Not to Be Dramatic, but This Local Davao Ice Cream Belongs on Your Holiday Table

So, it’s the season of giving again, and you’re days away from your next potluck, and you don’t have the energy to cook. Maybe you’re invited to your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s family celebration this holiday and want to bring something that stands out. Perhaps you just really want something new to bring to the table to spice up the food rotation you always prepare for … Continue reading Not to Be Dramatic, but This Local Davao Ice Cream Belongs on Your Holiday Table

EatsmeJax!December 22, 2025December 22, 2025Leave a comment

Chow Chronicles, Cuisine, Davao, Others

Cafe Gervacios—Davao’s Homegrown Bakery Elevating to a European-Inspired Cafe

SECOND BITES!! Updated as of December 12, 2025 Graced by the presence of the 15th Vice President of the Philippines, VP Sara Duterte, Cafe Gervacios fully opened its doors to the public last April 20, 2024. Cafe Gervacios is a story of resilience about a humble bakery’s entrepreneurial endeavor amidst the chaos that these past years brought. This humble bakery has stood out and has … Continue reading Cafe Gervacios—Davao’s Homegrown Bakery Elevating to a European-Inspired Cafe

EatsmeJax!December 14, 2025December 14, 20251 Comment

Chow Chronicles, Cuisine, Davao, European, Others

Davao: Blarney’s Irish Pub Review

Do you know anything about Irish food or Irish pub culture? Personally, this didn’t cross my mind, but pubs are actually a big part of Ireland’s culture. If you’ve watched a lot of movies in European settings or if you’ve watched documentaries and clips, you’ll see people in pubs drinking Guinness, which is a true Irish staple. In Ireland, pubs are held in the same … Continue reading Davao: Blarney’s Irish Pub Review

EatsmeJax!November 10, 2025November 10, 2025Leave a comment

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Off The Radar: Unique Dishes in Davao No one talks about

Updated – December 16, 2025 Last June 2025, I joined a chocolate crawl in Davao that allowed me to try out different versions of culinary innovations from one common ingredient – the cacao. It was an eye-opening experience, leading me to believe that there is so much to discover in the city of Davao. Whatever we see on social media is just the surface level … Continue reading Off The Radar: Unique Dishes in Davao No one talks about

EatsmeJax!November 5, 2025December 16, 2025Leave a comment

Asian, Chinese, Chow Chronicles, Cuisine, Davao, Filipino, Other - Asian

Davao: Hunter’s Kitchen Review

If you’re a foodie in Davao, you might have heard of Hunter’s Kitchen. It’s a Filipino-Chinese restaurant tucked in the neighborhood of DBP Village in MAA. For years, it has been putting its own unique spin on Filipino and Chinese cuisine. For many, they are the benchmark for judging what a good Fil-Chi restaurant should be, especially when it comes to modern dining. In 2025, … Continue reading Davao: Hunter’s Kitchen Review

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