Last February I had to make a quick trip to Davao. Except for my hotel, I did not have much planned ahead. I only zeroed in on where to eat lunch after flipping through the pages of my plane's inflight magazine, where the black paella of Belito's Vineyard came highly recommended. Aside from pork, I love squid. You might recall a post I made earlier on paella negra here.
Belito's Vineyard is tucked away in a residential compound, and perhaps because it was a Sunday (thank God it was open) it was unusually quiet. Only a couple was there when I arrived. I ordered the black pella and the crispy pork ribs.
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| The black paella, Belito's signature dish. It can handily serve 3-5 persons. Rich and dark, full of squid meat. Onions and lime cut through the rich flavor. My favorite is the tutong, rice sticking to the bottom of the pot made crisp. |
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| Lightly battered pork ribs. I love the vinegary, spicy sauce which hint of fish paste. This dish was also good, I can't help but eat with my hands. |
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| They were short on home-made durian ice cream, so I made do with strawberry ice cream. Rich and creamy--a perfect cap for a sumptuous lunch. |
Palm Drive, Bajada, Davao City
(+63) 82 227 6726
Opens daily, 11 am to 10:30 pm
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