Tag Archives: sm city davao

Year of the Pig at Miniso Philippines

Year of the Pig at Miniso

Leave a reply

Popular Japanese fast fashion brand Miniso celebrate the Lunar New Year with a cute collection of cheerful and cuddly pig toys to give you good luck and positive vibes this year. Yes! It’s the Year of the Pig at Miniso!

It is said that children born in the Year of the Pig are good-tempered, cheerful, optimistic, and people who never lose heart no matter what the situation is. It is quite impossible to find a sad child of this sign. A child born under this sign believes that life is given for happiness. That all problems can be easily solved when well thought of and the two most important things in life are good health and having a positive outlook. Cute. Cuddly. Cheerful.

Behind these characteristics lie a determined nature. People born on the Year of the Pig follow their goals. Act gently and tactfully. Pig girls are gentle, kind, and caring . Meanwhile, Pig boys, are valiant knights with good hearts. Lucky ones born under this sign are known to read a lot and know countless interesting stories.

Year of the Pig at Miniso

Celebrate the Pigs in your life usher in the New Year with cute, cuddly piggys from Miniso Philippines.

Year of the Pig at Miniso: Huggable Pig Pillow available at Miniso.
Huggable Pig Pillow available at Miniso.

Channel the positive, joyful vibe of the Year of the Pig with adorable pig plushies in costumes.

  • Pig Plush Toy in Bunny Costume available at Miniso.
    Pig Plush Toy in Bunny Costume available at Miniso.
  • Pig Plush Toy in Dinosaur Costume available at Miniso.
    Pig Plush Toy in Dinosaur Costume available at Miniso.

Cute, right? Miniso’s creativity has reached a playful mile by showcasing adorable and fluffy pig plush toys in dinosaur and bunny costumes.

Continue reading →
Lugang Cafe Davao opens at The Annex of SM City Davao

Lugang Cafe Davao

Leave a reply

Finally, one most the most talked about Taiwanese Restaurants in the country arrives in Davao. Lugang Cafe Davao opens to the public tomorrow, January 23, 2019. And to celebrate, they are having a delicious opening day promo.

About Lugang Cafe

The first Lugang Cafe Taiwanese Restaurant opened in Shanghai, China in 2001. Since then Lugang Cafe has been know for quality food and great dining in a luxurious ambiance. But always at reasonable prices and an emphasis on value for money.

Lugang Cafe serves authentic Taiwanese and Cantonese specialties. Their menu is created, prepared, and served by a roster of Chinese chefs using ingredients imported from China and Taiwan. This ensures that every dish from their kitchen and served on their elegant dining room is authentic.

What to Try at Lugang

Check out this video by Ria on Lugang Cafe and their most popular dishes:

Lugang Cafe is popular for their Xiao Long Bao. It is definitely a must-try. Other highly recommended dimsum dishes are the Shrimp and Pork Shiao Mai and the Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings with Truffle Oil. The Wasabi Mayo Prawns is a great seafood option and the Stir-Fried String Beans with Minced Pork is a memorable vegetable dish.

  • Stir-Fried Beans with Minced Pork by Lugang Cafe
    Stir-Fried Beans with Minced Pork by Lugang Cafe
  • Taiwanese Pork Stew by Lugang Cafe
    Taiwanese Pork Stew by Lugang Cafe
  • Roasted Pork Belly by Lugang Cafe
    Roasted Pork Belly by Lugang Cafe
  • Peanut Smootie by Lugang Cafe
    Peanut Smootie by Lugang Cafe
  • Cantonese Iced Lemon Tea
    Cantonese Iced Lemon Tea

The Taiwanese Stewed Pork and Taiwanese Fried Pork Chop are both must-try dishes. The stew is hearty and best paired with rice. Meanwhile, the fried pork chop has a crunchy but not greasy breading with a dash of plum powder. The Congee with Preserved Eggs and Pork is great for breakfast or a heavy afternoon snack.

To complete your Lugang Cafe experience, order a Cantonese Lemon Iced Tea or a Brewed Iced Tea. The Cantonese Tea complements their savory dishes perfectly. Meanwhile, the Brewed Ice Tea is a great palate cleanser.

Continue reading →

Nailaholics National Pampering Day 2018

Leave a reply

Want to relax and get pampered for just P10? It is possible on the Nailaholics National Pampering Day 2018 on October 17, 2018. Yes, get pampered for only P10 this Wednesday. And everything is for a good cause. Exciting? Definitely.

Nailaholics National Pampering Day

Nailaholics provide their loyal customers, and new ones, to luxurious and relaxing pampering all year round. As a wat of spreading the joy of great pampering, they have launched the National Pampering Day campaign.

