Avoid the hassle and stress of traveling to and from your date venue this Valentine’s season. Avail of the Dusitd2 Valentine’s Promo and have a restful holiday.
Do not miss the chance to rest and relax. Unwind. Swim. Dine. And enjoy a night at one of Davao’s most luxurious hotels.
Enjoy a DusitD2 Valentines Getaway
Book a premium rooms and enjoy a Dusitd2 Valentine’s to remember.
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast for two and a bottle of win. Plus, you get a special Valentine’s gift and discounts. Enjoy these and more when you book and stay from February 1 to February 29. Their room rates start at PhP6,000++ for De Luxe Rooms.
Dusitd2 has various amenities and F&B outlets that are sure to make your romantice getaway even better.
They have a gym if you want to still be on track for your fitness goals. And of course, do not miss out on their picturesque pool. Swim or wade, whatever you prefer. If you are bringing along your kids for the getaway, they will enjoy an afternoon in the pool.
Dine and Drink
If you do not enjoy spending time at the gym or at the pool, spend the afternoon at the Siam Lounge at the Lobby.
Do not have a partner? Why not enjoy the getaway with your girl friends.
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.
Breakfast at Nord’s Bread Hub
Starting the day early? Have a cup of coffee and some bread at Nord’s Bread Hub.
Lemon Brioche
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.
Grilled Monte Cristo Golbi Gogi Crispy Samgyeupsal
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.
Pizza and More at Union Market
Love pizza? We do!
Pancetta and Arugula, Margherita, Aglio y Gamberini, and Pork Belly and Egg Pizzas by Union Market
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.
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.
Filipino Merienda at Cafe Laguna
In the afternoon, unwind and have a chika session over Ginger Tea and Filipino sweets.
EspasolFilipino Tea SetSalabatTuronBibingkaPuto with Adobo Flakes
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.
Desserts by Dulce Vida
If you are craving for cake, indulge at Dulce Vida.
Ube Frozen BrazoQuezo de Bola Cheesecake
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.
Azuela Cove Food Bazaar
And if you want to try new and exciting dishes and drinks from Davao foodtrepreneurs, visit the Azuela Cove Food Bazaar.
Azuela 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.
More Azuela Food Spots
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.
Big Bad Wolf Davao 2019Enderun TentAzuela Cove, Lanang
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.
Go Cashless at Azuela Cove
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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BOO! It’s October. And it’s time for Halloween! Events for kids and adults are happening around the city starting this weekend up until October 31. Here are all the Davao Halloween Events 2019 happening.
Davao Halloween Weekend
The weekend is here and so are Halloween Events. RBG at Park Inn Davao kicks off the celebration with their Halloween Monster Bash.
On Sunday, October 27, more Halloween Events are happening around the city.
In the morning, Waterfront Insular Hotel will host brunch at 10 am at the Grand Agila Ballroom. The Halloween fun continues with trick or treat and other games and activities for the kids until the afternoon.
Gaisano Grand Citygate’s Spookyriffic Halloween activities will begin in the morning and will run the entire day.
Meanwhile, NCCC Mall Buhangin’s faBOOLous Halloween will start at 3 pm.
Ngilngig Asian Film Festival
Halloween in Davao is never complete without our own homegrown film festival: the Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival. It opened on October 25 and will run until October 29.
From what used to be a horror-genre festival, Ngilngig Festival has expanded its scope to become the first fantastic film festival of its kind in Southeast Asia, extending the reach to other neighboring countries’ “ngilngig” and fantastic films that are significant with our own ways of telling stories to promote and preserve our myths, traditions, history and culture into cinematic form.
Festival films and other featured films will be screened at the Cinematheque Davao.
Ngilngig Film Festival 2019
The festival will highlight short films in competition by Filipino and Asian filmmakers. It also features Full-Length Asian Films. Ngilngig will also screen films by Filipino Filmmakers. Bamboo Dogs by Khavn and Markado (The Moon Devourer) by Joe Bacus will be screened on Sunday, October 27. MedusAe (New Cut) by Pam Miras will have a Special Screening on Monday, October 28.
The Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival will also screen two Pinoy Classics: Magic Temple on Sunday, October 27 and Pantayin sa Sindak si Barbara on Monday, October 28.
Finally, A Short History of a Few Bad Things by Keith Deligero will close the festival on Tuesday, October 29. Closing Day will also feature a Ngilngig Showcase and an Experimental Shorts Exhibition.
Mall Events
Davao Halloween festivities will continue in malls around the city on October 30 and 31.
SM Davao Monstacular
SM Lanang Premier Spooktacular
Abreeza Shriektober
Take your pick. SM City Davao‘s Monstacular Halloween, SM Lanang Premier‘s Spooktacular Halloween, and Abreeza‘s Skriektober featuring The Lost Arcade are all happening on October 30 and 31.
Hello, Davao Moms! Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall is celebrating you and your little one. From August 2 to 4, 2019 have fun and bring home prizes at the Gaisano Grand Mom and Baby Convention.
Gaisano Grand Buhangin Mom and Baby Convention
Prizes, freebies, and special promos await you and your tot.
Event Highlights
Enjoy Buy 1 Take 1 Promos and get big savings when you shop your favorites at the Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall. Plus, a chance to win instant prizes. Join games and the raffle for countless chances to take home prizes. Plus, freebies and sampligs for all.
On August 2, be at the Citygate Atrium at 2 pm for a special Meet and Greet with Ms Maureen Wroblewitz.
Mom and Baby Convention Freebies
Want to get an extra 1 kg of rice? Bring a Mom and Baby Convention Flyer and enjoy a buy 1 take 1 deal on Mega Value Rice. This is available for the first 100 shoppers per day from August 2 until 4 only. So be early.
You can also get the chance to win a dozen eggs. The First 100 Smart Shopper Card Holders to buy at least P250 of participating products get a free dozen. 1 dozen per card holder per day only.
Celebrating a special occasion soon or planning one in the next few years? Plan wisely. Get to know the biggest and best wedding and event suppliers in Davao. Bring along your team to the 9th Kasalan at Kotilyon happening this weekend at Abreeza Ayala Mall. Kasal.com is hosting a Davao Wedding Expo from July 27 to 28, 2019.
This Davao Wedding Expo centers around the theme “Passport to Love” and it promises to be the biggest in Davao. Over 50 Davao event suppliers are set to showcase their products and services. Instagrammable booths with gorgeous and quirky inspirations for the event of your dreams will be at the event. Plus, discounts and the best packages for bethrothed couples and soon to be debutantes. All in just one place.
Kasalan at Kotilyon 2019 will open to the public on 11 am on Saturday, July 27.
Happy Father’s Day! Spend the weekend with your Dad and the family at Park Inn by Radisson Davao. RBG Park Inn Davao has prepared a sumptuous feast for the entire family to enjoy.
Father’s Day Specials at RBG Park Inn Davao
Father’s Day Platters
Order one of three cowboy-themed meals by RBG. For dads who love red meat, order the All Meat Platter.
All Meat Platter
Chicken
The All Meat Platter by RBG contains a generous helping of grilled beef, roast pork belly, and juicy chicken barbeque. Definitely a treat for carnivores. Order this for only PhP1,799.
If your dad loves seafood, get him a Seafood Platter to enjoy.
Squid and Veggies
Tuna Belly
Shrimps and Squid
Seafood Platter
This awesome platter has grilled squid stuffed stuffed with spices and aromatics, shrimps, and a slab of tuna belly. A healthier but savory platter best consumed with lots of rice. This is priced at only PhP1,999.
But why choose when you can have the best of both worlds?
Grilled Beef
Squid & Beef
Squid, Tuna, & Beef
Surf n’ Turf
Surf n’ Turf
Enjoy both meat and seafood in one satisfying meal. The Surf n’ Turf Platter has squid and tuna belly alongside beef and chicken. Yum! This is sure to satisfy all members of the family. Especially your dad. Great deal for only PhP2,199!
