Johann Coffee Corner / Coffee Shop

Carbonara and Matcha blend

Coffee shops are booming in the city of Davao though I am not a fan of coffee still, I love to go somewhere with a couple of friends and talk about life or anything under the sun. I have a chance to visit one- Johann Coffee Corner. It's located in Obrero Street, situated near the Business class bar. The place is convenient since people from the bar can have a coffee or just chill after drinking. Surprisingly, you can drink  cup of coffee in less than Php 100. 

Closer look of Carbonara

I tried their Carbonara. The taste is light, not the usual one that is loaded with heavy cream.

Closer look of Matcha Blend

I also tried their Matcha blend. The taste is also light, as the matcha does not overpower its creaminess.

Tables & Chairs

 The interior has a brown, gray  and green palette.

Interior

Counte

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Eagle's Ridge | Bukidnon-Davao

Eagle's Ridge (Tagaytay of Davao)

Breakaway (v); to detach oneself especially from a group, get away

            ; to depart from former or accustomed ways

A Holy week special

It's the time of the year again. It's holy week and almost everyone is enjoying a long, reflective weekend. It's the perfect time to detach ourselves from busy schedules, traffic and messy city life. Let me introduce to you the Tagaytay of Davao City, Eagle's Ridge. Located at BuDa (Bukidnon-Davao), this resort has just opened its doors to public. Yay! It used to be private but is now ready to serve tourists and locals of the city. 

How to get there?

You can ride a bus at the bus terminal at Ecoland. 

Non air conditioned bus : Php 100 (student) and Php 135 (regular). 

Air conditioned bus : Php 135 (student) and Php 170 (regular). 

*Prices varies without prior notice.

The travelling time from downtown usually takes 1 hour and 45 minutes (more or less). 

When you see this signage at the left side of the road, you know you're on the right track!

Entrance

Upon entering the vicinity of the area, you will be greeted by different kinds trees, plants and flowers. What I love the most are the pine trees because they make me feel like I'm not in Davao area. The wind is cool and fresh. Be sure to bring your jackets and winter clothes to keep you warm.

This rest house can accommodate 10 persons or so. The rate of this fully furnished house is P7000 per night, which includes the usage of kitchen, electricity and all amenities. Additional payment will be made if you want to add extra bed/foam. 

Amenities include:

Hot/cold shower, TV with Cable, Sound system, Viodeke bar, Refrigerator, Kitchen (complete with utensils, grilling station and table top burner), Water Dispenser, Bonfire area and Generator.

For addition activities:

Trekking -(with tour guide) Jordan River and Falls (Php 500)

Check in time: 2pm. Check out: 12 pm. 

Walk ins are discouraged. Half of the total payment should be deposited to confirm reservation. Balance should be fully paid upon check in. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Photo credit to Emjay of www.everydayemjay.me

It has a living room with a fireplace. A bonfire area if you enjoy star gazing at night while drinking a glass of wine. 

Bar area

They also have this Entertainment area which is karaoke ready.

This place is just perfect for relaxation and to be one with nature again. We all need to recharge ourselves and fix ourselves from deep within. Trees, nature, birds and cool breeze are just some of the things you will truly love from this place.

Sunset

Eagle's Ridge Rest House

Bukidnon-Davao (BuDa)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/eaglesridgeresthouse

Phone: 0947 287 0901 

Email: eaglesridgeresthouse@gmail.com

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Jose Mari L. Yupangco of Yamaha to promote the Philippines at Asia Leaders Forum in Real Estate this March 2017

On March 30, 2017 from 10AM to 3PM, another Asia Leaders Forum in Real Estate will be launched in Davao this time with the collaboration between Yupangco Electronics Corporation (Distributor of Yamaha Sound and Audio Technology) headed by Jose Mari L. Yupangco and TAG Media and Public Relations headed by Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas. 

Just last month, January 31, 2017 at Misono Japanese Restaurant in Makati, the first of its series for this year under Asia Leaders Forum has been launched with speakers that includes Dr. Elton Tan of E-Hotels, Robert L. Yupangco of Zoomanity Group, Engr. Ben Co of BSC Construction, Mario Berta of Flyspaces, Congressman Prospero "Butch" Pichay of Surigao Del Sur, Koo Kwan Kon of Global Morning City Development among others. Attended also by representatives from SMDC, ProFriends, DMCI, DibZ and Megaworld. 

The subject matter experts are trail blazers in their fields. Participation at Asia Leaders Forum will give you the competitive edge you need to beat the myriad of other real estate participants chasing deals. These experts will share with you their strategies. 

For this year of ASEAN 50th Anniversary and the chairmanship of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, all eyes are focus to the Philippines as the hosting country, it's time to showcase the skills of the Filipinos and the Philippines products and services. Asia Leaders Forum is just one way to promote the backbone of any organizations and our world class infrastructures and talents. 

The objective of the forum is to promote the Philippines as the premier business hub in Asia and to share to participants the updates with regards to the real estate landscapes in the Philippines & beyond, technology & digital marketing and the government mandates and initiatives to improve the real estate sector in the country. 

For more information, please contact grace@tagmedia.asia or call 09166299381.

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Review: Red Corner, Ecoland Davao City

Red Corner, Tulip Drive

Along the street of Tulip Drive is where another branch of Red Corner situated. Curious as we are, my friend and I tried this store. I've been hearing few compliments about this store and it's time to finally prove it! We went there at 3pm and there were only two customers. The ambiance is good. They have a flat screen tv which plays Game of Trones when we got there.

"Pacman" for Php 165

I tried the "Pacman" burger. Of course it is named after Manny Pacquiao. It is topped with cheese sauce, caramelized onion, sauteed mushrooms and honey-cured bacon. In short, yummy saturated fats. But who cares? It's bacon and burger.

