So who else has the Tala LSS but always ends up singing “Linamnam Ulam” instead? Jollibee delivers in bringing together two phenomenal hits with their new Jollibee Burger Steak Jingle sang by Sarah Geronimo.
Anne Curtis has certainly made the Linamnam Ulam jingle an earworm that nobody can shake off. And now she is back and she is joined by the Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo.
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Shopping season is here. It is time to shop for your noche buena food, gifts, holiday, OOTDs and more. And all Davao malls are ready to welcome you even beyond their usual operation hours. Here is your guide to the Davao Mall Hours for the 2019 Holiday Season.
Abreeza celebrates the season with their Paint the Town Red Sale. Mall hours will be extended from December 9 to 15. Enjoy discounts and promos at Abreeza until 10 pm during the sale.
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Follow Abreeza on Facebook for more information: fb.com/AbreezaMall.
Gaisano Mall of Davao will be open whole month long and will have extended hours.
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Follow Gaisano Mall of Davao on Facebook for more information: fb.com/gaisano.mall.davao.
And down south, Gaisano Mall of Toril will also have extended hours.
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Like the Gaisano Toril Page on Facebook for more updates: fb.com/gaisano.mall.toril.
Up north, NCCC Mall Buhangin will also have extended hours.
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Like the NCCC Mall Buhangin Page on Facebook for more updates: fb.com/NCCCMallBuhangin.
NCCC Mall VP (formerly Victoria Plaza) will host several bazaars and holiday events this month.
Check out the Davao Events Page for more bazaars and other Christmas events around the city.
Both SM Supermalls in Davao have the same extended mall hours until January 1.
SM Lanang Premier will have extended mall hours from December 1 until January 1, 2020.
Related Post: SM Lanang Premier Cinema Schedule
Like the SM Lanang Premier Page on Facebook for more updates: fb.com/smlanangpremier/.
Similarly, SM City Davao will have extended mall hours for an entire month from December 1 to January 1.
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Like the SM City Davao Page on Facebook for more updates: fb.com/SMCityDavao/.
To accommodate those who are doing their grocery shopping for the busy holiday season, SM Supermarket at SM City Davao will open even earlier than the malls.
This week, all roads lead to Azuela Cove because the Big Bad Wolf is back in Davao. It is a great week for family and friends to get together and shop together. And of course, to eat. Great thing there are several dining destinations at the cove. We have prepared our Azuela Food Recommendations to guide you.
Starting the day early? Have a cup of coffee and some bread at Nord’s Bread Hub.
We highly recommend the Lemon Brioche.
To be honest we love evertyhing here. So if you are up for a hearty breakfast, check out their sandwiches and their meals.
If you are dining with a large group, order the Nord’s Sampler. Among their savoury offerings, our favorites are the Crispy Samgyeupsal and the Chicken Pastel.
Love pizza? We do!
Whether it’s Pizza Friday (like today) or not… it’s always a good idea to have some. Order one or two and share it with friends. We highly recommend the Quattro Formaggio and the Pancetta and Arugula by Union Market.
Related Post: More Davao Pizza Places
There’s also a Yellow Cab Pizza at Azuela Cove. And a Classio Mobile Wood Fired Oven Outlet at the Azuela Food Bazaar. So if it’s pizza you want, there are several choices in the area.
In the afternoon, unwind and have a chika session over Ginger Tea and Filipino sweets.
Cafe Laguna has a must-try Filipino High Tea Set. It includes spread of espasol, adobo in puto bun, turon, and bibingka plus, salabat (ginger tea). All for only PhP430. This afternoon merienda is definitely one of our top Azuela Cove food recommendations.
They also offer other Filipino rice cakes and other specialties that will make your palate happy and your tummy full. And of course, various Filipino appetizers, main dishes, drinks, and more.
If you are craving for cake, indulge at Dulce Vida.
They serve a variety of cakes and pastries. Their Frozen Brazo de Mercedes are best-sellers. We also recommend their Quezo de Bola Cheesecake. Decadent and rich.