National Pampering Day 2018

National Pampering Day 2018

Every year, Nailaholics treat their customers with hand and foot treatments for almost nothing. During the Nailaholics National Pampering Day, you can choose one of their five basic services and pay only P10. This year, you can avail one of these five services:

  • Hand Spa,
  • Foot Spa,
  • Manicure,
  • Hand Massage, or
  • Foot Massage,

We’d like to avail of them all. How about you?

No extras and no surcharges. You just pay P10 for your chosen service.

Get Pampered for a Cause

The even better news is not just Nailaholics’ customers will benefit during the Nailaholics National Pampering Day 2018. Every year, Nailaholics donates all proceeds to their chosen community partner. This year, your entire P10 will go to La Verna Aged Care and Dementia Village in Marikina City.

La Verna Aged Care and Dementia Village is the first Dementia Village in the Philippines. It operates with the vision to the “leading provider of sustainable, quality and holistic model of care for older persons” in the Philippines.

To know more about La Verna, visit this link.

Treat Yourself

So no need to feel guilty. Indulge yourself with a relaxing pampering session. Without spending too much. All the while, extending help to senior members of the community.

The #NationalPampering Day promo is available only on October 17, 2018 from 10 am until 2 pm. In Davao City, Nailaholics has three branches where you can avail of the promo: SM City Davao, Abreeza Ayala Mall, and SM Lanang Premier.

Want to know more about National Pampering Day 2018, follow Nailaholics on social media http://www.fb.com/Nailaholics on Facebook and @_nailaholics on Instagram.

Valentine's Gift Ideas from Miniso Philippines: Everyday Essentials

Valentine’s Gift Ideas from Miniso Philippines

Leave a reply

It’s February once again which means “HELLO, LOVE MONTH!” Whoever says Valentine’s Day is just for couples is totally wrong. Single or taken, celebrating with someone special, with family or just by yourself, Valentine’s is for everybody. And a great occasion to gift. Check out these Valentine’s gift ideas from Miniso Philippines.

Valentine’s Gift Ideas from Miniso Philippines: Scents

How about giving your loved ones the gift of fragrance?

Valentines Gift Ideas from Miniso Philippines: Flipped Perfume

Valentines Gift Idea from Miniso Philippines: Flipped Perfume

Miniso’s Flipped Perfume is a combination of bergamot, apple, black currant and pear which altogether make a fruity yet elegant fragrance.

And for the super feminine woman? Miniso’s Perfect Love Perfume might be the best choice.

Valentine's Gift Ideas from Miniso Philippines: Scents - Perfect Love Perfume

Valentine’s Gift Idea from Miniso Philippines: Perfect Love Perfume

This scent is best for women who are always on the go and is great for everyday use.

Miniso also has their own Miniso Women Perfume Collection.

Valentine's Gift Ideas from Miniso Philippines: Romantic Pink Sakura Perfume and Crystal Diamond Perfume

Valentine’s Gift Ideas from Miniso Philippines: Romantic Pink Sakura Perfume and Crystal Diamond Perfume

The Romantic Pink Sakura Perfume’s sweet aroma is best worn on a sunny day, while the sensual Crystal Diamond Perfume is the go-to scent for a romantic night with the significant other.
Continue reading →

Davao Chocolate Festival 2017 at SM City Davao

Leave a reply

In 2014, SM City Davao pioneered the celebration of the Chocolate Festival in cognizance of the booming cocoa and chocolate industry in Davao. Local chocolatiers, pastry makers, and other purveyors showcased dishes and drinks that feature local beans. This weekend, SM City Davao hosts the Davao Chocolate Festival 2017 once again from October 12 to 15.

Davao Chocolate Festival 2017 at SM City Davao

Davao Chocolate Festival 2017 at SM City Davao

Purveyors and exhibitors from past Chocolate Festivals will be back, along with new food concepts and establishments.

Davao Chocolate Festival 2017 Exhibitors

The Chocolate Festival is a collaboration of SM City Davao and the Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao, Inc. (CIDAMI). It aims to bring together the Davao’s best cacao growers and chocolate processors. CIDAMI will be one of the event’s exhibitors.

Returning exhibitors include award-winning Malagos Chocolate, and local chocolatiers Chocolate Bean and Cacao De Davao. Comval Tropical Harvest, Rosario Delicacies, Puratos, Aromacology, Nutri Arch, Fedco, and Chocolate de San Isidro will be displaying and selling their best-selling treats.

Lara Mia leads the list of local dessert shops that will showcase their best chocolate pastries. Also joining are Confex & Co., Yolks, and Milky.

