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Davao City never fails to surprise me. Who would have thought that a cozy business inn like Lispher Inn would boast of a restaurant that serves great tasting Filipino dishes at very affordable prices?

This leg of the Davao Food trip was at Avenida, a restaurant that specializes in Filipino cuisine. They prepared a set dinner for us, letting us try the most ordered dishes in their restaurant. Pearl and I arrived at the place a bit early and had the chance to look around, chat with Mikko, and assess the coziness of the place. The place is simple but elegant in a way.

Blogie raved about their beef misono and I wasn’t disappointed at all. The Beef Misono is I think a must try for everyone who drops by at Avenida. Served with flavored rice and gravy on the side, the dish which costs P35 only is a winner. The beef is tender, with a hint of garlic. I liked the gravy too, because it’s on the side, you can have as many or as little as you want, depending on how you like your beef.

Avenida’s Bangus Belly is also good. I admit to uhm…having second thoughts about the veggies with the Bangus but in the end I liked it. The dish had a strong garlic flavor which works for me. I’m a garlic lover just as I am an onion hater. hehehe. Avenida’s Bangus Belly costs P90 per dish and is good for 2 or 3 people.

Last dish for the night was the sizzling squid sisig with yellow sauce on the side (P60). It was sizzling hot…lol. how redundant. hehe. The sisig had paksiw overtones. A bit sour for me, but still tasty enough to keep me coming back for more.

The verdict: Avenida is perfect not only for the locals but for tourists in the area. The food is affordable and very filipino. An added bonus is the location. Lispher Inn is right in the middle of one of the busiest districts in the city and is just a few minutes away from SM, NCCC Mall, and Matina Town Square.

Avenida Restaurant
Lispher Inn, 13 Juna Avenue,
Juna Subdivision, Matina,
Davao City, Philippines
Tel No.: (6382) 299-1610

Photo credits: Lispher.ph & mydavaocity.com

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harhar. This is why I soo love philippine politics. It beats watching Desperate Housewives. In fact, former speaker Jose De Venecia can star in his own soap opera entitled ‘Desperate Politicians’. With him in the soap are Gloria Arroyo, Fidel Ramos, Erap, and many many more! Be sure to add Nogie too. He’s been drooling over the position, trying to grab as much attention as he could get.

I’m looking forward to a very dirty and interesting mayoral elections in Dadadabaw City. The King Rody Duterts isn’t going to like Nogie’s latest stunt, uh uh…he really wont.

Meanwhile, JDV and his wife GDV is talking of spilling the beans on GMA? Owws? Why oh why only now? Tsk Tsk. Sorry, it aint that effective former speaker.

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I’m posting this…well..because in the past I used to dream of entering UP’s law school. hehe. But reality crashed in and I found out I’m not brave and hardworking enough to enter their world. Anyway, here’s a list of the passers for this year. I was hoping I’d see a familiar name or two…but no. Nobody from UP Mindanao tried I guess.

UP Law Aptitude Examination (LAE) Results
The UP College of Law announces the names of LAE examinees who qualified for interview. The UP College of Law will admit for enrollment this AY 2008 – 2009 only 200 interviewees. Those who will qualify for enrollment shall be required to submit: a) Certificate of Graduation; b) Official Transcript of Records and c) Certificate of good standing for those who have previously enrolled or are enrolled in other law schools, before they are allowed to enroll.
(The official list, of course, is posted near the Office of the College Secretary, Malcolm Hall.)
The list:

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Uh huh. Blog hopping again. This time I stumbled on a travel blog by Ivan Henares, winner of best travel blog for 2007. And, he’s giving away a SEAIR roundtrip ticket to Boracay! Wow oh wow. Just last night I was talking to Loi about how much fun I had there last summer. Is this fate or what?

So here I am, trying my hand out at this one. I want to go back to Boracay because:

1. I want to take more pictures of the island ( I was too shy last time and too busy getting drunk)

2. I didn’t get to strut around in a bikini

3. Some of my best cousins live there (I know, I’m so lucky…hehe.)

4. I want to try my hand at parasailing. Last time I didn’t because my mom thought it was sooo expensive. hmph.

5. Full moon sailing. One of the reasons why I won’t forget Boracay, ever.

There are more really. But that’s the top 5. Of course I’d jump at the chance at seeing my relatives again, especially the Tumaob side of the family. I don’t get to see them often now that we’re based here in Davao. And, just knowing that you can head back and spend days in Bora without your mom hovering over your every action is enough to make me beg for the ticket.lol.

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Wow. I was blog hopping this afternoon when I stumbled upon Money Blogger’s post about the contest he’s currently running on his blog. The lucky winner gets to have a 3rd generation 8 gig iPod nano. The contest is open to all bloggers worldwide and ends on the 8th of February.

As you probably have guessed by now, yours truly is joining the contest. hehe. Who knows? I just might be the lucky blogger. And, if lucky enough, the winner gets to have the ipod in time for valentines day. whohoo. It’s the perfect gift for the dateless. At least, when somebody asks why you didn’t have a date you could claim ‘oh, kasi I was busy tinkering with an ipod I won from the internet’. O di ba? Suchaal. Aww.

Who needs a date anyway? (o sige ako na yan, bitter. haha.)

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Davao’s food scene is very much alive, last year alone countless food joints and strips took root in various areas of the city. From grilled to Spanish to fusion—Davao City has it, and the food can rival that of the other restaurants in other cities but with a slight difference: prices here are more affordable. The Davao Bloggers of course, are more than happy to taste and share to the world the food scene that Davao City has to offer.

For this leg of the Davao Food trip, Blogie brought us to Aseya Bistro Oriental, a charming little restaurant that offers a mix of Thai, Malaysian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine.

For starters we all had the Aseya Salad (P 90), a mix of lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, and other greens with a dressing made of peanut sauce, hoisin, and lots of sesame seeds. The sauce was absolutely delicious, a bit sweet and tangy at the same time. These food trips have really changed my mind about vegetable salads.

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February is a busy month for UP Mindanao. No, change that. January to March is the busiest months in the university. Apart from the Centennial Festivities and UP Mindanao’s anniversary, these months are filled with student organized activities like the Dance Ensemble Concert. So readers, expect more entries about the various events here in UP!

For this entry let me introduce you to Kappa Epsilon’s Rockeumentary. Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and Sorority is one of the oldest organizations here in UP Mindanao, and is credited to bringing the party scene in UP Mindanao to new heights. Remember Sidepocket and MasKErade? Yep, this is the same group.

rocKEumentary, simply put is a night for amateur acoustic artists. If interested, just prepare 3 songs, and dedicate one to women or a girl of your choice, then call or text Llane at 09202784060.

Not a musician? Well, you can still party with the gang and listen to what the bands have to offer fo the night. rocKEumentary is on feb8 at rizal prom and show starts at 7pm. see yah!

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