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Valentines Date in Davao 2024

Valentine’s Date in Davao

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Happy Valentine’s Day! If you do not have your Valentines Date in Davao planned yet, we have prepared a list for you. This year, we are recommending spots that are a little bit out of the way and underrated. These are the perfect venues to spend quiet time with your partner or to have a nice bonding time with your family and friends.

Valentine’s Date in Davao Recommendations

Here are our 2024 recommendations for your Valentine’s Day Date:

  • Club’s Bakery in Matina Crossing
  • Wood and Coffee in Magtuod
  • Pilgrim Restaurant in Barangay Baganihan
  • Benjarong at D2 Dusit Thani in Lanang

Afternoon Coffee: Club’s Bakery

Our choice for a nice low-key afternoon coffee date is Club’s Bakery.

Valentines Date at Clubs Bakery Davao
Lemon Cruffin and Iced Spanish Latte

Club’s Bakery has a great selection of classic French pastries and some interesting novel items. And their coffee is superb.

We recommend their Pain Au Chocolat, the Fresh Blueberry Danish, and the Lemon Cruffin. Partner it with their Iced Spanish Latte. The yummy pastries and coffee make for a good, simple, and low-key but memorable afternoon coffee date.

If you want to extend your date a bit, they also serve savory dishes.

Read more: Club’s Bakery Davao

Art and Nature: Wood and Coffee

Enjoy both art and nature in just one date. Plus, good matcha. Wood and Coffee in Barangay Magtuod is less than an hour’s drive away from downtown.

Wood and Coffee Croffle and Matcha Green Tea Latte for your Valentines Date in Davao
Croffle and Matcha

Our contributor Andrew recommends their Sardines Pasta, Puttanesca Pasta, Concrete Matcha, Mugwort Latte, and Croffles. Enjoy these with your partner or with your friends while enjoying fresh air and gorgeous green scenery.

Located in the same homey building is the Gil Bumanlag Art Gallery that features avant-garde pieces. Enjoy a quiet Valentine’s Date away from the noise of downtown Davao.

Our Editor Ria picks this as her top option for a solo date with herself.

Wood and Coffee is also on Best Matcha in Davao list. Check it out if you and your partner are matcha lovers.

Read More: Wood and Coffee Davao

Away from the City: Pilgrim Restaurant

And even further away from the city is Pilgrim Restaurant.

Pilgrim Restaurant SCALLOPS, Valentines Date in Davao recommendation
Scallops
Pilgrim Restaurant TRUFFLED MUSHROOM GNOCCHI
Truffled Mushroom Gnocchi
Coq Au Vin by Pilgrim for your Valentines Date in Davao
Coq Au Vin by Pilgrim
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Braised Beef Short Ribs

This quaint restaurant is located at Barangay Baganihan, 80 kilometers away from downtown. But it is worth the trip. Cozy ambiance. Superb food. Our contributor Andrew recommends their Scallops, the Truffled Mushroom Gnocchi, and the Coq Au Vin.

People usually have a meal here en route to Bukidnon or if they are staying overnight in the area. But if you and your partner love long drives, this is worth the trip. Make sure to prepare a nice driving playlist and drive safe.

Read more: Pilgrim Restaurant Davao

Thai Cuisine: Benjarong at Dusit D2

And up north, we recommend Benjarong at Dusit D2.

Lab Kai by Benjarong Davao B
Lab Kai
Gung Sa Moon Prai
Gung Sa Moon Prai
Tom Yum Gung
Tom Yum Gung
Town in Heaven by Benjarong Davao
Town in Heaven Signature Cocktail

If you are looking for a quiet place for your date, we recommend Dusit D2’s Thai restaurant, Benjarong. It’s pricey but we love it. Benjarong offers refined dishes but still with authentic taste. Ria recommends the Lab Kai and the Gung Sa Moon Prai. And their cocktails.

Plus, the entire restaurant is just exquisitely gorgeous with romantic low warm lighting.

Read more: Benjarong Davao

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Tikoy Davao

Where to Buy Tikoy in Davao

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Gong Xi Fa Cai! Are you ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year? Do not forget to buy tikoy for your family and friends. Here are three recommendations for where to buy Tikoy in Davao.