Finally, new food concepts will be at the event to offer their own chocolate delights: Cacao Culture, Chocoloco Inc, Auro Chocolate, Capt Du’s Cacao, A&V, Johanns, Brightside, and Sweets of Tirzah.

There will definitely no shortage of chocolate dishes, desserts, and drinks to satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Whether you like milk, dark, or white chocolate, you have to be at SM City Davao’s Chocolate Festival.

Chocolate Festival Highlights

The Davao Chocolate Festival will hold various events to further add excitement to the festivities.

Before the event formally opens, SM City Davao teased the crowd with a jar of Golden Chocolate Coins. The person who guesses the correct number wins a Golden Ticket. It can be used to redeem a package of chocolate goodies from the festival exhibitors. The winner also gets all the golden coins.

SM City Davao shoppers can also get their own Gold Ticket if they are one of the first 14 lucky shoppers to present a single-receipt purchase of at least P10,000 on October 14.

Chocolate lovers are invited to follow SM o Instagram @SMDavao and share their chocolate stories with their squad with the hashtag #ChocolateDateatSMDavao. The best posts get special prizes. Make sure to tag them and post by October 15.

The event will open on Thursday, October 12 at 10:30 am and will close when the mall closes. The country’s best tablea makers will demonstrate how to make your own chocolate concoctions. On October 13, learn about “The Sweet Journey” of chocolate’s bean to bar story. Finally, explore chocolate as a medium of art during the Chocolate Art expo on October 15.

So gather the gang and prepare to indulge in the best chocolate treats from Davao’s best cacao growers and chocolatiers only at the Davao Chocolate Festival 2017 at SM City Davao.

For more information about events at SM City Davao, visit the SM City Davao Page at http://www.smsupermalls.com/smcitydavao and their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/smcitydavao. Follow SM City Davao @SMCityDavao on Twitter and @SMDavao on Instagram.

Music and Coffee Festival at The Annex of SM City Davao

Music and Coffee Festival at SM City Davao

Leave a reply

Want to chill this weekend? Enjoy rhythm and brews at the first ever Music and Coffee Festival at SM City Davao. Gather the gang for a bonding session while drinking the best brews from various coffee shops and vendors at The Annex from September 15 to 17, 2017.

Music and Coffee Festival at The Annex of SM City Davao

Music and Coffee Festival at The Annex of SM City Davao

Pop Up Shops

At the center of the Coffee Festival are, of course, pop up shops of various cafes and vendors.

Bo's Coffee Club at the Music and Coffee Festival

Bo’s Coffee Club at the Music and Coffee Festival

The most prominent coffee shop at the festival is Bo’s Coffee Club, a Cebu brand known all over the Philippines.

Local coffee vendors and food bazaar staples Johann’s Coffee, Gypsy Cafe, and Racoma Farms have booths offering coffee concoctions and cakes.

Gypsy Cafe at the Music and Coffee Festival

Gypsy Cafe at the Music and Coffee Festival

Whether you like your coffee strong or sweet, hot, iced, or ice blended, there is a coffee to give you your dose of caffeine.

Also offering cakes and other desserts are Desserts by Timzah and Lara Mia. Their sweet slices are sure to delight and satisfy your saccharine cravings.

Lara Mia Desserts at the Music and Coffee Festival

Lara Mia Desserts at the Music and Coffee Festival

A new cafe on the local food bazaar scene A&V Cafe also has a booth at the festival. And Neon Pigeon, a brand of coffee-based energy drinks, has a booth, as well.

Doughnut shops with specialty coffee drinks have booths at the event. Dunkin’ Donuts and J.Co are both present at the festival.

Music and Coffee Festival Activities

SM City Davao invites all coffeeholics to share their Coffee Flatlay on Instagram and get the chance to win prizes. Just tag @smdavao and use the hashtag #CoffeeDateatSMDavao to join.

Coffee Flatlay at the Music and Coffee Festival

Coffee Flatlay at the Music and Coffee Festival

Fiction Folk will host the Music and Coffee Festival Trivia Night on September 16.

Music and Coffee Festival Trivia Night

Music and Coffee Festival Trivia Night

Categories and questions will not be limited to coffee topics but knowledge of coffee trivia will give you an edge. Interested groups need not pre-register. Just show up, get a table, and join.

Throughout the festival, various musical acts will be performing on stage. Art using coffee will also be on display.

So fulfill your caffeine dreams at the first ever Music and Coffee Festival at The Annex of SM City Davao, only until September 17, 2017.

For inquiries about promos and events at SM City Davao, contact them at +6382-2976998 and like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/smcitydavao. For updates, follow their social media accounts @SMCityDavao on Twitter and @SMDavao on Instagram.