The burger is served in a wooden chopping board with paper. The only problem that I encountered is that sometimes the the burger sticks in the paper. They could just get rid of the paper though.

"Pacman"- closer look

This new branch is just a few steps away from the Buffet Palace located in Matina, It's a 5 minute walk from the main road. I'll definitely go back to this place and try their other burgers. 

Lamps are love

Thanks for reading! How about you? What's your favorite burger store?

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Review: Yurushi Japanese Restaurant, Davao City

Along the Uyanguren area of Davao city is where this little restaurant located. Owned by a Japanese, this little food establishment deserves a little acknowledgement here in my blog. My friends ordered Chaahan and Katsudon, but they also offer other Japanese food that you can try on. Sorry for the low quality pictures though.

The serving is pretty huge that can really fill your appetite! Katsudon is at Php 75. It is really affordable knowing that the serving size is quite huge.

The picture above is what I tried, as I can remember it is called "Chaahan". My memory is really bad, guess I have to take down notes next time. Anyway, it has mixed veggies and eggs. For some reasons it has quite similarities with Chaofan of Chowking. This dish cost me less than Php 50, but filled my big appetite! I commend this dish though.

I recommend visiting the place at 5 to 6 pm if you are planning to have a dinner here, since it is usually full at 7-8 pm onward. Anyway, I will surely come back to this place!

Budget: 50 and above

Atmosphere: ★★★★★

Service:★★★★☆

Food: ★★★★★

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Aling Foping's Halo-halo

In relation to my post, Jelly Citea, this next food review is still found at the MTS (Matina Town Quare). As you see, I visit this place often. Well, this place used to be plain with just bench and play grounds around. First of all, I am not a drinker or a party person; I simply visit this place because it has lots of new restaurants and foods to be tried on. One day, my blogger friends, Jonas and Kevin wanted me to try Aling Foping's Halo-halo and so, this is the post is all about.

I regretted for not taking pictures of the place that time but it’s just a simple place. It is not air-conditioned so that you would enjoy the cool breeze of the air while eating your halo-halo. The halo-halo comes in a medium sized plastic container. Upon ordering, they will be giving a checklist and you must choose at the maximum of six items to be added on your halo-halo. Good thing I chose the best ingredients namely Langka, Leche Flan, Pinipig, Red Mongo, Saba and Ube.

The checklist

Personal Picks: Please refer to my chechlist

Budget: Php 85 to Php100
VALUE: ★★★★☆☆(The price, for me as a student, is a bit high.)
ATMOSPHERE:★★★★☆ (The place is good as you can breathe fresh air..)
SERVICE:★★★★☆ (Good.)
FOOD:★★★★☆ (Creamy halo-halo)

Me, Kevin and Jonas :)

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Jelly Citea

This food post has something to do with one of my favorite drinks, the milk tea. Well, if you are to visit Davao City, different milk tea restaurants are built across the city. Kangaroo Cafe, Alley Cat, Coffee Cat and Green Cafe, just to name some. Truly, this lovely city is prigressing very rapidly that in just a year, lots and lots of milk tea restaurants arose.

Every weekend or every time I have vacant time, in which I rarely have, my friends and I try to take advantages of these milk tea restaurants. We are so food adventurous that we look forward to try one food to another. Our feet brought us in MTS (Matina Town Square). Well, this place is very calm and relaxing when the sun is still up but become a party ground when the sets. Usually, this place starts to be noisy at 8pm. Different bands will start to play and people will begin to drink and party.

I haven't taken a picture of the place since it didn't come in my mind but maybe, I'll try it next time. Well, there are a lot of milk teas to choose from! But I tried Wintermelon Rock Salt and Cheese and Macau. Based on my dull memory, the large sized will cost you Php 90 while the small one is in Php 80 something. I ordered the Winterwatermelon Rock Salt and Cheese in sized small tumbler. It is chocolate flavored and my taste buds loved the taste since I am a chocolate lover. It has some sago and it and you won't really regret to try it if you have a sweet tooth.

Macau is a different story though. I ordered it in large size tumbler. At the first sip, all I can taste is a tea with a bitter taste as an after taste. At first, I didn't appreciate it. It is topped with some creamy cheese. Until when I am halfway, I thought of mixing the mixture and POOF! I never thought that it would be this good! It is not as sweet as the Wintermelon but it has an adorable taste since it has a cheese on its top. Well for me, it’s not main stream like the winterwatermelon and definitely worth a try!

Personal Picks: Wintermelon Rock Salt and Cheese and Macau (Haven't tried the other milk teas).

Budget: Php 50 (if you are to order the small size tumbler) to Php 150 per milk tea.

VALUE: ★★★★ ★(Affordable!)
ATMOSPHERE:★★★★☆ (The place is okay, not too spacious, they also have this post-note messages from the customers.)
SERVICE:★★★★☆ (Good.)
FOOD:★★★★★ (I recommend this!)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jellycitea

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Saging Repablik

Last September 11, 2014, we visited the Saging Repablik along the Tionko avenue, corner V mapa street, Davao City. Basically, Banana Repablik primarily offers viants and dishes that is incorporated with Saging or Banana (in english). Davao City is one of the main producers of Banana in the country. It is because Davao is a tropical city which has rich soils for banana to grow. Sometimes, it is also exported to the different countries. The owner has innovated a restaurant which promotes Davao City and Philippines as a whole. 

Saging Repablik opened its doors to the public last June 27, 2014. Though this restaurant is just months old, there are already people who franchised and invested to this banana-themed restaurant. This unique concept has made it successful. With this, they invited bloggers to join their Blogger's night.

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