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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.

Prawns Thermidore by Polo Bistro of Marco Polo Davao

Polo Bistro

As part of the Davao Food Appreciation Tour, fourteen very lucky bloggers ate a five-course meal at the Polo Bistro Pool Lounge of the Marco Polo Hotel.

First off, we tried the very peppery (but not spicy) Pepper-Crusted Seared Tuna served with Cucumber and Kani Relish. It was very successful in making our tongues be prepared for more Continental Cuisine delights prepared by Sous Chef Alex Bomanlag.

Pepper-Crusted Seared Tuna served with Cucumber and Kani Relish by Polo Bistro of Marco Polo Davao

Pepper-Crusted Seared Tuna served with Cucumber and Kani Relish by Polo Bistro of Marco Polo Davao

After the appetizer, we were served the very rich, very flavorful, and very, very cheesy French Onion Soup with Parmesan, Mozarella, and Ementhal Cheeses. Being a cheese-lover, I was enamored with the French Onion Soup. The cheeses complemented the delicate soup very well. I do not eat onions but I savored every onion strip in that soup.

French Onion Soup by Polo Bistro of Marco Polo Davao

French Onion Soup by Polo Bistro of Marco Polo Davao

Then came the salad and main dish combo. The Fresh Greens and Fruits Salad with Cesar Dressing was served with the main dish in order to cleanse our palates for the delectable main dish we were going to eat. The serving of the main dish was preceded by a live cooking presentation of our food. (SEE VIDEO!)
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Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2008: LACHI’S

For the first day of the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2008, we were wholeheartedly and graciously hosted by twins Mike and Melvin Aviles to dinner at Lachi’s Sansrival Atbp. It was and is my favorite restaurant. It is also the favorite restaurant of Kuya Andrew, Gwing, and Winston. And now, it also Ate Aileen and Kuya Jay’s favorite. Here’s some of the reasons why…

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