirit and make your reservations now through 272 7600 or email fb.supervisor@parkinn.com Follow @parkinndavao on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more details on upcoming promotions.

Denim and Diamonds: The Marco Polo Rewards Party 2015

Paying tribute to their valued corporate bookers, Marco Polo Davao has kicked-off its year-end festivities with an annual gathering of its Rewards Program members along with members of the local media.

Ms. Genevieve Bernacer receives the token and certificate of appreciation as the

Top Corporate account for 2015 on behalf of Sumifru Philippines.

As this year’s theme was Denim and Diamond, guests arrived in their lovely denim attire, embellished with glittering diamonds. During the event, Marco Polo awarded their 2015 top corporate bookers : Sumifru, National Grid Corporation, and DOLE Stanfilco. Guests were welcomed by the Sales and Marketing Team—led by its General Manager, Dottie Würgler-Cronin and Director of Sales, Pam Villegas.

Marco Polo Davao General Manager Dottie Würgler-Cronin welcomes the members
of the Marco Polo Rewards Program and introduces the Heads of Department to the guests.

“Your partnership with Marco Polo Davao has indeed come a long way; and I am sure that we share the same commitment in ensuring that our guests get the best quality of service and accommodation for the past seventeen years “says GM Dottie Würgler-Cronin during her opening remarks.

Davao media together with Marketing and Communications Manager, Josef Ledesma and Sarah Mama.

The program included a dance production from the Sales & Marketing Team and Christmas carols from the Melodies of Marco Polo Davao. Celebrity singer and Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 finalist Markki Stroem also entertained the guests with hit songs to their delight.

Celebrity guest Markki Stroem engages Marco Polo Davao Sales and Marketing team and guests in one of his performances

Melodies of Marco Polo sings their Christmas Carols

Marco Polo Davao Heads of Department together with the Sales and Marketing Team

Jollibee Opens Its 25th Store In Davao

Jollibee, the Philippines' largest and leading food chain has recently opened its 25th store in Davao City at Quimpo Boulevard corner Sandawa Road. It's the 106th store in Mindanao.

Jollibee Quimpo Boulevard

Jollibee Quimpo Boulevard Drive Thru branch is open 24 hours and is very close to Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal. Its proximity to the bus terminal make it more convenient to the passengers who have early trips. They can now eat their favorite breakfast meals in Jollibee.

The lucky first customer of Jollibee Quimpo Boulevard

In 1991, Jollibee opened its first Davao store in Bolton. It's the 100th branch of the company and historically the first centennial store. After almost 25 years of existence, Jollibee Bolton continues to offer langhap sarap goodness to its diners.

Customers lining up on the opening day

Mindanao has three centennial stores, the 100th in Davao City, 500th Basilan, and 800th in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. According to Grace Mercado, Jollibee's Operations Director, three more stores will open in Mindanao this year- two in Zamboanga City and one in Tandag City.

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day at Vikings

Looking for a place to celebrate this year's Thanksgiving Day on November 26? Look no more, Vikings Luxury Buffet at SM Lanang Premier Davao offers sumptuous buffet that will surely satisfy your gastronomic cravings for traditional American dishes, including turkey and decadent desserts.

Vikings Davao Sous Chef - Richtofen Barraquias

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday widely celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessings Canadiand and Americans have received in the preceding year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Since the Philippines is pretty much have a close ties with the US, a number of Filipinos celebrate Thanksgiving Day along with the US.

Roasted Turkey with Apple and Bacon Pudding

Vikings Luxury Buffet in SM Lanang Premier has invited us for a taste test of their Thanksgiving menu in addition to a lot of dishes already offered in their buffet. It was an afternoon of great food and good company.

I personally loved the Crab and Roasted Corn Chowder that they served. The aroma of the roasted corn was ambrosial. It was definitely a good start of a great meal.

Crab and Roasted Corn Chowder

Of course, the star of the lunch was the Roasted Turkey with Apple and Bacon Pudding. The stuffing was good and the turkey meat was just divine. You can never go wrong with a roasted turkey. The sauce added flavor to the perfectly cooked turkey meat.

Roasted Turkey with Apple and Bacon Pudding

The Toasted Cashew and Spicy Pickled Shrimp (appetizer) was also one of my favorites. The sweet and nutty toasted cashew complements well with the slightly spicy pickled shrimps.

Toasted Cashew and Spicy Pickled Shrimp

Other dishes served were Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad, Oven Baked Shellfish with Lemon, Garlic and Butter Dressing, Grandma's Meat Loaf Muffin and American Pie and Pumpkin Squares for desserts.

Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad

Oven Baked Shellfish with Lemon, Garlic and Butter Dressing

Grandma's Meat Loaf Muffin

Pumpkin Squares

American Pie

Come and visit Vikings Luxury Buffet at SM Lanang Premier and enjoy a variety of dishes at an affordable rate. Indeed, a good value for money!

Smokees at Munchtown Diner

Started as a cinema to-go counter at Promenade Greenhills Movie House, Munchtown Diner has grown into a full-service restaurant at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City. Celebrity Chef Robby Goco started the diner in Metro Manila and was brought to Davao in 2014 by business partners Carlo Lorenzana and Marga Nograles. (Read: Must-Try Restaurants in Davao City)

Smokees at Munchtown DIner

Munchtown is offering its diners with comfort food suited to every generation. Recently, they re-launch their Smokees with a smaller serving size. Smokees or Polish Dog are high quality kind of hotdog. They are exclusively made for Munchtown Diner by Chef Robby Goco. The bread / bun is made by Royal Bread Haus Davao so you'll be assured that they are freshly baked.