When bloggers write about Davao, food and adventure almost always comes out as the main theme. That’s because good food and exhilarating adventures abound in this city of 1.3 million.

Recently, a select group of bloggers from Manila, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos  toured a number of Davao’s gastronomic and adventure destinations upon the invitation of Avatar Media.

Mam Bebs Bakeshop, a refreshment parlor owned by the family of blogger Andrew dela Serna, welcomed the participants with a sumptuous snack. Mam Bebs served their famous Pancit Palabok, Pork and Chicken Siopao, Potato Rolls, and Mango Squares.

Mam Bebs

Bloggers huddle at Mam Beb's yummy treats

Full and somewhat feeling sleepy from the food, the event hosts felt it was time to give the participants a preview of what the word, “adventure” means in Davao.  Next up in their itinerary was the Davao Zorb Park.

Davao Zorb Park

Bloggers at the Davao Zorb Park

For the uninitiated, a zorb is a giant ball or an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. People who go zorbing ride inside these giant orbs and roll downhill.

For dinner, the group headed to Pablo’s Steaks and Crabs where the participants got to try the resto’s newest offerings.

DFAT Bloggers at Pablo's Steaks and Crabs

DFAT Bloggers at Pablo's Steaks and Crabs

The participants feasted on samplers of Mussels Chowder, Insalata del Sol, Pablo’s Ceasar Salad, Sausage Platter of Hungarian, Frankfurter, and Beef Banger, Basil and Mint Pesto with Chili Fish, Shrimp in Garlic and Olive Oil, Chicken in Balsamic Barbeque Sauce, Boneless Chicken Steak, Grilled Maple and Mustard Barbeque Pork Chops with Honey Cinnamon Glazed Apples, Country Style Pork Chops, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Mushroon and Asparagus Beef Roll, and Pablo’s Pepper Steak. Cantaloupe and Honey Dew Shakes were also served.

Pablo's Steaks and Crabs

Pablo's Steaks and Crabs

Night cap was at a posh and cozy, Australian-inspired café called, Jose Rafael Fine Coffee. Several Davao Bloggers joined the group in enjoying the cafés mouthwatering jaffles, oz palabok, and their finest coffee and tea.

DFAT 2010 at Jose Rafael Fine Coffee

Bloggers at Jose Rafael Fine Coffee

RESTAURANTS AND ATTRACTIONS MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE:

    MAM BEBS Bakery
    Owner: Joseph Andrew dela Serna
    Price Range: Hot Meals – P30 to P80, Pastries – P300 – P600
    Location: CVA Building, CM Recto Street, Davao City
    Contact Numbers: +6382-22718131, +6382-3018691

    ZORB PARK
    Owner: Mr. Sonny Dizon
    Services: Zorb Ride
    Price: P200
    Location: Riverfront Corporate City, Diversion Road, Maa, Davao City

    PABLO’S Steaks and Crabs
    Owner: Sunglao Family of Gen Santos City
    Price Range: P250 – P2000 (Premium Steaks)
    Location: Metro Lifestyle Complex, Jacinto cor. F. Torres, Davao City
    Contact Number:+6382-222-0793
    Email Ad: pablos.davao@yahoo.com

    JOSE RAFAEL Fine Coffee
    Owner: Dennis Montecillo
    Price Range: P80 – P200
    Locations: Door 2, Phase 1 Insular Village, Lanang, Davao City (Next to China Bank); Buhangin Branch
    Petron Complex, Airport View, Diversion Road, Davao City
    Contact Numbers: +6382-3055698 and +6382-2351647