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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.

Q Resto: UNLIMITED Greaseless Fried Chicken, Rice and Gravy!!!

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Yesterday morning, a cousin of mine excitedly sent me an SMS about a new restaurant she discovered. The name: Q Resto. The main attraction: unlimited greaseless fried chicken, rice, and gravy for only PhP95!!! My cousins and I definitely had to try it ASAP. And so we trooped over to Q Resto at the Damosa Gateway in Lanang, Davao City last night. And here’s what our tummies feasted on…

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Lachi’s

If you want to indulge your sweet tooth, Lachi’s is definitely the place to go to. It is Davao City’s own quaint little resto.

Grilled Porkchop by Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp Photo taken in 2008.

Grilled Porkchop by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. Photo taken in 2008.

You can start off your sumptuous Lachi’s experience by choosing one of their return-trip-worthy meals such as their Unforgettable Pork Ribs, Lechon Kawali or Stuffed Chicken. The Pork Ribs is a runaway winner with the meat being so tender that it almost melts in your mouth. On the other hand, the Lechon Kawali is so crispy that even those who veer away from pork fat, would be tempted to eat every piece of crunchy piece of fat which has just the right amount of saltiness.

Finally, their Stuffed Chicken is practically Cordon Bleu (only much cheaper) served with a tangy pineapple sauce. They also serve adobo, tocino and grilled pork chop, among others.

Pork Marinara by Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp. Photo taken in 2008.

Pork Marinara by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. Photo taken in 2008.

If you’re there just to take a snack, you may order their delicious Red Pesto or Pork Marinara Pasta concoctions. They also serve sandwiches with various fillings.

Desserts by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp.

Although their meals and snack offerings are note-worthy, the real stars of this place are their desserts. Their drool-inducing desserts are the reasons why people often agree to sit and eat in a cramped area. Their centerpiece offering is their Sans Rival which is indeed yummy. Aside from the regular sans rival, they also sell Mocha Sans Rival and, for the more adventurous palates, Durian Sans Rival.

Chocolate Pie by Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp. Photo taken in 2007.

Chocolate Pie by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. Photo taken in 2007.

They also have single portion size cheesecakes which forever changed the way I see cheesecakes. Their cheesecakes are not the usual ingredients mixed together and chilled. Lachi’s Cheesecakes are the real baked ones which are sooo rich, creamy and delicious. You may eat your heesecake plain or with your choice of blueberry or cherry topping. They also recently added Choco-Vanilla to their list of cheesecake temptations.

Choco-Vanilla CHeesecake by Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp. Photo aken in 2007.

Choco-Vanilla CHeesecake by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. Photo aken in 2007.

My personal reason for going there, however, are their chocolate desserts. Their Chocolate Truffle Hearts are to die for. Imagine an incredibly chocolatey moist cupcake with a rich chocolate filling. YUM! They also have delectable Chocolate Pie, Black Forest Pie, Roasted Walnut Torte, Symphony Torte, Midnight Dream Cake, and Mud Pie. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

Take time out and indulge sweet tooth at Lachi’s. And while you’re at it, complete the experience by enjoying their savory dishes first.

LACHI’s is located along Mabini Ave. / Ruby Street at Marfori Heights, Davao City. For inquiries and updates, follow their page at http://www.facebook.com/LachisDavao.

Bali Bali Beach Resort

Bali Bali Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal

Bali Bali Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal

Tranquility… Serenity… Privacy… These words are written on the brochure of Bali Bali Beach Resort. And that was what exactly what my relatives and I experienced when we spent a weekend there. Bali Bali Beach Resort is a quaint beach resort located in Samal Island a few minutes away from Davao City.

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Davao Cyber Expo 2007: Davao Cyber Games Championship Day 3

After months of eliminations… countless teams eliminated… endless hours played… only eight teams remained standing to fight against each other in battles that can only be described as legendary! On the third day, of the Davao Cyber Expo 2007, excitement was high as Davao gamers participated and watched the quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship matches that determined who is the best DoTA All-Stars Team in Davao City.

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Davao Cyber Expo 2007: Davao Cyber Games Championships Gallery

Here’s some snapshots (albeit not so clear) of the Davao Cyber Expo 2007 Cyber Games Championship Games held at the NCCC Ground Floor from July 4 – 6, 2007.

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