Davao Delicious

With a new menu of culinary offerings ready, Banana Leaf Asian Café hosted an intimate dinner for a number of bloggers and journalists last 26 June. More than a year ago, I’d gone to that branch in Davao with some friends, but we were disappointed with the food and the service. This time, I believe [...]

The Marco Polo, Davao is incontestably the premier luxury hotel in Davao City to date. Naturally, they offer the best in fine-dining experiences — from Western fare at the Eagles Bar to Cantonese cuisine at the Lotus Court. And now, the newest addition to the Marco Polo’s culinary offerings is Polo Bistro. The allure of [...]

It was very welcome news when I heard that Bryan Bajado and his family had reopened their restaurant in Palm Village. A graduate of the esteemed Center for Culinary Arts and an accomplished chef, Bryan is well-known in Davao for his mouth-watering concoctions. Together with my friend, Rochelle Venuti of Swiss Deli, I was at [...]

Salutti is a cozy bistro with a small but excellent selection of Italian-fusion dishes. This place is perfect for hanging out with friends or bringing a client for drinks. Try their salpicao — it’s to die for!