Where to Buy Tikoy in Davao?

Our top three Tikoy stores are:

  • Star Bakehouse
  • Sy Bee Tin
  • Eatworks Tikoy

Star Bakehouse

Our Editor Ria loves tikoy by Davao Star Bakehouse and Hopia Factory, Inc. Their tikoy, mooncakes, hopia, and other treats are perfect for Lunar New Year and all year round.

Star Bakehouse is most popular for their various tikoy products. They have Ready to Eat Tikoy and Round Tikoy which you can fry and serve.

Davao Star Bakehouse Tikoy in Tub
Davao Star Bakehouse Tikoy in Tub, PhP170
Davao Star Bakehouse Flat Tikoy
Davao Star Bakehouse Flat Tikoy, PhP35 each
Tikoy Round 500g, PhP160 1 kg, PhP230
Tikoy Round 500g, PhP160 1 kg, PhP230

They also have mooncakes available in 4 variants: Pork, Ube, Mongo, and Red Mongo. Available in Singles and Boxes of 4 pieces. And also perfect for the Lunar New Year are their various Dice and Hopia treats. They are our personal favorites and we highly recommend them.

Davao Star Bakehouse is open Mondays to Saturdays, from 9 am to 5 pm. For delivery services, Davao Star recommends Cravings Delivery with rates as low as PhP39.

For pick ups, you may get your order at their Aurora Quezon shop. It is located near Fatima Church. The storefront is a Green Store right in front of White  Angel Laundry Shop.

Call them at +6382-2863767 or at +6382-2275302 to order. Their Facebook Page is at this link.

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Best Matcha in Davao City

Best Matcha in Davao City

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Are you a matcha lover in search of the best cup? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s our list of the Best Matcha in Davao City:

Best Matcha in Davao: &Matcha

Our choice for the best matcha in Davao is &Matcha.

Best Matcha in Davao: &matcha Davao
&Matcha Davao by Andrew dela Serna
Best Matcha in Davao: &matcha Davao
Best Matcha in Davao: &matcha Davao

They use authentic ingredients, crafting rich and diverse matcha blends that cater to every taste. Keep an eye out for their seasonal offerings which include specialty matcha blends.

Their beautiful, minimalist interiors add to the experience.

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Holidays with Eden Cheese

Holidays with Eden Cheese

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Happy New Year! How was your Christmas and New Year celebrations? We hope you had a fun and delicious holiday season. This 2024, we invite you to spend your holidays with Eden Cheese.

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Make Memories with Eden Cheese

Turn holidays (and everyday) into special memories by serving creamy, cheesy, and delicious dishes that we usually associate with Christmas. Make your spaghetti better with our favorite cheese. It is the go-to cheese for many Filipino moms which gives their homemade spaghetti feel like home.

Cheese can make your spaghetti and other dishes better. Dishes can make more holidays — Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter Sunday, birthdays, and more — become more special and memorable.

Our favorite dishes to add Eden Cheese are Beef Caldereta (Ria’s favorite), Cheesy Baked Potatoes, Cheesy Pancakes, and Omelette. What are yours?

Want to learn more? Visit twistandmake.com/eden.

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Note: This article is based from PR materials sent to our Team. If you or your brand has presence and engagement in Davao, feel free to send us your press release and media advisories via email. Our email address is mydavaocity@gmail.com.

CT Drive Food Trip

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Overwhelmed by the many new food spots in Davao? Let us take you on a CT Drive Food Trip featuring some of our favorite spots and dishes.

About CT Drive

Carlos Villa-Abrille Drive (also CVA Drive, formerly Tulip Drive) used to be a quiet space with a few residences and a handful of establishments. With the opening of The Compound, CT Drive, and several other commercial spaces, CVA Drive is now bustling with activity and a must-visit place for foodies.

Located along the CVA Drive is CT Drive, a food, drinks, and lifestyle destination.

CT Drive Food and Lifestyle Hub
Photo from the CT Drive FB Page.