And if you want to try new and exciting dishes and drinks from Davao foodtrepreneurs, visit the Azuela Cove Food Bazaar.
We highly recommend our favorite chicken wings by Southwing. Lemon Pepper and Sweet and Spicy are their best-sellers. And they have a new offering, Salted Egg Wings. We love it. You will, too.
And they are sharing a booth with Teasay. Our Editor Ria (kusinamaria.com) loves the Hokkaido Milk Tea. It’s just PhP90 for 2 cups.
We also recommend pizzas by Classio and crispy fried food by Samantha’s Kitchen.
Other food spots in the area include Yellow Cab Pizza, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and Bless Oniikiri Japanese Restaurant.
So yes, there are so many food choices at Azuela. And whatever you are craving for, there is surely something that will satisfy you and your tummy.
Now is the best time to visit Azuela and try our recommendations. The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Davao 2019 is currently at the Azuela Tent and will close on December 2.
Do not miss this chance to grab books and more at discounted prices. And yes, have an excuse to do a food trip at Azuela Cove, as well.
To make your Azuela Cove food trip and BBW shopping experience hassle-free, we recommend going cashless.
We have tried paying with our PayMaya Visa Debit Card at Nord’s Bread Hub, Union Market, and at Cafe Laguna. And there were no extra charges at all.
And if you #ScantoPay at the Big Bad Wolf, you also get rewarded.
BBW cashiers accept QR payments through the PayMaya app. Shoppers can get cashback for a minimum spend of P1,000 when you Scan to Pay with PayMaya QR. Get up to 100% cashback every time you pay using PayMaya for your purchases. Plus, get another P250 cashback can be rewarded to your account if you spend an accumulated purchase amount of P5,000.
HAPPY EATING! Do not forget to share with us your Azuela Cove faves and recommendations.
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Hello, Davao shoppers! Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall is celebrating the holidays early. This weekend, bring the family to shop, play games, and enjoy for a good cause at the Gaisano Grand Kids Fair for a Cause.
You get to save a lot because “Everyday is a Savings Day” at Gaisano Grand. Plus, your kid and other kids get to benefit. So it’s a great weekend for all.
The sale event gets even more exciting from November 29 to December 1 with the Kids Fair for a Cause.
Enjoy Buy 1 Take 1 Promos and get big savings when you shop at Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall. You and yours kids also get the chance to win instant prizes by joining their games and raffle.
Of course there will also be freebies and samplings open to all.
There will also be a special Kids Dance Showdown with the Grand Prize amounting to PhP15,000 in cash and gift certificates. The Grand Winner will take home PhP7,500 in cash and PhP7,500 worth of Gift Certificates.
Meanwhile, 1st Runner-Up will get PhP5,000 in cash plus PhP5,000 worth of Gaisano Grand Gift Certificates. Finally, the 2nd Runner-up will get PhP2,500 in cash and PhP2,5000 worth of Gift Certificates.
Want to bring home an extra 1 kg of rice and other freebies?
The first 100 shoppers with a minimum purchase of P250 automatically get 1 kilo of Rice. Promo is available from 10 am to 11 am. That’s huge savings for you and your family.
The first 100 Smart Shoppers Card holders with a minimum purchase of 250 pesos of any participating promos will get 1 dozen eggs free. Promo is limited to one time redemption per day per card holder only.
Smart Shoppers Card Holders can also get 25 kilos of rice for a minimum purchase of P20,000.00 of any participating products. Promo is limited for first 10 customers per day for the event period only.
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Taiwan Excellence is coming back to Davao. This time, they will showcase world class brands at the much-awaited Taiwan Expo. This is the first of its kind in Davao and in Mindanao. Taiwan Expo 2019 will feature the best products made by noted Taiwan brands. It will be held at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier from November 8 to 9.
Taiwan Excellence visited Davao earlier this year to host the Davao International Marathon. During the event, they held a mini-expo of their top TE brands and products. And they teased the Taiwan Expo, as well.
