I miss Manila

Exactly a month ago, I was in Manila to attend a Vendor Conference for Local.Com Philippines where our center was recognized as the "Rising Star" awardee and for having the Best QA unit.

Well, to me this conference is really meaningful, for it marked my first time to be in Manila after 14 long years. Many things have changed, but one things for sure I won't trade Davao with Manila. Laid-back Davao is just too beautiful to the ever-congested, heavy-polluted, fast-paced Manila.

But one thing that I would like to have Davao, which Manila has, is the ooohhh-so-yummy and heavenly food. I have to admit, Davao deli is really really boring and as food aficionados describe it - Davao is just all about barbecue, barbecue and more barbecue. No wonder, my dad keeps on complaining about our food here in the South.(My father grew up in Pampanga).

Anyway, here are some of the pics of that delicious meal I've had on the 2nd day of our conference at Astoria. The cheesecake, mashed potato and all the food you see there are oohh-so mouth-watering...I can even taste it still!!! sigh!!!

A decade of good food

Our favorite Bigby's Cafe' and Restaurant just turned 10 years old last December 8 and as a way of thanking their loyal patrons, they throw out an eat-all-you-can buffet for only P249.00 (inclusive of an ice tea). It was certainly one of my most awaited event every December, since Bigby's hold this annually.

We were able to first join in the fun in 2006, when I was still in Cagayan De Oro for an immersion training for my previous company. Last year, their SM Davao resto run-out of tickets when we got there, that we ended up eating at Red Ribbon (which was not a bad idea either). This year, we got the tickets a day earlier, just to make sure that we'll be accommodated.I even invited friends and officemates to check it out, and they did.

From pasta, to their tender porkloin, beefies, fish fillets and the heavenly chocolate cakes...it was certainly all worth it.

Thank you Bigby's for that blow-out buffet party! Happy anniversary, more power and more years to come.