Davao FAT2: Mamu's Resto Bar

Mamu's was a pleasant surprise. I was quite pleased with the long-table set-up they had for us bloggers when we visited and we all got the chance to chat with the owners since they sat with us. We were also treated to a tour of their hotel rooms and I think I'm going to stay there the next time I visit Davao. 

Here's some of the unique delicacies that were served to us:

Smoked Tuna Sashimi

Seaweed

And the superstar of the night for me was the durian float.

Mamu’s Resto Bar 
Anisabel Suites, along Bacaca Road, 

Rolling Hills, Davao City

+(6382) 225-8114

Davao FAT2: Pepper & Peppers

I have to be honest, I was decidedly dazed when we went to dine at Pepper & Peppers. I must have left my brains at the Xcelerator Camp since I had just gotten engaged a few minutes before heading down for Pepper & Peppers. I barely remember getting in Drew's  SUV, picking up Juned, Maki and Manolo at Casa Leticia and finally getting myself in Pepper & Peppers. I do remember though that the owner is a very pretty lady! (So sorry I was on cloud 9 during lunch).

Pepper & Peppers superstar is the iberian chicken. I could only sniff the heavenly smell and keep myself from drooling all over the baked chicken, while I enviously watched my fiance, Jayvee, Fritz and Drew sample the chicken.  (I have unfortunately developed an allergy for chicken). If you plan to eat the iberian chicken better pre-order it 2 hours before going to the resto.

I absolutely loved the tender spare-ribs and I think that's what I ate the most while we were there (thanks to Drew who just kept putting `em on my plate!). 

The fish fillet was also great (not so sure if that's what this is called) and it's very tasty. 

I also found the krispy sisig very unusual. 

Pepper & Peppers

The Site

Jacinto ext. (near Bangko Sentral)

+(82) 303-5955

Must haves: iberian chicken and spare ribs

Can do without: sisig (it's okay, but I found it a bit dry)

Price range: PhP250 is safe

The Lakwatsera's Rating: must have the spare ribs again!

Davao FAT2: Kangaroo (Coffee Shop)

There are coffee shops and there are coffee shops, but when Drew excitedly told me about his new find (Kangaroo) in Davao, I knew that this was a must-go-to coffee place. 

The first time I went to Kangaroo was back in October 2008 when it was pretty new. When we arrived I was very pleased with the shop's set up since it was bright (and not glare-y) and spacious. The shop also did not just have boring tables and chairs, but had a mixture of cozy sofas and nooks where you can have some privacy. And most importantly, they have free wifi! I definitely looked forward to visiting again for Davao FAT2.

Kangaroo is quite known for the rare civet coffee (PhP300 per cup). My friends say that it's good and worth the price. I wasn't able to sample it on both occassions since coffee keeps me up and we went in the evening. I like the fact that Kangaroo serves its hot drinks on very big mugs.

  

Aside from various beverages, Kangaroo serves different cakes and pastries. Just looking at the selection below makes me want to log-off from my PC now and head for Davao. They served us yummy chocolate mint cookies (I have no idea if there's another place that serves that kind of cookies).  

An outstanding addition to Kangaroo were the artworks from various local artists (also for sale). I think it's a clever idea since it would boost awareness for local art. 

I wish coffee shops here in Manila would emulate Kangaroo. It's definitely a good place to hang-out with your friends.

Kangaroo Coffee Club
Corner of Tionko and Mapa streets
Davao City
Tel. 082-222-2800 or 222-2766