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Limaria

A new commercial center will soon rise in Maa. Introducing Limaria, a two-storey commercial building with 12 spaces for rent.

Limaria Davao

The building has a modern design. Leasable spaces each have a floor area of 41 to 56.45 square meters. The building comes with amenities such as ample parking spaces and 24/7 security.

Limaria Location

The building’s location is ideal for brands and businesses that hope to serve those who reside in the Maa area.

Limaria is conveniently located right outside Le Jardin. And it is near the University of Mindanao. Matina IT Park, S&R, NCCC Mall, and Juna Subdivision.

This development project is by the 5sisters Corporation and will be completed by January 2024.

Reserve Your Space

Interested in renting a space at Limaria? Contact Christina C at +63917-7222696 or Patricia C at +63917-7027586 for inquiries and pricing information.

Visit their site at Limaria.blog. Like the Limaria Official Facebook Page at fb.com/limaria.dvo and follow them on Instagram @limaria.dvo and on Twitter @limaria.dvo for updates and information. For inquiries, contact them at 5sistersdvo@gmail.com.

For more Davao Dining Spots, visit our Davao Dining Directory.

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CT Drive Food Trip

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.

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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Goldilocks Cake

Celebrate with Goldilocks

The holiday season is almost here. And with it, numerous parties and gatherings. Make your special moments sweeter with a Goldilocks Greeting Cake. And it’s even more special because it is no ordinary cake, it’s the iconic Goldilocks Fruity Greeting Cake.

Goldilocks Fruity Greeting Cake

The Fruity Greeting Cake is available in 2 variants.

Goldilocks Greeting Cake

You may get a 12″ inch Goldilocks Fruity Greeting Cake in Chocolate or in Marble. The huge size makes it good to serve for 20 persons. More or less. Depending on how hungry you are.

The Chocolate is perfect for chocoholics. It has layers of chocolate cake with chocolate filling in between. And rich chocolate frosting.

Meanwhile, Fruity Greeting Cake Marble Cake has layers of vanilla and choco marble cake. With vanilla filling and with vanilla frosting.

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Marble Cake

Both the Chocolate and the Marble are decorated with Vanilla Frosting on the edges and topped with the iconic Goldilocks Fruit Toppers. These toppers are made of white chocolate and are sure to make adults and kids happy.

And because it is 12″ you may have your own greeting or special message written clearly by Goldilocks’ trained staff.

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Lachi’s Favorites and Recommendations | DFAT 2020

We are fans of Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. And by we, I mean the entire My Davao City Team, Davao Bloggers, and basically most of the people I know. On this blog alone, we have posted about them several times. We hope you continue to patronize and love them, as we do. Here are some of our Lachi’s favorites which you might want to try.

Why We Love Them

Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp is one of Davao’s most popular food stops. As the name suggests, their business began with their Sans Rival and has now grown into a thriving food business with 3 branches serving crowd favorite savory dishes and decadent yet affordable desserts and pastries.

Related Post: Our First Lachi’s Blog Post published in July 2007

What makes them stand out is the excellent quality of their food that has not changed over time. Every time you visit Lachi’s you can expect the same masterfully prepared homecooked meals. Nothing fancy. Just good old comfort food that will delight any diner.

And yes, their desserts are to die for. Each one is perfectly balanced. Nothing too sweet. Every component properly prepared.

Our Lachi’s Favorites

Number one in our list of Lachi’s favorites is their Laing.

Lachi's favorites Laing
Lachi’s famous Laing.

Our contributor Athina shares “I was never a fan of laing until I tasted Lachi’s famous laing. As somebody who is not a fan of vegetables, this specialty definitely changed my mind.” Almost everybody who has tried it will agree. Laing is great as a companion to their other savory dishes like the Lechon Kawali and the Pork Ribs. Or you can just eat it on its own with some steamed rice. A bit of warning though, you will definitely consume a lot of rice when you eat laing.

Related Link: Lachi’s Laing by Kusina Maria

Here is great news for all. Laing bottles their laing and you can bring it home or gift as giveaway or pasalubong.

Bottled Laing
Bottled Laing

We have been buying their frozen laing in tubs and the bottled one is just as good. Lachi’s bottled Laing is available in both Mild and Spicy varieties. Buy one or more and make sure to satisfy that craving anytime you want. These are available at both their Marfori and Tulip Branches for just P170 a bottle.

Unforgettable Pork Ribs

As mentioned, Lachi’s serves great ribs aptly named “Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs.”

Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs by Lachi's
Lahci’s Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs

Our Managing Editor Olivia picks this as her favorite: “Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs is one of my all time favorite when dining at Lachis. It is soft and tasty too! Mapaparequest ka talaga ng extra rice.” And we are sure this is also on the list of a lot of people’s Lachi’s favorites. It sure is on the list of many of our friends.

Related Post: Olivia’s Lachi’s Vlog

The meat is tender and falls off the bones. You can just use your spoon and fork to take the juicy and flavorful meat. The taste is a good balance of salty and sweet with a bit of sour all tied together by the great smokey flavor of the grilling process.

You can order this at their Marfori branch as a packed hot meal with rice for only P200.

Asian Spicy Chicken

Another top recommendation to order at Lachi’s is the Asian Spicy Chicken.

Lachi's Asian Spicy Chicken
Asian Spicy Chicken

I guess it can be said that Lachi’s is masterful in balancing flavors and textures. Their famous Asian Spicy Chicken is proof of that. Juicy on the inside. Crispy on the outside. With a sauce that is all at once spicy, sour, sweet, and salty. Superb. Our correspondent Renz recommends this.

Unfortunately, this dish is not available at Lachi’s right now. But let us keep our fingers crossed that the situation improves for Lachi’s and for everybody.

