Apo View Hotel at 65
The Apo View Hotel is the first hotel in Davao City. And now, after 65 years since it opened its doors, the Apo View Hotel is growing bigger and better.
It is now run by Chris Pamintuan, a 3rd generation member of the Pamintuan clan. The Apo View Hotel has always been a family enterprise. But this family is an extended one as Apo View Hotel and its management considers its loyal employees and clients as part of their family, as well.
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If you ask any Dabawenyo what our must-try dishes are, you’ll probably hear a recommendation of various grilled and barbeque dishes. Whether you like seafood, pork, chicken, or red meat, Davao surely has a place where you can enjoy it grilled.
Dabaw Sinugba Festival
To celebrate Davao’s special grilled and barbeque dishes, Mocha Productions and Tienda del Mercado will host the 1st Dabaw Sinugba Festival in time for the 76th Araw ng Dabaw. It will be held from March 14 to 17, 2013 at the Tienda del Mercado.
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Vanishing Island at the Island Garden City of Samal
One luxury we have here in Davao is our proximity to the ocean and the beach. The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is around 10 minutes to 1 hour away depending on which part of the island you’re going to and from which wharf you’re coming from. One islet that belongs to IGACOS is the Vanishing Island.
Remember when former Binibining Pilipinas Universe Charlene Gonzales was asked how many island there are in the Philippine archipelago? And she answered with “Low tide or high tide?” I’m not too sure if she was talking about the IGACOS Vanishing Island but it is one of those islands that vanish during high tide. When we went there for the Davao Food Appreciation Tour, it was before lunch time and the tide was still low. Lookie…
Vanishing Island during Low Tide
Image by Renz Bulseco of The Traveling Nomad.
Ranchero
The 2012 edition of the famed Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT) had its opening salvo at the Ranchero. The Filipino-inspired restaurant served up a delectable assortment of Filipino merienda dishes.
The merienda opened with fresh and fried lumpia and pancit canton. There were also servings of the classic Filipino merienda dish dinuguan with, of course, puto (rice cake).
Ranchero’s Kakanin Trio
When going south of Davao City, the first stop to any trip is Digos City. It’s about 2 hours away from downtown Davao City. Whether you’re staying in Digos City or just passing through, you must drop by Fiesta Sorpresa.
Binagoongang Bagnet by Fiesta Sorpresa
Todo Merkado Weekend Bazaar
After the wildly successful Sunday food bazaar Sabroso, Davao is bracing itself for another exciting weekend market, the Todo Merkado Weekend Bazaar. Beginning June 16, foodies and shoppers alike will have a new place to go to, the Damosa Gateway Megatent, home to Todo Merkado.
Todo Merkado will showcase the best food and shopping finds in Davao City, highlighting the enterprises of “Momtrepreneurs.” It gives a venue for home-based cooks and entrepreneurs to offer their unique creations and wares to Davaoenos.
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