Going back to Gardenia Fresca at Coca Cola Village, Matina last 2^nd week of October was a surprise travel for me since I didn’t know it’s the last day of my former officemate Merricel, we set a special lunch treat for her, who just bid farewell since she just resigned from work.

A blend of fun and playfulness while clicking with my new dlsr turned into a fun shots for us that day and that’s another reason why we choose Gardenia over other restaurants because of its accessibility, it’s near our office and most of all the place was nice, very serene, and the food was cheap and reasonable.

We ordered their local specialty dishes PINAKBET, SISIG & SINUGLAW.

We loved their Pinakbet. The mixture of stir-fried vegetables simmered with pork and spices complete with the ingredients that makes it tasted good. We ate a lot of pinakbet over sisig and sinuglaw. But still, all dishes absolutely satisfied our taste buds. If I recall it correctly we paid no more than P600 pesos for everything.

After emptying our dishes, we rest for awhile and took pictures of us. I loved most the nearby river, I find it romantic.

To sum it all although the restaurant doesn’t really offer much different for us, the good food, ambiance and the view are absolutely worth your try.

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Last March 2009, I planned to make some hair make over for a change, then I met a friend named Jong a.k.a Boobha, he was referred to me by an officemate who happens to be his regular customer in his home based hair service.

At that time, I already saw his potential and talent. And since his mainly relying thru word of mouth and referrals, it got me an idea!

Why don’t I post at Davaosale his home service salon with my testimony?

Then, with just a matter of weeks, my posted topics started to get results, I already received text messages inquiring of his services.

Imagine yourself at the comfort of your own home while having your hair done by a professional hair stylist. This is actually not a new business idea, but since Jong is still saving up for his future salon right at his own home. (nagparenovate siya sa bahay nila para gawing salon) He had tapped a whole new market.

Congratulations Jong for your soon to open salon right at your own home.

To all his loyal customers, Jong still accepts home service with his mobile salon.

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