Davao

It is my second time to go to Davao City. My first time was with my previous workmates. When we went there, we didn't explore the city but we went to Touristy places like Crocodile Farm, Eden Park and Davao Zoo.

I miss my workmates and all the fun adventures we did on my first time here but I didn't get to
explore the city more than I do on my second time around. Well it is because our main business why we went here is for business and to promote our Hotels and Resorts. I am forever grateful for this opportunity that my company has given me. I am just lucky to have a company that shares my best interest in life - traveling. Talking about mixing business with pleasure.

We stayed at Pinnacle Hotel. It is located at the heart of Davao City, a few minutes walk from Gaisano Mall and Matina Central. They were kind to accept our request for an early check in because we had an early 7AM flight.

 After a few cat naps we headed to Nanay Bebeng's for a heavy lunch. This is the start of our Davao food trips. Hahaha! Nanay Bebeng's serves local Davao specialties like Crabs, Tuna, Blue Marlin, Sinigang etc. in buffet style! OMG. PAPAK KUNG PAPAK! I love their young corn dish. Yun ata yung talagang pinapak ko aside from crabs. Haha!

 We started working after lunch and after a long work day, we had a cute dinner at Sea Green Cafe in Magsaysay Ave. It is a cute cafe with my current favorite color design (Sea green / sea foam green), very chic and with rustic theme. I like how this cafe made me feel so relaxed and very homey knowing that this day was a very energy draining one. So Comfort food it is! We ordered three different kinds of pasta, Vegetable Pesto Pasta, Salmon Carbonara and Plain carbonara. All three pasta was so good and the best part is, it is all organic! The owner was also very accommodating.

Our first day in Davao was definitely a game changer for us. We called 10 accounts in our half day and most importantly, I had a great time with these ladies because I got to know them more deeply.

<3 Mrs. D

Cafe Piansa

Marikina is the new Maginhawa! You heard it right guys! Go to Marikina and you can explore variety of restaurants. From Italian, Japanese, Korean, Filipino... name it! You can find it in Marikina. I am getting biased here because I lived in Marikina my whole life and even though I don't live there anymore because I got married, my heart still belongs to her. Marikit-na :)

Anyway, we started the first day of March with a family date. Ali and I spent the whole 1st of March with my parents and their new dog. Deedee!

So cute!!! She's a Jack Russel. Excuse my hubby's feet. Haha!

 We had breakfast at Mcdonald's Marcos Highway where we always have brekky on Sundays before I got married. Then we went to the wet market for our errands, had lunch at my grand parents' house, then back to our condo to take a bath. (Hahaha! Walang liguan!) Ali had a client meeting that afternoon so I just stayed home and watch Once upon a time. After his client meeting, we went to Macky's for merienda - old school goto with dugo (YUMMERS!), tokwa't baboy and sago't gulaman. We picked up my Mom and brother to hear mass at Our Lady of the Abandoned where we got hitched, and lastly... we had dinner at Cafe Piansa. (ang haba ng intro ko eto lang naman ang gusto kong iblog. Haha!)

So anyway, Cafe Piansa is located at Midtown. Its a small Cafe with a very unique concept. It was actually kinda creepy eating here. Who would want to eat in a cell? Chamber? beside an electric chair? Hahaha! But it was not quite dark as it is in a real prison. It was actually fun! Walls are decorated with loads of information about tortures and punishments. Don't worry, pictures posted are not morbid. Haha! They are interesting and factual. Their bar area was the hall of justice, some of the dining area are in a cell and they have a corner for mugshots. My camera died on me when I was about to take a mugshot pic. BOO!

We ordered Beef Mango salad, Pasta Bolognese, four cheese pizza, penne in red sauce and for my hungry husband lengua.

  All in all, it was okay, a hole in a wall and a unique experience for food lovers. Enjoy!

<3 Mrs D

Antipolo Family Date

This was long overdue post that I wanted to share with my non exsistent readers. (LOL) Last January 17, 2015, I asked my parents, brother and husband to go out on a family date. My Dad was very fond of this. He's always so game when I invite them to go out with us but he's so lazy to drive so he always ask Ali to drive for the whole family. Hahaha!

Anyway, we agreed to go to Antipolo for an over looking dinner because we have a Spa reservation nearby after that. So we went to Leonardo's (our family's favorite restaurant with videoke in Rizal) but unfortunately, Leonardo's is jam packed because yeah, its a Saturday gimik night. Ali and I suggested that we try Cloud 9. Its in the top most and they had a gorgeous view of the city.

Cloud 9 was also packed but were willing to wait due to hungriness and we also thought that we'll stick to one restaurant nalang because its a Saturday. You know, gimik night! Hahaha!

Cloud 9's food was divine. Filipino dishes are served. We ordered Corn soup, Sisig, Liempo and Chopseuy. My husband and my Dad loves Filipino food so much! As for me and my brother, second lang because we love our PP combos (pasta and pizza), while my Mom was neutral. The place was okay too if you wanted to have a full view of the City. It's even beautiful if you go here at sunset. Mas emo ang feels but I will not recommend it for a romantic getaway because pak na pak talaga sa tao. One thing I didn't like about this place was their slow service. They didn't have a receptionist to accomodate you while waiting, instead, our family and other guests are on a first come first serve basis. So parang fast food lang.

After dinner we decided to explore the whole area. I've been to Cloud 9 two times, the first time was with my friend way back in college and the second one is with Ali because we have a food tasting for our wedding held at Cloud 9. Ever since, I didn't bother to explore the whole Cloud 9 area until last January. They have a roof deck called 360 where you can go via wooden bridge or stairs. You have to pay Php50.00 if you're walk-in guests, but if you dine and show your receipt to them, the Php50.00 is free of charge. Its exciting to use the wooden bridge because the lights are changing. May ganong effect.

 After climbing up the wooden bridge, we were so amazed by the view from the top most section. At ang lamig lamig doon!

We happen to wear the same hues! Blue and White! Hindi namin pinagsuapan to ha!

After spending lots of time in the deck,  we went down to discover an art gallery! Let me tell you that I LOVE LOOOOOVE NUDE PAINTINGS!!! I'm not that artsy fartsy but I really appreciate nudity as art. Actually pati sex paintings gustong gusto ko rin. I even plan to have one on our place but of course when my future kids are old enough to understand the art. Hehehe!

 I wanted to stay longer because there's a live painting session happening but we didn't have the time because of our spa appointment. Huhuhu! We used the stairs and cement bridge to go down because my Husband and Dad got dizzy from the wooden bridge. (LOL)

Tips for Cloud 9 goers: Go here at Sunset, enjoy the view and please see their art gallery.

<3 Mrs. D