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Durian Festival 2017

“King of Fruits,” this is what people often call durian. Whether you like it or not, you must admit durian looks regal. And yes, its smell lords over all other fruits. And for those who love it, its taste is simply like no other. Luckily, it is one of the fruits that is bountiful here in Davao and it is one of the fruits that is celebrated during the Kadayawan Festival. And SM Lanang Premier celebrates this king of fruits through the Durian Festival 2017.

SM Lanang Premier’s Kadayawan Durian Festival 2016

Durian Festival 2017 Launch

The Kadayawan Durian Festival 2017 launched on August 11 at the SM Lanang Premier Northwing Event Grounds. SM gathered partners in the agriculture industry to celebrate another bountiful harvest of fruits, flowers, vegetables, and crops. And most of all, Davao’s durian.

SM Lanang Premier Mall Manager Therese Lapeña-Manalo shares, “As with every Kadayawan season, SM Lanang Premier is a key venue to celebrate the city’s festivity of bounty and blessing.”

Councilor Marissa Abella, Bureau of Plant Industry Center Chief Dr. Lorna Herradura, Department of Science and Technology Assistant Regional Director Elisa Mae Solidum, SM Supermalls Group Brand Manager Aron Dalaza, and SM Lanang Premier Mall Manager Mary Therese Lapena-Manalo at the opening of SM Lanang Premier’s Kadayawan Durian Festival 2017.

If you missed last year’s Durian Festival, don’t miss it this year. The Kadayawan Durian Festival 2017 offers a wide selection of durian varieties, flavors, and even colors.
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RBG Xtreme Meal at Park Inn Davao

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Gather the troops. Take a sit and indulge in a delightful feast of enormous portions at the Park Inn by Radisson Davao. Partake in the massive RBG Xtreme Meal. Xtreme has never tasted this good.

Giant Burger, Four Seasons Pizza, Trifle, and Iced Tea of the RBG Xtreme Meal by Park Inn Davao

Giant Burger, Four Seasons Pizza, Monster Trifle, and Iced Tea of the RBG Xtreme Meal by Park Inn Davao

The RBG Xtreme Meal includes a super-sized Four Seasons Pizza, a gigantic One Kilogram Burger, and a Four Layer Monster Trifle. Plus a pitcher of Iced Tea. The components of this mouth-watering set are not available ala carte. Each dish is prepared only for this unbelievably giant set meal.

RBG Xtreme Meal Dishes

Start your mammoth foodie experience with a Four Seasons Pizza.

Four Seasons Pizza – Bacon and Cheese, Pepperoni, Supreme, and 4 Cheese – RBG Xtreme Meal by Park Inn Davao

The pizza is composed of four popular flavors: Bacon and Cheese, Pepperoni, Supreme, and Four Cheese. There’s a flavor for your every pizza craving.

Follow it up or eat it together with a One Kilogram Burger.

1 Kilogram Burger of the RBG Xtreme Meal by Park Inn Davao

A kilogram burger is a carnivore’s dream come true. Enjoy it with your friends. Because food tastes better when shared.
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Lord of the Ribs Davao | My Davao City

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Another delicious import from the Queen City of the South, Cebu City has landed in Davao to satisfy the taste bud cravings of all Davaoñeos. Lord of the Ribs Davao is now open to tease our tongues and fill our tummies.

Lord of the Ribs Davao (LotR) is located between two other restaurants that you can easily spot along Loyola Street in Obrero. The interior looks simple, but the interiors are definitely comfy with a homey ambiance. The entire place can accommodate up to 30 diners.

Lord of the Ribs Davao

Lord of the Ribs Davao has a mouth-watering selection of dishes in huge servings. The restaurant gives you great value for your money with every dish that you order.

Rack of Ribs by LotR

Lord of the Ribs’s hero dish is the lip-smacking Rack of Ribs. Obviously.

Rack of Ribs with Curry Rice and White Sauce (P270) by Lord of the Ribs Davao

Rack of Ribs by Lord of the Ribs

At only P270, it may sound pricey. One serving includes their 500 grams of their signature ribs with barbeque sauce, curry or java rice, and a side of white sauce. So you get a lot of yummy bites with your P270. One serving is good for one to two diners.
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Bagoong Club Davao

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Bagoong Club is finally in Davao! They have converted an old family house into a cozy chow place showcasing Bagoong and Filipino Cuisine.

