If you ask any Dabawenyo what our must-try dishes are, you’ll probably hear a recommendation of various grilled and barbeque dishes. Whether you like seafood, pork, chicken, or red meat, Davao surely has a place where you can enjoy it grilled.

Dabaw Sinugba Festival

To celebrate Davao’s special grilled and barbeque dishes, Mocha Productions and Tienda del Mercado will host the 1st Dabaw Sinugba Festival in time for the 76th Araw ng Dabaw. It will be held from March 14 to 17, 2013 at the Tienda del Mercado.
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Ranchero

The 2012 edition of the famed Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT) had its opening salvo at the Ranchero. The Filipino-inspired restaurant served up a delectable assortment of Filipino merienda dishes.

The merienda opened with fresh and fried lumpia and pancit canton. There were also servings of the classic Filipino merienda dish dinuguan with, of course, puto (rice cake).

Ranchero’s Kakanin Trio

When going south of Davao City, the first stop to any trip is Digos City. It’s about 2 hours away from downtown Davao City. Whether you’re staying in Digos City or just passing through, you must drop by Fiesta Sorpresa.

Binagoongang Bagnet by Fiesta Sorpresa

The New Cafe Marco

Cafe Marco re-launched on July 8 with a bang as it hosted a grand feast for their loyal clients, members of the media, and other VIPs. With inspired words from company representatives, the appetites of the invited guests were whetted with promises of better, more delicious, and more exciting dishes from the chefs of Cafe Marco.

And when the buffet tables finally opened, the guests were not disappointed. There were rows and rows of dishes that would put any foodie into a state of indescribable happiness.
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The Majestic Philippine Eagle

There are so many things to do, so many food to eat, and so many sights to see when you’re in Davao City. My Davao City is the perfect place to experience all the best tourist activities, the mountainside and the beach are both just a few minutes away from the urban center, the food is fresh and affordable, and the people are friendly and helpful.
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Lachis Sans Rival Atbp

The Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2011 (DFAT) wouldn’t be DFAT if we didn’t stopover Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp, the birthplace of all Davao Food Trips.

Lachi’s is one of the most popular restaurants and pastry shops in Davao City. Established several decades ago, Lachi’s popularity rose when they opened up a little shop. From this little shop, Lachi’s homecooked meals and pastries have become a buzz word. The little shop has expanded into something a bit bigger and their pastries are now staples at many cafes and restaurants.
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