And here it is. Taiwan Excellence (TE) comes back to showcase the best of Taiwan brands and products. TE reviews and recognises outstanding Taiwanese products. They award products by Taiwan brand that exhibit “Innovative Value.”
TE judges products for outstanding performance in four major aspects. First, products are judged on Research and Development. Another criteria is Design. TE also judges the products Quality. And finally, Marketing.
During the Davao International Marathon, Taiwan Excellence brought and showcased Taiwan products.
This time around, more Taiwanese brands and products will be on display at the Taiwan Expo 2019. Traders and distributors will get to talk to brand representatives. Consumers are also welcome to see, try, and experience the best brands and products from Taiwan.
Featured TE brands include popular computer hardware brands Asus and Acer. Tech brands Dyaco, Kymco, Tokuyo Biotech, Cal-Caompl, Zyxel, and Transcend will also be present.
Skincare brand Annie’s Way Jelly Masks will also be at the expo.
These and more
During the event, there will also be several talks and seminars for entrepreneurs and professionals.
Side events include a seminar on Technical Solutions from Taiwan, a Bubble Tea Business Mix, and a Taiwan Healthcare Seminar.
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My Davao City is an official digital media partner of Taiwan Expo 2019. So expect more updates and coverage on this site soon.
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It’s NACHOS DAY! To celebrate this day, we have prepared for you a list of the Best Nachos to try in Davao.
There is no popular authentic Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant here in Davao. (If there is any you know of, let us know. Leave a comment down below.) But we do have a handful of restaurants and bars that offer nacho dishes. Given that most of these restaurants do not really make their own nacho chips. So we are recommending the best nacho dishes based on the quality of chips they use. We also love these dishes because of the toppings, dips, and sauces they are served with. The ratio of chips to everything else also matters. And yes, consistency of quality. And presentation.
We love Batu Cafe‘s Nachos. The chips are served without any toppings but with three sauces on the side.
It’s like you can make your own perfect nacho. Our Editor Ria of KusinaMaria.com loves putting a bit of Chili con Carne and some Cheese Sauce on her nacho. Sometimes a chip with just the Tomato Onion Salsa is a great way to cut through the richness of the Cheese Sauce. There is a sauce for everyone.
You can also have the option to order more chips or more sauce.
These chips are our favorite to snack on while hanging out. Be it during the daytime or while drinking at night. Batu Cafe is open from 10 am to 1 pm so you can have these from morning to midnight.
Planning a meeting or want to work outside of your home? Go to Cafe Demitasse and order their Cheesy Nachos.
We love ordering this during meetings, hangouts, and basically just about any time we are at Cafe Demitasse.
Nachos. Beef. Cabbage and onions. Fresh tomatoes. Cheese sauce. Shredded Cheese. This is the perfect nachos platter to share. Or not? Eat it alone. We won’t judge you.
And you can ask them to remove the onions (as suggested by Ria, who is not a fan of raw onions) or any component you like. Or you can just have it one the side. We suggest asking for the cheese sauce served separately to avoid sogging. But hey, if you are going to eat this fast, no need to do that.
This goes great with Cafe Demitasse’s Iced Tea or beer. Yes, they serve beer.
And here’s something we love but unfortunately can’t share yet.
Lachi‘s does not serve this to the public so we apologize. And the star of this dish is Tomato Salsa. Tasty and tangy with a great balance of sour, salty, and sweet this Tomato Salsa is a must-try.
They served this to us during our events and special occasions. And we have been asking to have this on their menu. Or maybe Lachi‘s could be convinced to sell the salsa in bottles. Who knows, they might after we post about it. Repeatedly. Persistence pays off. We hope.
So there you go, our top suggestions for the Best Nachos in the city. Here is where you can find them.
All three and more of Davao’s food and dining spots are on our Davao Dining Directory.
Do you agree with our list? Or maybe you have a few suggestions of your own? Let us know. Leave a comment below.
Happy Nachos Day! Share a plate with your friends today. Or enjoy a platter all on your own. You deserve it.
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