19 bloggers. 4 days. 7 restaurants. 4 adventures. 1 city.

That’s how we would sum up the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010 (DFAT).

The DFAT 2010 Team is composed of:

• Winston Almendras – Avatar
• Brendel Balaga – Avatar
• Cai Abbas – Metro Manila
• Sarah Cada – Metro Manila
• Donna Mae Congson – General Santos City
• Romarie Cunanan – General Santos City
• Maki Eduardo – Metro Manila
• Jim Haw – Avatar
• Ria Jose – Avatar
• Dulce Lada – Davao City
• Ada Lajara – Metro Manila
• Chattee Lara – Avatar
• Avel Manansala – General Santos City
• Orman Manansala – General Santos City
• Chiq Montes – Cagayan de Oro City
• Mica Rodriguez – Metro Manila
• Lyle Santos – Avatar
• Jonel Uy – Metro Manila
• Melo Villareal – Metro Manila

We also had the assistance of Frances Anne Layug and Dr. Joanna Grace Abella, and the support of co-organizer Migs Hipolito. And some Davao Bloggers joined us for some parts of DFAT:

• Mark Cabrera
• Rhon de los Santos
• Olan Emboscado
• Miah Laborte
• Kevin Paquet
• Faust Principe
• Rhea Palapar
• Charles Ortiz

Food Photography at Mam Bebs

The tour began on April 30, 2010 at Mam Bebs Bakeshop where participants introduced themselves, got oriented with the upcoming activities, and ate a sumptuous buffet of homemade goodies. Mam Bebs served their famous Pancit Palabok, Pork and Chicken Siopao, Potato Rolls, and Mango Squares.

Fun at the Zorb Park

While waiting for dinnertime to arrive, the group went to the Davao Zorb Park where some of them enjoyed a thrilling ride on the Zorb Ball, all thanks to the kindness and generosity of Mr. Sonny Dizon of the PSD Group of Companies.

Happy bloggers at Pablos

After the thrill of the zorb ride, the DFAT 2010 Team went to Pablo’s Steaks and Crabs to taste the new dishes that Pablo’s will soon be offering to their patrons. The participants had a feast as they sampled Mussels Chowder, Insalata del Sol, Pablo’s Ceasar Salad, Sausage Platter of Hungarian, Frankfurter, and Beef Banger, Basil and Mint Pesto with Chili Fish, Shrimp in Garlic and Olive Oil, Chicken in Balsamic Barbeque Sauce, Boneless Chicken Steak, Grilled Maple and Mustard Barbeque Pork Chops with Honey Cinnamon Glazed Apples, Country Style Pork Chops, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Mushroon and Asparagus Beef Roll, and Pablo’s Pepper Steak. And to complete the meal, the participants drank refreshing Cantaloupe and Honey Dew Shakes.

Meet-up at Jose Rafael Fine Coffee

And to cap off a yummy day, the group met up with some Davao Bloggers at the cozy Jose Rafael Fine Coffee. The group enjoyed their yummy Choco Chips Jaffles which they ate with various hot and cold coffee, chocolate, and tea drinks.

It was indeed a great day to start what is to be a legendary epic tour of our beloved Davao City!

Information:

MAM BEBS Bakery
Owner: Joseph Andrew dela Serna
Price Range: Hot Meals – P30 to P80, Pastries – P300 – P600
Location: CVA Building, CM Recto Street, Davao City
Contact Numbers: +6382-22718131, +6382-3018691

ZORB PARK
Owner: Mr. Sonny Dizon
Services: Zorb Ride
Price: P200
Location: Riverfront Corporate City, Diversion Road, Maa, Davao City

PABLO’S Steaks and Crabs
Owner: Sunglao Family of Gen Santos City
Price Range: P250 – P2000 (Premium Steaks)
Location: Metro Lifestyle Complex, Jacinto cor. F. Torres, Davao City
Contact Number:+6382-222-0793
Email Ad: pablos.davao@yahoo.com

JOSE RAFAEL Fine Coffee
Owner: Dennis Montecillo
Price Range: P80 – P200
Locations: Door 2, Phase 1 Insular Village, Lanang, Davao City (Next to China Bank); Buhangin Branch
Petron Complex, Airport View, Diversion Road, Davao City
Contact Numbers: +6382-3055698 and +6382-2351647

Photos by Lyle Santos.