Pork Binagoongan

And here is a recommendation for all those whose heart belongs to Filipino cuisine.

Lachi's Favorites Pork Binagoongan
Pork Binagoongan

Our Editor Ria picks the Pork Binagoongan as one of her current Lachi’s favorites. (Her list changes from time to time.) She loves how perfectly salty it is. Salty enough to demand at least 2 cups of rice but not too salty to be overwhelming. “You can still taste the tender pork even when it is drowned in more than enough bagoong.”

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Our Top Picks for Best Nachos in Davao

It’s NACHOS DAY! To celebrate this day, we have prepared for you a list of the Best Nachos to try in Davao.

There is no popular authentic Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant here in Davao. (If there is any you know of, let us know. Leave a comment down below.) But we do have a handful of restaurants and bars that offer nacho dishes. Given that most of these restaurants do not really make their own nacho chips. So we are recommending the best nacho dishes based on the quality of chips they use. We also love these dishes because of the toppings, dips, and sauces they are served with. The ratio of chips to everything else also matters. And yes, consistency of quality. And presentation.

Best Nachos in Davao List

Nachos by Batu Cafe

We love Batu Cafe‘s Nachos. The chips are served without any toppings but with three sauces on the side.

It’s like you can make your own perfect nacho. Our Editor Ria of KusinaMaria.com loves putting a bit of Chili con Carne and some Cheese Sauce on her nacho. Sometimes a chip with just the Tomato Onion Salsa is a great way to cut through the richness of the Cheese Sauce. There is a sauce for everyone.

You can also have the option to order more chips or more sauce.

These chips are our favorite to snack on while hanging out. Be it during the daytime or while drinking at night. Batu Cafe is open from 10 am to 1 pm so you can have these from morning to midnight.

Cheesy Nachos by Cafe Demitasse

Planning a meeting or want to work outside of your home? Go to Cafe Demitasse and order their Cheesy Nachos.

We love ordering this during meetings, hangouts, and basically just about any time we are at Cafe Demitasse.

Nachos. Beef. Cabbage and onions. Fresh tomatoes. Cheese sauce. Shredded Cheese. This is the perfect nachos platter to share. Or not? Eat it alone. We won’t judge you.

And you can ask them to remove the onions (as suggested by Ria, who is not a fan of raw onions) or any component you like. Or you can just have it one the side. We suggest asking for the cheese sauce served separately to avoid sogging. But hey, if you are going to eat this fast, no need to do that.

This goes great with Cafe Demitasse’s Iced Tea or beer. Yes, they serve beer.

Off the Menu by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp.

And here’s something we love but unfortunately can’t share yet.

Lachi‘s does not serve this to the public so we apologize. And the star of this dish is Tomato Salsa. Tasty and tangy with a great balance of sour, salty, and sweet this Tomato Salsa is a must-try.

They served this to us during our events and special occasions. And we have been asking to have this on their menu. Or maybe Lachi‘s could be convinced to sell the salsa in bottles. Who knows, they might after we post about it. Repeatedly. Persistence pays off. We hope.

Where to Find the Best Nachos in Davao

So there you go, our top suggestions for the Best Nachos in the city. Here is where you can find them.

Cafe Demitasse
727 F. Torres Street, Davao City, Davao Region 8000
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Price Range
PhP100.00 - PhP550.00
Batu House
9 Circumferential Road, Davao City, Davao Region 8000
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Price Range
PhP100.00 - PhP300.00
Lachi's Sans Rival Atbp
Ruby Street, Davao City, Davao Occidental DAVAO CITY 8000
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Price Range
PhP100.00 - PhP550.00

All three and more of Davao’s food and dining spots are on our Davao Dining Directory.

Do you agree with our list? Or maybe you have a few suggestions of your own? Let us know. Leave a comment below.

Happy Nachos Day! Share a plate with your friends today. Or enjoy a platter all on your own. You deserve it.

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Sukidesu New on the Menu

Sukidesu Davao Introduces New Menu Items

Love Japanese food but do not want to spend too much on it? You must try Sukidesu Davao. They serve popular Japanese cuisine dishes at affordable prices. Last August, Sukidesu Modern Japanese Cusine celebrated Kadayawan by introducing 3 new dishes that are filling yet budget-friendly.

Related Post: Sukidesu Modern Japanese Cuisine

New on the Menu: Spicy Ramen

First off, here’s something for those of you who love hot and spicy dishes.

New on the Menu: Spicy Ramen by Sukidesu Davao
New on the Menu: Spicy Ramen

One of our favorite noodle dishes in the city is Ajitama Ramen by Sukidesu Davao. It is tasty and costs only PhP99. The best ramen you can get for less than a hundred pesos. They also serve Chasu Ramen, Black Ramen, and Miso Ramen.

And now, they add Spicy Ramen to satisfy the cravings of those who want their ramen hot and spicy. Their Spicy Ramen has a rich flavorful broth and firm noodles. It is topped with pork, mushrooms, seaweed, and a delicate ajitama.

What makes it different is their super thick, super spicy sauce doused right on top of the pork chasu. And it is sprinkled with even more pepper. This ramen should come with a warning. It is definitely not for those with weak tastebuds. Sukidesu’s Spicy Ramen is definitely deliciously spicy. A bowl is priced at only PhP109.

Katsu Curry Bowls by Sukidesu Davao

But wait. There is more to satisfy your spice cravings. So much more.

Katsu Curry Dishes by Sukidesu Davao
Katsu Curry Dishes by Sukidesu Davao

If you like spice but ramen is not your thing, Sukidesu has three new Katsu Curry dishes for you to try. Each one is a steaming bowl of rice topped with meat, carrots, and potatoes. And all doused with rich, tasty, and savory curry sauce.

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