DFAT 2011 Participants at Crepelato

Avatar Media is once again proud to announce that we will be having a Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2012 (DFAT 2012). DFAT will be held from May 4 – 7, 2012 here in Davao City.

We will be opening 15 slots: 5 for Luzon bloggers, 5 for Visayas bloggers, and 5 for Mindanao bloggers. In order to signify your intent to join DFAT, please fill up the form below.

Avatar Media and our event sponsors will be taking care of your food for the tour. We will be collecting P1,500 per participant for transportation and other logistical costs. Airfare, cost of accommodations, and other incidentals will be paid for by the participant.

Please submit your information through the form below on or before October 31, 2011. We will be announcing the list of participants on or before December 5, 2011.

SEE YOU IN DAVAO!

DFAT 2010 Team

May 2,2 2010, Day 3 of the epic legend of the Davao Appreciation Tour 2010 (DFAT) started early. The participants didn’t mind the heat of the early morning sun as they came out of their hotels with so much excitement.

Orman wants Milo too

The participants had their breakfast at Taps, one of the oldest food establishments in Davao City. Taps served up their different silog meals for the hungry and eager participants.

Excited to go Island Hopping

With Tom Claudio of ETours and tour guide Jojo, Team DFAT 2010 boarded a banca and enjoyed the scenic boat ride to Samal Island.

Nice view from our boat

First stop was at Maxima Aquafun where the participants had their chance to enjoy the water slide, diving board, and water trampoline. After the aquafun time at Maxima, the group returned to the boat to enjoy their siopao from Dimsum Diner and some lunch.

Tranquil White Sand Beach

While eating lunch and resting, the group enjoyed watching the view of the island, the clear blue sky, and the pristine waters of Davao Gulf.

Enjoying the pristine waters of Davao Gulf

But what they enjoyed more was docking on different parts of the island, snorkeling, swimming, and looking at different fish, starfish, corals, and other underwater creatures. The group took stops at Angel Cove, Coral Garden, and Babu Santa. It was definitely an enjoyable and memorable Davao tour.

Tour Guides and Event Organizers

By the end of the island hopping adventure, everybody was tired but very much happy with the fun tour of the island.

Before leaving our beloved Davao City, some of the participants got to taste what Davao is known for: DURIAN! They got to taste two varieties, Puyat and Arancillo. Most of them liked the Puyat varieyt better. They also got to enjoy some mangosteen.

And with that the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010 officially ended.

Ang pinakasosyal na mga Jejemons sa balat ng Earth... naka Montero Sport at pumasyal ng todo sa Davao.

It was indeed an epic legend which could not have succeeded without the hard work of the organizers, support of the sponsors, and whole-hearted participation of the entire enthusiastic DFAT 2010 Team. Thank you! Thank you! tH6Nkzzz powH! jejejeje….

Information:

TAPS
Owners: Benjie Lizada
Locations: Branches around Davao City: Ilustre Street, Torres Street, Matina Town Square

DIMSUM DINER
Owners: Bryan and Czarina Lim, Apie Yao
Snacks provided: Assorted Siopao
Locations: Branches in Davao City, General Santos City, Digos City, Panabo and Cagayan de Oro City (list at this link)

ETOURS
Owner: Tom Claudio
Tour Guide: Jojo
Services: Davao City and Adventure Tours
Resorts/Islands Visited: Island Garden City of Samal (Samal Island), specifically Maxima Aquafun, Angel Cove, Coral Garden, and Babu Santa
Email Address: info@etours.ph
Contact Numbers: +63917-7011882, +63916-4333199, + 63922-8674779, +6382-2861173, and +6382-2861645
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MAXIMA AQUAFUN
Owner: Sonny Dizon
Amenities: Water Slide, Canopy Walk, Diving Board, Water Trampouline
Entrance Fee: P300

Photos courtesy of Andrew dela Serna and Lyle Santos.

Ready to Zip at the Outland Adventure

The group started early with a much anticipated adventure at Outland Adventure. To do what, you ask? To experience the thrill of their lives while riding the fastest zipline in Asia, the Xcelerator. Whew!

Team DFAT 2010

Tender Meat , Yummy Sauce

After the exhilarating ride, the group proceeded to Penong’s Barbeque Seafoods and Grill along Sta. Ana Avenue where they feasted on chicken barbeque, spare ribs barbeque and eat all you can rice. Mmm… Thank you Tyron Uy for the yummy lunch!

