Mango Passion from Swirls Ice Cream

Pardon my consequential posts on frozen treats and delectable desserts as of late, I've given myself the liberty to indulge. If you can remember, I previously posted about Swirls Ice Cream at SM City Davao and made mention of their "Carfait" treat and how I wanted to try it. Guess what? Not too long after I sampled their ice cream offerings, I returned and tried it!

There are a few selection of Carfait dessert treats on their menu but here is the one that I tried:

Mango Passion: This frozen treat will give you major sugar high. Here's what you'll find in every cup/serving. Several layers of the uniquely prepared vanilla ice cream from Swirls, then added with several layers of mango syrup, and more slices of fresh mango to complete the serving! Hence, you can get a good balance of the potent mango flavor from the syrup and the combination of sweetness and tartness from the real mango slices. The serving is topped off with a stemmed cherry! To be honest, I was quite impressed with the serving knowing that it's priced at only PhP 95!

They do have a few other choices on their Carfait menu but I think the Blueberry Cheesecake flavor is worth a try! Whether you're wanting to cool off from the heat or a delectable treat to your palate, this one's a winner! 

Have you tried any of Swirls Ice Cream's frozen treats yet?

Visit them at the second floor of SM City Davao, fronting SM Food Court.

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Swirls Ice Cream at SM City Davao

Frozen desserts always bring back memories of childhood. There is something about ice cream and sundaes that makes me feel like a child. Hence, I can't deny that there are times that I give into my cravings and treat myself to a scoop of my favorite ice cream or gelato whenever I get the chance. And as a self-confessed foodie, I make it my mission to explore new offerings like Swirls Ice Cream in SM City Davao.

Image via SM City Davao Twitter

A few weeks ago, I saw a tweet from SM City Davao's official Twitter account making a mention of a new ice cream shop opening business to all visitors of the said mall. When I went to SM last weekend, I was determined to give it a try.

Swirls Ice Cream in SM City Davao is the latest in over 30 branches of the franchise nationwide. They opened their business to the public last July. Hence, Davaoenos who have frequent cravings for frozen treats will surely have their fill without spending too much.

Indeed, you can get your own Swirls Ice Cream for as low as P49 (for each 8 oz. serving). But they do have plenty of choices available on the menu, depending on how you'd like to enjoy your ice cream. Their ice cream, for instance, is available in three cup sizes and prices vary according to the size selected. Aside from the 8 oz., you can get the 12 oz. cups (P 69) and 16 oz. cups (P 85).

They also use real vanilla beans in producing their ice cream mixture that results in a very thick and creamy ice cream, and never too sweet. However, I was slightly disappointed when I got my order for Very Rocky Road. It was nothing at all like pictured on their menu. Yes, I hear that they are priced affordably, so I can't complain if there aren't too many ingredients stuffed in there, but I would appreciate that they charge a little bit for the add-ons than be deceived by what is advertised.

Anyhow, I am looking forward to try their "Carfait". I saw it on the menu and looked tempting. Hopefully, they're as good on the actual serving because I can't wait to give it a try.

Have you tried Swirls Ice Cream yet?

Swirls Ice Cream is located at 2/F of SM City Davao, right in front of the SM Food Court.

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Vikings Buffet Coming Soon at SM Lanang Premier

Buffets are never made for me. For a 'foodie', I oddly have a small appetite. But that does not stop me from wanting to take a bite, especially when a famed restaurant is set to open its doors to Davao. There is no shortage of buffet restaurants in the city but when a new one opens, it's also an exciting prospect to be able to give them a try! One of those restaurants that I am excited to sample and had been waiting for in a while now is Vikings. If you can remember my previous blog here, it's one of those restaurants that I was keeping a close eye on, along with the opening of SM Lanang Premier, because I've heard a lot of good reviews about it and had been itching to see for myself.

Image: Vikings Facebook Page

To my delight, I stumbled onto their Facebook page and it seems as though the much awaited opening date is drawing near. This is a long established buffet restaurant that promises to offer luxury buffet experience to everyone at a reasonable price. The buffet tables at Vikings offer a wide range of cuisines such as Japanese, American, Italian, Chinese, Filipino, European, to name a few. Thus, it is a dream come true to foodies who are serious about trying out various cuisines. Vikings, therefore, makes it possible for one to try out a variety of dishes in one restaurant!

Image: Vikings Facebook Page

I also heard that their dishes vary all the time as they change it every four days. Hence, you can expect something new every time you visit.

No official dates had been released yet as far as the opening date for Vikings at SM Lanang Premier is concerned. Hopefully, a date will be announced soon. I'd definitely be one of those to lineup first!

Visit Vikings on Facebook for more info and to stay updated on their upcoming opening date!

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Annipie's Delicious Cinnamon Rolls

"Annipie - Your Cinnamon Destination". With a restaurant bearing this particular tag line, you would expect nothing short of the best. And with Annipie, you can certainly expect to find the best cinnamon rolls in Davao, if not the Philippines. This store chain has been around since early 90's in Davao and they continue to expand with several new branches in the city, catering to the locals' yearning for their sinful and irresistibly good cinnamon rolls.

When I paid a visit to their Abreeza branch for the first time, I felt it was about time to treat myself to a piece (or two!) of their famed rolls. I don't know what took me so long to finally give their cinnamon rolls a try but taking a bite into it made me felt like it was years wasted of the opportunity to sample one of the best treats for my taste buds! I might sound exaggerating but I haven't been known to do that, and when I do it's because it's well deserved!

The quality of the cinnamon rolls from Annipie starts from the cinnamon bread in itself. It is soft with a right amount of cinnamon flavor and aroma that does not overpower. It sure is an upgraded version of your typical cinnamon bread! Then here comes the best part... the gooey and mouth-watering toppings (choices range from cappuccino and chocolate) and a drizzle of cinnamon syrup. These ingredients help to add the right amount of sweetness and aroma to an already delectable roll.

Have you tried Annipie's famous cinnamon rolls? If not, you should!

Annipie - Your Cinnamon Destination

Contact Nos.: 295-3022 (Malvar Branch), 295-3799 (Ecoland Branch)

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