Bagoong Club serves mouth-watering Filipino dishes. Most menu items are flavored with “bagoong” or shrimp paste. Obviously. Some dishes are traditional Filipino dishes. A few ones are unique regional dishes. But majority of the menu items are familiar Filipino dishes prepared and served with a unique twist. From appetizers to desserts, there is something interesting to try.

Every meal starts with a complimentary serving of singkamas (jicama) sticks and a sampling of their two bagoong varieties: spicy and sweet.

Bagoong Club Appetizers: Mangga’t Bagoong and Chicharon Bulaklak

Bagoong Club Appetizers

The complimentary singkamas and bagoong is not enough for any bagoong lover. It’s just the beginning. Order their Mangga’t Bagoong with your choice of their trademark bagoongs: Regular, Sweet, or Spicy. One serving costs only P120. And it is sure to satisfy your bagoong craving. Other appetizers to try are the Chicharon Bulaklak (Deep Fried Pork Intestines) and the Calamares.

Manggat Bagoong (Green Mangoes with Shrimp Paste) by Bagoong Club Davao

Manggat Bagoong by Bagoong Club

Chicharon Bulaklak (Deep Fried Pork Intestines) by Bagoong Club

Chicharon Bulaklak by Bagoong Club

You can opt to start your meal with the Crispy Salad or a Steamed Vegetable Platter if you want something more healthy and wholesome.

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Durian Festival 2016

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Kadayawan Durian Festival 2016 at SM Lanang Premier

Kadayawan Festival 2016 is here! And there’s no better way to celebrate the season that with Davao’s most popular fruit, the King of all… Durian. And there’s one place you have to visit to enjoy all the best durian in Davao, the Kadayawan Durian Festival 2016 at SM Lanang Premier.

Video by April Garcia of ItsAprilGarcia.com.

The Kadayawan Durian Festival 2016 opened last August 5, 2016 with leaders and VIPs from Davao City’s Agriculture Industry represented by Durian Industry Council of Davao City Chairman Candelario Miculob, SM Lanang Premier General Manager Therese Lapeña – Manalo, and Davao City Councilor Marissa Salvador – Abella.

Eat All You Can at the Durian Festival 2016
One enticing come on for durian enthusiasts is the Eat All You Can Durian Experience.

Eat-All-You-Can Durian at the Kadayawan Durian Festival 2016 at SM Lanang Premier

Here’s how you can enjoy all the durian you can eat for only P150:

Choose and register with your preferred exhibitor.
Pay P150.00.
You may only buy and eat from your chosen exhibitor.
No sharing. No leftovers.
Leftovers will be charged P50.00 per kilo depending on the actual weight of the last piece of durian procured from the vendor. This is on top of the P150.00 charge.

This promo is available daily, from 10 am until 4 pm only.
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Festive Food Holiday Market by the Davao Gourmet Collective

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It’s December. Time to feast guilt-free. If you are looking for something festive and unique to serve to your loved ones (and yourself), look no further. Taste the various dishes and desserts at the Festive Food Holiday Market by the Davao Gourmet Collective (DGC). This delicious event is happening this weekend, December 4 – 6, 2015 at The Atrium of SM Lanang Premier.

Check out these top picks from the purveyors of the Festive Food Holiday Market.

The Crazy Cook

Start your holiday feast with The Crazy Cook‘s Tinapa Tapenade.

The Crazy Cook Tinapa Tapenade at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

This tapenade can be served over bread, with pasta, or even with rice. It is the perfect blend of smokey and salty with a hint of sour. It will surely whet your appetite for more of the holiday’s lip-smacking dishes.

La Bodeguita

A Filipino celebration is not complete without paella. Try this one by La Bodeguita.

La Bodeguita Paella at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

A paellera from La Bodeguita is filled to the brim with tasty seafood atop savory rice. It will make for an awesome centerpiece for your holiday celebration.

Cafe El Gato

And here’s something you can pair with almost anything.

Chimichurri Sauce by Cafe El Gato at the Davao Gourmet Collective Festive Food Holiday Market

Cafe El Gato‘s Chimichurri Sauce is the perfect companion for your roast beef or as a dip for your chips and bread.
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