It is home to food and non-food establishments. You can get an enjoyable day of pampering and self-care with visit to CT Drive.

Here are our favorite food spots to satisfying your cravings.

Made Simple

Perhaps the most popular at CT Drive is Made Simple.

Enoki by Made Simple at CT Drive
Enoki
Burnt Tomatoes by Made Simple at CT Drive
Burnt Tomatoes
Gambas by Made Simple
Gambas
Pulpo by Made Simple
Pulpo
Whiskey Sour by Made Simple at CT Drive
Whiskey Sour
Ice Cream

MADE SIMPLE Davao offers a vegetable-forward dining experience. They serve Small Plates and Dishes for Sharing, mostly vegan dishes. Seafood and chicken options are available. Made Simple is best experienced with an open appreciation for their vegetable-forward dishes.

First, start your meal with an appetizer. We love their Enoki. The mushroom is crisp and tasty. And the dipping sauce perfectly complements the mushroom.

Then, enjoy a salad. The Figs and Mushroom Salad is delicious and filling. Just the right balance of flavors and textures.

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Dinner at Made Simple was interesting. Quite memorable. Our favorites are the ENOKI, BURNT TOMATOES, and the MUSHROOM SCALLOPS. We also love the WHISKEY SOUR and the BASIL MARGARITA. Plus, the COMPLIMENTARY BREAD is superb. It’s pricey, yes. But worth the price if you want to splurge but are health-conscious. ????? #MadeSimpleDavao #DavaoFood #MyDavaoCity #enoki #salad #vegetarian #mushroom #whiskeysour #tomatoes #oliveoilcake #margarita #gambas

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You can opt for the Pulpo or Gambas for your entree. But we prefer feasting on their Burnt Tomatoes with chevre. Or enjoy the mind-bending Mushroom Scallops served with Pesto Butter.

They also serve wine and cocktails. We love the Whiskey Sour and the Basil Margarita.

For more information, visit the Made Simple Davao Directory Page.

Related: Davao Vegan & Vegetarian Food

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ResToeRun 11.11 Sale

ResToeRun, Delsey, and BratPack 11.11 Sale

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It’s almost 11.11! It’s the Philippines biggest sale day. Our favorite brands and stores are having their biggest sale promotions. Online and even in store. Check out the BratPack, The Travel Club and ResToeRun 11.11 Sale details.

ResToeRun 11.11 Sale

Grab new kicks at the ResToeRun 11.11 Sale. Popular shoe store ResToeRun sells various popular shoe and footwear brands, most of which are for people with an active lifestyle.

Tretorn, Dr Martens, Aetrex, and FitFlop are some of the brands available at ResToeRun.

This 11.11, selected brands and products will be on sale. If you buy 1 pair, you get 11% off. And if you buy 2 or more pairs, you get to enjoy 22% off!

Visit the ResToeRun Store at Abreeza Ayala Mall to shop and enjoy discounts.

Or buy online via the Lazada Flagship Stores of the brands to enjoy their 11.11 discounts:

  • Fitflop Flagship Store at this LINK
  • Tretorn Flagship Store at this LINK

Delsey Sale at The Travel Club

Also on sale are selected Delsey luggages and travel accessories. Buy Delsey at The Travel Club and enjoy 11% off if you buy one item. And like the ResToeRun 11.11 Sale, buying 2 or more items will entitle you to a 22% discount.

Delsey 11.11 Promo at The Travel Club
Delsey 11.11 Promo at The Travel Club

The Travel Club is also located at Abreeza.

You can also avail of Delsey’s 11.11 discounts via their Lazada Flagship Store at this link.

Herschel, Jansport, and The NorthFace Sale at BratPack

And yes, our favorite backpack brands are also on sale this 11.11. Herschel, Jansport, and The NorthFace will be on sale at BratPack.

  • Jansport Sale at BratPack
    Jansport
  • North Face 11.11 Sale at BratPack
    North Face
  • Herschel 11.11 Sale at The BratPack
    Herschel

All three brands and other selected products at BratPack will have the same promo. Buy 1 to get an 11% discount. Buy 2 or more to enjoy a 22% discount.

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