Tired but happy

After lunch, we proceeded to Mam Bebs Bakery once again for the Google Precinct Mapping Party headed by Avatars Winston and Andrew. Participants helped out in tagging and mapping precincts in their locality while, once again, enjoying the yummy goodness of Mam Bebs treats.

A Taste of History

Some participants took a side trip to the historic Japanese tunnel while some of the ladies had relaxing massages and foot spa treatments at Envy Me Salon.

Everybody's Favorite Place

And to cap off the day, we had dinner at THE Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp where we were greeted with open arms by the hospitable and generous owners, Mike and Melvin Aviles. Lachi’s served their best sellers Pork Marinara, Unforgettable Pork Ribs, Breaded Tofu in Teriyaki Sauce, and Laing. And they also had their new sumptuous menu items taste tasted: Caldereta, Beef Tapa, and Chinese Pork Belly. It was a tummy-filling dinner.

Sugar High

But waaaiiiiiiiit… there’s so much more…. DESSERT BUFFET! The Aviles twins served up the best, best, best dessert buffet I could ever imagine. Two cheesecakes, one with blueberry and cherry topping and another which really made the guests salivate, Durian Cheesecake! Of course there was a sampling of their famous Sans Rival, some Sylvannas, and slices of their best cakes and tortes: Symphony Torte, Regal Chocolate Torte, 5 Chocolate Torte, Roasted Walnut Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Supreme, and Cashew Mocha Torte. The buffet made everybody really, really, happy with a sugar high.

Avatar Media and DFAT loves Lachi's

The night ended with a funny trip to the local fair aka perya.

Information:

OUTLAND ADVENTURE Xcelerator

Owner: Project Challenge Foundation Inc.

Price: P300

Location: Diversion Road, Maa, Davao City

Contact Numbers: +6382-2245855 and +6382-2716067

PENONG’S Barbeque Seafoods and Grill

Franchise Owner: Jayvee Tyron Uy

Price Range: P60 – P200

Locations: Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City and Ilustre Street, Davao City

LACHI’S Sans Rival Atbp.

Owners: Mike and Melvin Aviles

Price Range for Hot Dishes: P60 – P150

Price Range for Pastries: P50 – P100

Location: VAL Learning Village, Ruby Street, Marfori Heights, Davao City

Contact Number: +63916-9841183

Photos courtesy of Lyle Santos and Andrew dela Serna.

3 days. 22 bloggers. 5 restaurants. 3 adventures.

The famous Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT) is back and this time it’s bigger and better. The Avatar Media Team has invited 14 bloggers from Metro Manila, Davao City, General Santos City, and Cagayan de Oro City to tour Davao City from April 30 – May 3.

Our guests this year are:

• Jonel Uy – Metro Manila
• Melo Villareal – Metro Manila
• Maki Eduardo – Metro Manila
• Mica Rodriguez- Metro Manila
• Orman Manansala – General Santos City
• Avel Manansala – General Santos City
• Chiq Montes – Cagayan de Oro City
• Sarah Cada – Metro Manila
• Cai Abbas- Metro Manila
• Dulce Lada – Davao City
• Ada Lajara – Metro Manila
• Donna Mae Congson – General Santos City
• Romarie Cunanan – General Santos City

And the hosts for this year are the members of the Avatar Team:

• Winston Almendras
• Brendel Balaga
• Andrew dela Serna
• Jim Haw
• Migs Hipolito
• Ria Jose
• Chattee Lara
• Lyle Santos

With the assistance of a transport sponsor, Anne Layug.

This year, we are visiting food establishments such as Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp, Jose Rafael Fine Coffee,  Penong’s Barbeque Seafood and Grill, Mam Bebs, and Pablo’s Steaks and Crabs.

We are partnering up with Davao Bloggers for a meet-up between our DFAT guests and local bloggers on April 30.

We are taking the guests for adventures on air and on sea. The participants will get to try out zorbing at the Davao Zorb Park and the famous Xcelerator Zipline at Outland Adventure.

Our guests will also enjoy the beaches of the Island Garden City of Samal via an island-hopping tour courtesy of ETours. And of course, we will be visiting Maxima Aquafun to enjoy their various aquasports and outdoor adventure facilities.

Some participants will also get to enjoy the beauty of nature when they join the optional tour of Eden Nature Park before they leave Davao City.

Watch out as we go around the city to savor its delicious feasts, appreciate its beauty, and experience its many adventures.

See you all soon!