Apr 13, 2016


If you love fresh seafood and good Filipino food, you should visit Choobi-Choobi Restaurant. They just opened their first branch in Mindanao at SM Lanang Premier, Davao City.

Choobi-Choobi is a Chinese term that means "lingaw-lingaw" in Cebuano or "to enjoy". They serve fresh seafood harvested from a large shrimp farm from Cebu. It's a unique dining experience for you and your family.

We were invited to their grand opening last March 18 and it was handled by PREP - PR, Events, and Promotions. We met the owner Mr. Stan Tanchan, who explained that his grandfather used to say "Choobi-Choobi" after he had a great meal. The opening was hosted by Rovic Cuasito and graced by their brand ambassadress Ms. Erich Gonzales.



We had a chance to taste some of their dishes and they did not disappoint! :)
SHRIMP IN A BAG P225 (1/2 pounds) P395 (1 pound) - Can be cooked in Butter Garlic, Sauteed in Garlic, and Spicy Gata
WHOLE CHOOBANG P225 / P395 - with Cajun sauce
GRILLED POMPANO P90 100/grams - perfectly grilled Pompano fish 
LOLA PEPANG'S FRIED MANOK P345 - One whole chicken. A family recipe passed on for four generations.
CHOOBI PATA P445 (Medium) P465 (Large)  - Crispy pata that is crispy on the outside but soft and juicy on the inside.

DAVAO BLOGGERS SOCIETY WITH MR. STAN TANCHAN AND BRAND AMBASSADRESS ERICH GONZALES
My top 3 food choices in Choobi-Chobi are Stan's Fried Black Pepper Shrimp (Not included on this blog but it's super yummy!), Choobi Pata, and Grilled Pompano.

I heard a lot of good reviews from my friends who visited Choobi-Choobi before I did when they had their soft opening a month ago. So I suggest that you should go there and experience a "lingaw-lingaw kaon" with the whole family.

CHOOBI-CHOOBI "Lingaw Lingaw Kaon"
Location: 2nd Floor, SM Lanang Premier Fountain Court
Also at Capitol, Mabolo, Mactan Newton, SM NRA, SM Seaside, SM Manila, Panay Avenue Quezon City, SM Ilo-ilo, SM Bacolod, SM Davao, Limketkai CDO and Centrio Ayala Mall.
Store Hours: Mall Hours
Contact Number: (082)321 1828 (Direct Number @ SM Lanang Premier)


Thanks for dropping by guys! Have a great day!


Apr 5, 2016


In the midst of looking for a good place to eat, I came across Batu Cafe. A uniquely designed restaurant with a bohemian and Asian feel. When you get inside, you can really tell that this will be a good place for a bestie meet up or just a chill place to eat alone or with friends.




We were invited by the owners last March to taste the wide variety of food they serve daily. Along with my friends from Davao Bloggers Society, we tried their breakfast staples, pasta, heavy meals, and desserts. Here are some of the food we tasted.

ALL DAY BREAKFAST
HAM & CHEESE FRENCH TOAST P139 - Ham and Cheddar sandwiched in thick slices of freshly baked homemade tasty bread, dipped in batter, and pan-grilled. Drizzled with maple syrup, served with orange marmalade butter.
NACHOS P189
SANDWICHES

HUNGARIAN CHILI DOG P229 - Open-faced sandwich of Hungarian sausage, chili con carne and cheese using homemade freshly baked bun
RICE MEALS
KOREAN PORK SPARERIBS AND CHAGIO P198 - Chagio: Crispy Vietnamese spring rolls w/ pork and vermicelli, served with nuoc cham sauce
VIETNAMESE CHICKEN AND BASIL FRIED RICE P169 - Spicy, saucy sauteed chicken in lemon grass and Asian spices, served w/ basil fried rice
ADOBO FLAKES RICE P198 - Crunchy chicken and pork Adobo flakes, with green mango and scrambled eggs on a bowl of rice. Serves 2-3
INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY W/ SAMOSAS P259 - Nutty curried chicken w/ assorted spices served with 2 pieces samosas and mango chutney
PANDAN CHICKEN W/ THAI BAGOONG FRIED RICE P269 - Pandan-wrapped fried chicken served w/ shrimp paste fried rice w/ 7 kinds of sidings
PASTAS
ALIGUE PASTA P189 - Cooked with Aligue (Crab fat) and topped with shrimps. With 1 piece homemade garlic bread
BASIL MALUNGGAY PESTO FETTUCINE P139 (W/ GRILLED ROSEMARY CHICKEN P60) - Paired with 1 piece homemade garlic french bread
THREE CHEESE LASAGNA P169 - Made using homemade lasagna pasta
ALA CARTE
CRISPY TADYANG P280-350 - Serves 2-3
BULALO STEAK P280-380 - Serves 2-3
DESSERTS

