It has been close to 10 years since I first tasted Blugre Coffee in Davao City, the place where it all began. Now, the coffee chain is up for bigger things and will be opening three branches in Metro Manila this week alone. Way to go! Yesterday, I attended the launch of the first Blugre Coffee in Manila which is right within the confines of Malacañang Palace itself, near St. Jude Catholic School. It is all quite symbolic since President Duterte, as well know, was Davao City Mayor for a long time. "Davao City is now in the national spotlight. We've put off ... Continue Reading...
What is it with Davao City… and durian?
Discussing durian, the fruit, The Philippines most recent celebrity visitor Anthony Bourdain was once quoted as saying in his TV show No Reservations: " Its taste can only be described as...indescribable, something you will either love or despise. ...Your breath will smell as if you'd been French-kissing your dead grandmother." Dead grandma or not, durian certainly looked like it was a staple in Davao City - at least for this tourist. Huge pieces of the fruit were laid out on the sidewalks, more than mangoes or watermelon. I actually had to do a double take, as I ... Continue Reading...
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