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Jose Rafael Fine Coffee

Posted on 16 April 2009 by Blogie [shortlink]
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The chic yet cozy ambiance, and the Australian-inspired touches… The tasty pasta and waffles (which they call “jaffles”)… The friendly and capable service… The heavenly coffee! All that, and a bit more, in one delightfully inspired package called Jose Rafael Fine Coffee. Their coffee brews are without equal in Davao!

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In search of liquid gold

Posted on 2 March 2009 by Blogie [shortlink]
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One of my guilty pleasures is good coffee — that elixir of the gods. And that’s one of the rare reasons why I miss Metro Manila. In Davao, we don’t have the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (my most favorite café) or UCC (whose coffee offerings might be overpriced, but are excellently brewed). There may [...]

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Caffè Firenzo

Posted on 23 February 2009 by Blogie [shortlink]
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If you’re looking for a classy but cozy café in Davao City (or in Tagum, for that matter), Caffè Firenzo just might be the place for you. There are presently two in the city: their first coffee shop is in Lanang, and the newer one is in downtown Davao. Caffè Firenzo’s brews are alright — [...]

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Kopi Roti

Posted on 30 September 2008 by Blogie [shortlink]
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As coffee shops go, Kopi Roti is a sure win. It has the benefit of having a franchiser who’ll certainly go to lengths to keep quality high and standards followed. And yet, it’s not a very expensive place in which to enjoy good coffee. Not cheap, but the prices aren’t like those of the more [...]

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Resto roundup for the week

Posted on 17 April 2008 by Blogie [shortlink]
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I’ve been eating out for dinner everyday since last week, so I thought I’d do a restaurant roundup, a review of sorts. I went back to the various restaurants I’ve already tried, so I could sample dishes I hadn’t yet tried. Caffé Viveré. I actually haven’t blogged about this place yet (but I should have [...]

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Hanoi Vietnamese Cuisine

Posted on 1 February 2008 by Blogie [shortlink]
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Vietnamese cuisine for me is soul food. I mean, when eating Vietnamese food, I feel refreshed and nourished. What I appreciate in their cooking is that, their dishes contain a healthy amount of vegetables and spices. In Davao, the best place for authentic and soulful Vietnamese cuisine is Hanoi. With two branches now, Hanoi is [...]

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Dulce Manos Café

Posted on 5 January 2008 by Blogie [shortlink]
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Dulce Manos Café. It’s one of those places where you can expect home-made cooking goodness. It’s a cozy affair — about 6 intimate tables inside and 4 larger ones out front (al fresco) — which adds to the homey ambience of this new café in town. When my friend Rochelle told me about it the [...]

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Fagioli Coffee Club

Posted on 17 December 2007 by Blogie [shortlink]
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A number of coffee shops have opened in Davao this year, but none that have truly caught my attention as Fagioli Coffee Club has. On the way to the Waterfront Insular Hotel one night, I noticed the new, big yellow sign along J.P. Laurel avenue, and the huge glass panels of the café. Good, I [...]

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Basti’s Brew — more than just coffee

Posted on 21 November 2007 by Blogie [shortlink]
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I thought that it would be fitting to have Basti’s Brew as my first feature here, this coffee shop being my favorite and my usual haunt. In fact I’m right there while I blog this. As I’ve written before over at Ang Dabawenyo, Basti’s Brew Coffee Station at Victoria Plaza is probably the most successful [...]