RED VELVET CUPCAKE (by Margie's Bakeshop)
YEMA CAKE (by Margie's Bakeshop)
We actually ate a lot of homemade ice creams in different flavors - Mango, Ube, and Durian P65. Their Brownie Ala Mode P109 is super yummy too!

For my top choices - Ham and Cheese French Toast, Aligue Pasta, and Pandan Chicken. They have a wide menu to choose from, so I suggest you ask for recommendations from their friendly staff. They can help you pick the best dish for you. By the way, they also serve fresh juices, shakes, craft beers, and boutique wines.

BATU CAFE
Location: Las Casitas Hotel, #509 Loyola Street, Barrio Obrero, Davao City
Store Hours: 6AM - 12MN/1AM
Contact Number: 082 222 6552


Thanks for dropping by! Have a great day!

Mar 21, 2016


Pomade is something new to men nowadays. My grandfather said it's like the hair gel of the old times. When I went to a barber shop in high school, that was the first time pomade was used on my hair. I can still remember when manong barbero did not hesitate to style my hair with a pomade. It was so greasy it's like he poured cooking oil on my head. I got more disappointed when I can't take it off when I took a shower that day.

Now I found a new brand of pomade here in Davao City. Man Pomade Davao offers fine hair products for any and all styles of hair. They have 4 distinctly different pomades with the highest quality and with the most sensible prices.

They have 2 types of pomades that can cater to any preference of every man. The two types are the Oil Based Pomades and the Water Based Pomades.

The Oil Based Pomades

These pomades won't dry completely and you can restyle your hair any time. If you want to achieve a slick look, these pomades are best for you.

SUAVE - Hold is light and shine is great. Most manageable for restyling your hair throughout the day. It smells like bubblegum and ideal for pompadour hairstyles.
SUAVE    HOLD - 1 / GREASE - 3
HARD HEAD - Good hold with adequate shine. It's a harder version of Suave and can hold the hair up. It smells like bubblegum too!
HARD HEAD   HOLD - 2 / GREASE - 2

The Water Based Pomades

You can easily wash it out with water. It's weather resistant unless its raining. You can have the complete control over the way you style your hair. It smells like pineapple!

STUN - It holds the hair tight with a light shine. This is good if you prefer a matte or natural look. It's very easy to apply and easy to rinse.
STUN   Hold - 3 / Grease - 1

CLASSIC - It has great shine with moderate hold. Good for slick, and classic look.



I had the chance to see how you could use these pomades to style your hair. I went to Macho Mucho last February 8 to check the newest hairstyles and how to style it with Man Pomade.

Pomade Used: Man Pomade Classic Urban Men
Hair Style: Classic Cut



Pomade Used: Man Pomade Stun
Hair Style: Crop Fade



Pomade Used: Man Pomade Suave
Hair Style: Pompadour



Pomade Used: Man Pomade Hard Head
Hair Style: Top Knot (Man Bun)



The new generation of men likes to experiment in hairstyling. So it's not bad to do a little throwback. The new pomades nowadays are much better and easy to wear. I recommend you to try Man Pomade and upgrade your hairstyle every day.

