Author Archives: Ria Jose

About Ria Jose

Professional Blogger. Social Media Strategist. Davao Bloggers Society Founding President. Aspiring Vlogger. Brand Ambassador. With over 10 blogs developed, you could say Ria has tried it all. Well, at least online. After more than 10 years as resident blogger and editor-in-chief of MyDavaoCity.com, she remains passionate and committed to sharing her hometown to the world.

Cafe Andessa

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If it’s good home-cooked comfort food that you want, then you must definitely drop by Cafe Andessa. Their food is served amidst a country house ambiance which reminds me of Baguio, Tagaytay, or even nearby Marilog.

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Their Chicken Andessa (PhP 100) is chicken flavored perfectly and grilled right. Meanwhile, the Chicken Adobo’ng Bicol (PhP 75) is greasless chicken adobo. I think they cook the adobo with soy sauce vinegar, and spices. Then, they deep fry it which makes the chicken skin crunchy. It’s not oily though. I wonder how they did that? Their Laing (PhP75) has a slight spiciness to it. You can taste the coconut milk (gata) and the gabi more, rather than the chilli.

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Davao Food Appreciation Tour Updates

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Dates: March 14 – 16, 2008

Participating Restaurants: Lachis, Kasagingan, Arturo’s La Piscine, Taps, Sugar Munch, Polo Bistro of Marco Polo, Eden Nature Park, and Food Processors Association of Davao

Participating Bloggers: Ria, Andrew, Blogie, Gwing, Migs, Winston, Angel, Mikko, Tiara, Aileen, Jay, Avel, Ariel, Mark, Job, Kim, Jun, Dom, and Andie

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If you are interested in being part of this YUMTASTIC event, comment here or contact Ria at riajose@gmail.com. 🙂

Caffe Vivere

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After the first time I ate at Caffe Vivere, I immediately became a fan. The place has great ambiance and serves great food. Their prices are not high, but they never scrimp on the ingredients. In fact, I like the place so much that I joined their speed dating event. Last week, me and my blogger friends visited the place for our Davao Bloggers Food Trip. There were 6 of us, none went home disappointed.

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Our scrumptious lunch began with Buttered Garlic Bread served with Salsa Verde (basil pesto) and Sun-dried Tomatoes Pesto. The bread was very buttery, YUMMM! And the sauces were perfect. They were not too oily and didn’t have any overwhelming garlic taste.

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Araw ng Davao 2008 Activities

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March 1
5 – 7 pm – MUTYA NG DABAW – Press Presentation – Gaisano South Mall

1:30 PM – Munting Mutya ng Dabaw – Selection of 15 Finalists – Mezz of KFC, Gaisano Mall of Davao

March 3
1 pm – 8 pm – MUSIC FEST Screening – SM City Event Centre

March 4
8 – 5 pm – Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration: AGDAO – W. Aquino
7 pm – 9 pm – MUTYA NG DABAW – Selection of 5 Finalists – SM City Event Centre

March 5
8 – 5 pm – Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration: BAGUIO – Tambobong

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Davao Food Appreciation Tour

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As an offshoot of the very successful (despite naysayers) Davao Food Trip, The Usual Suspects is now preparing for the Davao Food Appreciation Tour, fondly called Davao FAT!

The Davao FAT will be a three day tour of Davao City that will center on food and eating. This will be held from March 14 – 16, 2008, in time for Araw ng Davao. Most meals during this event will be for free for all registered participants. It will surely be a yumtastic experience for bloggers from around the Philippines.

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Bangayans Invest in Samal Resort

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By 2009, Holiday Oceanview Resort & Spa will open its doors to the public. Holiday Oceanview Resort & Spa is a project of the Bangayan Group of Companies which counts among its businesses Holiday Taxi, Holiday Spa, Venue, Wheels n More, and the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in Davao.

Holiday Oceanview Resort & Spa is a PhP300 million project in Samal Island which includes a hotel, a condominium complex, a marina, and a subdivision. The project is sure to boost the tourism industry in the Island Garden City of Samal, and consequently, Davao City.

The Holiday Oceanview Resort & Spa has already started selling lots during this year’s Davao Travel Show held at the SM City of Davao.