Golden Brown Restaurant

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Me and my hubby celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary with a lunch date at Golden Brown Restaurant at Ilustre Street, Davao City last December 28, 2010. I would have wanted us to have our date at a restaurant somewhere in Ecoland but it's just too far away. So when we decided that we have to eat just near the downtown area, Golden Brown right away comes to my mind.

We used to frequently eat at Golden Brown when me and hubby were still dating since it is just very accessible to where we usually shop or stroll. I also love their foods and the ambiance is very cozy. The very efficient and approachable waiters is also a big plus when dining at this restaurant.

As usual, hubby ordered his favorite kinilaw while I ordered lechon kawali (deep fried pork belly). We arrived there at around 11:00 o'clock in the morning and we are the first customer. I asked the waiter if I can take photos and he flashed his big smile nodding, saying yes.

Here are some photos I took:

signage in front

the waiter serving us

at the side of the restaurant

inside the restaurant

our order...lechon kawali

and hubby's fave kinilaw
They also have a merienda (snack) buffet available from 2:00 - 6:00 o'clock in the afternoon. The cost is only 85 pesos but look at the buffet table and some few foods already served. It's a heavy snack! Yes, we have tried it before and it's really worth the 85 pesos you'll spend, given the plenty choices of foods they serve.

this is the merienda buffet table and a few foods already served. Only few yet because that was only 11:00 o'clock in the morning and their snack buffet starts at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon.



Here are a list of some of the Golden Brown specialties:

  • Lechon manok (roasted chicken)
  • pork liempo
  • Bicol express
  • Kalderetang baka
  • sweet & sour fish
  • sweet & sour pork
  • lumpia chin chin
  • beef steak
  • pinakbet
  • crab omellette
  • kilawing kambing
  • boneless bangus
The appetizers:
  • spicy chicken skin
  • kinilaw malasugue
  • calamares
  • lechon kawali
  • sizzling sisig
Noodles:
  • satemi
  • lomi
  • crab lomi
  • fish lomi
  • bam - e
  • pancit bihon
  • pancit guisado
  • pancit canton
  • sotanghon
Soup:

  • bulalo soup
  • corn soup
  • sinigang na lapu-lapu
  • sinigang baboy
  • sinigang hipon
  • sotanghon soup

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for orders or delivery :
tel. # 227-6464


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Davao People's Park: Revisited on a Christmas Season

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It's been quite long already since I have visited People's Park here in Davao City. I have heard from friends that People's Park is very beautiful now since there are lots of Christmas decors and lights since it's Christmas. I have seen it featured on national television, TV Patrol news.

I wanted to see it myself so before taking our Christmas vacation, me and hubby went there. There were lots of people queuing at the entrance. Near the entrance gate, you'll see the big tree and it was very nice to look at during the night. Christmas lanterns made of native and recycled materials were decorated atop the durian dome. There were really plenty of people inside and there were even excursionists from nearby provinces.


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Kwek-Kwek: My Fave Street Food

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My fave kwek-kwek

condiments that makes kwek-kwek yummy



Me and hubby were strolling on the streets just having fun to have the "feel" of the pasko fiesta celebration. There are a lot of people on the street. Some are just strolling as well, like us. What I love are the foods. There are many to choose from.



One of my favorite street foods here in Davao City is the kwek-kwek. It's just actually an egg, boiled, soaked in a flour then fried. What makes it delicious is the condiments. It has to be soaked in a yummy spicy vinegar mixed with a little chilli powder to have the spicy taste and a little salt. You can add sliced cucumber or a seaweed which is readily available if you want.
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Merry Christmas

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Greetings to all my friends, visitors and readers a Merry Christmas. May you have a peaceful and grace-filled Christmas with your loved ones.
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Over the Holidays (2 weeks in 1 post)

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The Strombo Show 
The next 3 Sundays on CBC Radio 2, 8 pm 'til Midnight you will hear...
The Strombo Hundred






 Our 100 songs of 2010!
Many are chosen from the G12 of 2010.




 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
On George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight from now until New Years.



Monday Dec 20
Best of Season
Spiritual Teacher, Speaker and Author Deepak Chopra
Tough guy Actor/Director Clint Eastwood

Tuesday Dec 21
Best of Season
General Rick Hillier (former Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Forces)
CBC Dragon and Business Tycoon Robert Herjavec
 
Wednesday Dec 22
Best of Season
Director Tim Burton
 
Director John Waters

Thursday Dec 23
Best of Season
Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington

Adventurer and Virgin CEO Richard Branson

Friday Dec 24

 
Holiday Music Special
George Stroumboulopoulos raps up Christmas with his musical guests 
Kardinal Offishall, Maestro, Moka Only, John McDermott, Hawksley WorkmanChantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida,
Chrissie Hynde, OK Go, Hot Hot Heat, Buck 65, Due Voci,
Karkwa, Johnny Reid, Russel Peters, Deepak Chopra


Week of Dec 26th

Monday Dec. 27
Best of Season
Big Bang Theory actor Jim Parsons
Bravely outspoken Author Salman Rushdie

Tuesday Dec. 28
Best of Season
Actor and Philanthropist Edward Norton
 
 Margaret Trudeau  is a author of two books, Beyond Reason and Consequences, Changing My Mind.

 
Wednesday Dec. 29
Best of Season
Former Lieutenant-General, Senator Roméo Dallaire
Legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka
 
Thursday Dec. 30
Best of Season
Twilight actor Jackson Rathbone

Actress and musician Juliette Lewis

Friday Dec. 31
*NYE Special: a feature interview with the most fascinating person George has met all year.
This show features a look back at 2010 Strombo style! Plus the George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight countdown to 2011!!

From all of us Have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!!
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Christmas Party at Mahan Beach Resort

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We had a Christmas party at Mahan Beach Resort. We decided to hold our party in the beach for a change. We usually have our party in our workplace but make it different this time.


We arrive early in the morning and most cottages were already occupied except for one which was reserved for us. The function hall was filled with people partying, playing parlor games and eating.


When we were already settled and all our things were in place, our "angles" right away grilled the pork meat and fish we brought with us. Keona, me and hubby right away soak ourselves in the beach because the water is gradually receding since it was going low tide.

We were really having fun especially our angels. They played hide and seek, throw beach balls, swim and had fun in the water.

I like Mahan Beach Resort because it's very accessible. It's just near to the barge wharf so we can just walk from there. There was also no corkage so we can just bring with us foods and drinks we want without worrying of corkage fees. It is not also as crowded compared to other more famous beaches in Samal island.

Here are some photos of the resort...
the signage at the entrance

function hall

spectacular view of Davao City across Samal island

exchange of gifts

Mahan resort seaside

my little girl ready for a swim

gazebo with tree house...good thing there are beddings so I was able to breastfeed Keona w/o any hassle:)

Mahan beach


Here are some useful information in case you want to go to Mahan Beach resort... (this is not a paid post...hehe)
Entrance Fee
30Php for Adult day stay and 15Php for Child

Gazebo
300Php(Day Stay)

Gazebo with Tree House
540Php(overnight with beddings)

Non Aircon Dorm
800Php(good for 8 persons with beddings)
400Php(good for 4 persons with beddings)

Aircon Dorm
1750Php(food for 10 with beddings)

Cluster Rooms
1400Php(aircon, toilet and bath, TV)

Function Hall
3000Php(lights, sound system, tables and chairs)

Contact Numbers
301-400 DAVAO
271-5378 SAMAL
0927-775-7780

Email Address
mahan.samal@y7mail.com
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