Man Pomade Davao
For orders, call or text - 0925 877 0088
Also available in Macho Mucho at SM City Davao

For haircut and styling, visit Macho Mucho Davao

Thanks for dropping by guys! Have a great hair day! :p

Mar 9, 2016


Starbucks debut a brand new line of iconic and beloved Macchiato beverages - Chocolate Hazelnut Macchiato, Roasted Caramel Macchiato, and Caramel Macchiato Frapuccino. With these new beverage innovations, customers will surely love the rich and complex taste of their macchiato drinks.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MACCHIATO - Combines layer upon layer of delicious chocolate and hazelnut flavors with our best quality espresso.
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ROASTED CARAMEL MACCHIATO - This is for the true caramel lover. Delight in its layers of smooth, velvety milk, top quality espresso, and deliciously rich caramel taste
CARAMEL MACCHIATO FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE - The most popular Caramel Macchiato in a Frappuccino® variant. Enjoy the same delicious taste of smooth milk, caramel drizzle, and a shot of our best quality espresso, but in a fun Frappuccino® form.

Starting February 23, these featured beverages will be available in all Starbucks stores nationwide.

Whether it's lunch or snack, enjoy these new food items that are best paired with Starbucks beverages.

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE - Layers of vanilla sponge cake with chocolate chips, milk chocolate ganache and frosted Belgian milk chocolate with mini chocolate chip cookies on the sides. 

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE (VEGETARIAN) - Banana, granola, oatmeal and dark chocolate in moist and chewy healthy vegetarian cookie. 

VANILLA BEAN SUGAR COOKIE - Buttery cookie flavored with vanilla bean decorated with an orange flower sugar icing. 

TUNA WASABI TURNOVER - Flour tortilla filled with wasabi tuna flakes topped with crunchy Japanese bread crumbs and roasted nori strips.

MONTE CRISTO - Farmer’s ham and sharp parmesan cheese layered on sweet savory brioche French toast. 

FISH AND POTATO WRAP - A tortilla wrap filled with moist breaded fish fillet, baked potato wedges and egg mayo dressing.
Starbucks Cards has never been so unique! Check out these decorated and hand-painted cards for you to collect starting February 23.

SPECIAL EDITION SIREN CARD - Taking a page off Greek mythology, Starbucks calls her the Siren. The Siren is hand-painted with water colors and represents the change of the season. Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300. Purchase limit of five (5) activated Special Edition Siren Cards per customer per day. 

EASTER EGG DIECUT CARDS - Delightfully decorated eggs are a highlight of any Easter basket. Hop inside a Starbucks store and you’ll find the perfect egg. It’s time to get “eggcited” for the season! (This is a barcoded Starbucks Card) Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱500 each. Purchase limit of one (1) of each Easter Egg Card design per customer per day.
 For news media, please contact Starbucks Philippines at (02) 896-2755 or marketing@rustancoffee.ph.

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day!

Mar 7, 2016


Let's paint Davao City with neon colors this Araw ng Davao in VIBRANT - Paint and Music Festival. Get ready for the wildest neon and black light paint party featuring some of the finest local and international DJ's playing the best EDM tunes.



Vibrant is produced by MadHatter Events from Manila and partnered with Manic Nightnings Productions from Davao. This wild paint party will debut in Davao City on March 12, Saturday at the Lanang Business Park and with regional stops in Bacolod and Manila this year.


International DJ's like Lera, Mia, and No Class will spin along with the Davao's very own DJ's Law, Torch, Jin, Wacky, and Jack. DJ X-FActor and MC Victor Pring from Manila will join the crowd to hype the party. 



Enjoy some program highlights like paint drum beaters, blacklight hour, and the Vibrant Angels. Other activities that you will enjoy include paintball wars, wall of reflection, and the paint and glow station.

Tickets are available at these outlets for P300.
  • Holiday Gym @ Torres St.
  • Yohfroz @ Torres St.
  • Java Jive @ Bajada
  • Gandiva Archery, 4th flr. GMALL
  • Chocolatier, Abreeza mall
  • The Boardroom Davao @ Loyola St.
  • Stre3ts urban lifestyle and pub @ Loyola St.
  • Eskina @ Lanang business park
 for Meet ups: @gabrieldecadiz (0915) 324 7701



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