The Davao Gourmet Collective opened yesterday at the SM Lanang Premier and will be serving goodies only until tomorrow, August 18, Sunday.
This event gathers some of Davao's exceptional chefs and restauranteurs in one venue and showcase their gourmet dishes for everyone to enjoy.
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| The Davao Gourmet Collective with DOT Regional DIrector Arturo Boncato & Asst. Mall Manager Jerome Yeo |
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| DOT Regional Director Arturo Boncato officially opened the event. |
Joining the gastronomic fair are:
The HRH of Davao cheese, Olive Puentespina, who undoubtedly has the best booth in the lot. Superb presentation and fabulous free sampling on the best cheeses the Malagos Farmhouse has created.
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| Cheese maker Olive Puentespina |
Budding chef Monica Floirendo going Mexican on this event with Barrio Burrito...
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| It's Mexican for budding chef Monica Floirendo with her cousins Jaime & Victoria. |
Sweet tooth pacifier Jonathan Ramirez showcases the JR goodies.
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Jonathan Ramirez of JR & Jonathan's Cupcakery with his sister Joan.
(Inset) Must-try creation- Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cake |
Beko's Biik and its popular Lechon Loaf.
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| Bunny Lim with daughter and the famous Davao Lechon Loaf |
Osvaldo's Cakes created a delectable array for the Kadayawan-- the Durian Cake, Pomelo Cheesecake & Spicy Dilis Cupcake (inset), among his other popular offerings.
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| Good-looking & creative baker, Joel Rodriguez, with his sugary delights. |
The Crazy Cook & Bangkok Wok gives Davao another chance to bite on its famous Bao-Paos & Thai-inspired delights.
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| Carmina del Rosario (here with JP Punsalan) & the vegetarian Bao-Pow of Shitake Mushrooms & Cucumber. |
Cellar de Bocca offers its bestsellers- different flavored empanadas & wines.
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| Tricie Arcenas of Cellar de Boca |
And many more tasty gourmet treats from Villa Margarita (try their Quatro Formazzi Lasagna), Morisco Ristorante Italiano, BluGre Cafe and Hog's Breath Cafe.
First on the scene:
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| Jason Yeo & Vince Arcenas |
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| Young foodies Sophia, Enzo & Iago. |
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| Pat Montemayor with Marilous & AF Sian |
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| Briana Ramos, Itang Laxa & Anavi Ramos |
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| Raffy & Inday del Rosario |
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| SM Lanang Premier Team |
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| Marites & Ricky Pineda with Camille & Bobby Dakudao |
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| Mia Pineda, Tobi Ang, Mia Floirendo & Raffy del Rosario |
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| Ana Marie Cacho-Garcia with good friend from Iloilo |
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| Morris & Bianca with their kids. |
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| Raymond & Chiara dela Paz |
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| Paco Asistido with his family |
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| With Kenneth Ong & Marissa Tionko |
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| With Mia, Cyril, JP & Joel |
