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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.

TGIF Celebrates 2 Years in Davao City

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TGIF

TGIF

TGI Fridays Davao has been serving great food and hosting great moments for 2 years. And they are celebrating in a big way.

The tradition began in Manhattan in 1965 when Alan Stillman opened T.G.I. Friday’s. It was a ploy “to meet Pan Am stewardesses.” We all know it’s just more than that.

TGIF has became a place for family and friends to gather to have good food, drink up some exciting cocktails, and exchange chit chat. At lunchtime and afternoons, families go to TGIF together to celebrate birthdays, graduations, and other milestones. When the sun goes down, bartenders mix up the best concoctions for couples out on a date or groups of friends out to have a good time.

They have numerous branches all over the world, with 14 branches in the Philippines. One branch is here in Davao City at Abreeza Ayala Mall.
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Summer Salt 2013 at the Abreeza Roof Garden

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What can be better than barbeque, booze, and a beach party right in the middle of the urban jungle?

Summer Salt 2013 at Abreeza

Summer Salt 2013 at Abreeza

Abreeza Ayala Mall in cooperation with Ranchero, Antonio’s Bar & Grill, Grab a Crab, Dong Juan, and Food Choices is taking the summer vibe closer via Summer Salt 2013.
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The Apo View Hotel at 65

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Apo View Hotel at 65

Apo View Hotel at 65

The Apo View Hotel is the first hotel in Davao City. And now, after 65 years since it opened its doors, the Apo View Hotel is growing bigger and better.

It is now run by Chris Pamintuan, a 3rd generation member of the Pamintuan clan. The Apo View Hotel has always been a family enterprise. But this family is an extended one as Apo View Hotel and its management considers its loyal employees and clients as part of their family, as well.
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1st Dabaw Sinugba Festival at Tienda del Mercado

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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

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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The Vanishing Island

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Vanishing Island at the Island Garden City of Samal

Vanishing Island at the Island Garden City of Samal

One luxury we have here in Davao is our proximity to the ocean and the beach. The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is around 10 minutes to 1 hour away depending on which part of the island you’re going to and from which wharf you’re coming from. One islet that belongs to IGACOS is the Vanishing Island.

Remember when former Binibining Pilipinas Universe Charlene Gonzales was asked how many island there are in the Philippine archipelago? And she answered with “Low tide or high tide?” I’m not too sure if she was talking about the IGACOS Vanishing Island but it is one of those islands that vanish during high tide. When we went there for the Davao Food Appreciation Tour, it was before lunch time and the tide was still low. Lookie…

Vanishing Island during Low Tide

Vanishing Island during Low Tide
Image by Renz Bulseco of The Traveling Nomad.


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DFAT 2012: Snacks at Ranchero

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Ranchero

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

Ranchero’s Kakanin Trio


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