Ria and the Monster Choco Caramel Cake
Who is Basti? That was one of the many questions answered during the press conference held last October 5, 2009 at the Basti’s Brew Legaspi Branch. Basti is short for Sebastian, son of Bong and Des Aportadera, one half of the couple of couples that own and manage Basti’s Brew. The other half is composed of Randall and Vanessa Ann Ong. Continue reading
Shark's Fin Dumplings
If you’re craving for fast dimsum or simple comfort Chinese food, there’s only one place to go to here in Davao City, Dimsum Diner. Not actually one place as there are dozens of branches in Davao City alone, but it’s definitely where people go to for dimsum.
Salt and Pepper Riblets
When my friends and I are craving for a fast Chinese meal, we go to Dimsum Diner for some of their Bulad Rice, Salt and Pepper Riblets, and some dimsum. Their Siomai Supreme coupled with Humba Rice or plain steamed rice is a runaway winner to stave off your hunger any time of the day.
The Mindanao Film Festival organizing committee is calling on Mindawon filmmakers to submit entries for this year’s film festival. Entries about, related to, or shot in Mindanao are also welcome. Entries may be feature-length films, short films, or documentaries.
by Vic Secuya
Renowned Davao painters Kublai Millan and Vic Secuya have collaborated with each other and the ABS-CBN Bantay Bata 163 Foundation to mount a two-man show for the benefit of the foundation. Dubbed as “Spirit of Davao,” the exhibit features paintings of flowers in pastel by Secuya, and colorful abstract depictions of Davao life by Millan.
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Students of the Pamulaan Center
Weeks ago, I got to attend the Adidas Wanted: Old Shoes Turn Over Ceremony at the Pamulaan Center in Mintal, Davao City.
The center fascinated me a lot because of it’s unique brand of education. It is the first in Asia and one of the very few in the world where education is customized for the culture of the indigenous peoples.
Riality Bites
In my Sunstar Davao column today, I talk about the old restaurants here in Davao City which I still frequent. Here’s a rundown of information on the restaurants I mentioned on Food Trip Down Memory Lane.
HARANA RESTAURANT
Filipino Food, Grilled Dishes
Torres Street, Davao City
+6382-2273937
Must try: Special Kinilaw, Mongolian Spare Ribs, Halo-halo
LUZ KINILAW
Filipino Food, Grilled Dishes
Quezon Boulevard, Davao City
+6382-2264612, +6382-2218377
Must try: Grilled Seafoods such as Tuna Belly or Panga, Bagaybay, Squid, etc
Tsuru's Salmon Sashimi
TSURU JAPANESE RESTAURANT and SUSHI BAR
Japanese Cuisine
Camus Street, Davao City
+6382-221-0901
Must try: Salmon Sashimi, Beef Misono, Ika Teppanyaki, Ebi Tempura