Of Dancing Fountains and LSS

"I'm walking on sunshine, woooah and don't it feel good!! !"

That's the song that's been playing in my head since Monday. Blame it on the Dancing Fountain show which we watched at SM Lanang Premier. They have an hourly show at their fountain court every night starting from 5:00 pm. Our son has been bugging us to go to "EM-EM" every time he got the chance. Last night while I was folding clothes he handed me his pajama and shirt and said "Tuot Nina(I want to wear clothes)". I willingly obliged and then after dressing him up he said "Ta...Em-Em(Let's go to SM)". *Sigh* my one year old is no longer a baby...he is becoming a brat boy.A boy who has his own wants. He loves EM-EM because he can run all he wants at the huge space at the mall's fountain court. Mike and I get pretty exhausted at times running after him. He is also amazed at the play of lights and water during the hourly fountain shows. I am also delighted by the shows...it somehow brings out the child in me. And seeing my son's look of delight while watching the show warms my heart. Oh I'm getting mushy again. Anyway I am really happy that SMLP have this fountain court. Kids and adult alike  esp. those in the Lanang area like us now have a new place to chill and hang out. I love that the new malls aren't just a place to shop and dine, they are now offering a "lifestyle".

The Obligatory Fountain Pose

Kulay Having a "Moment" after running around

SM Lanang Premier Supermarket

September 28 is a big day for us Dabawenyos. It is the grand opening of one of the most awaited mall in our city, SM Lanang Premier. It is located in Lanang  at the former Lanang Golf Course, in front of Jetti Station/Bloomfields Subdivision/Ford Showroom. One day before the official opening, the media including the Davao Bloggers were invited for a media tour of it's various facilities. I was able to join the Supermarket Tour. The tour were hosted by Johny Bukol and Inday Salad, DJs from I FM. Together with the SM Managers they introduced to us the main features of the supermarket.

Tokyo Tokyo in Davao

There are lots of food chain on my wishlist to open in Davao city and among that list is Tokyo,Tokyo. When I was working in Manila, this is one of my favorite Japanese fast food chain. I fell in love with their Pork Tonkatsu and Red Iced Tea. Tokyo Tokyo gives the consumers quality foods in huge servings at a very affordable price. The last time I got to eat at Tokyo Tokyo was at MOA last 2009 so I was really thrilled to learn that they are  finally opening in Davao at SM Lanang Premier. I was even more thrilled to learn that their Davao branch is their first store expansion outside of Luzon! When I learned that they are inviting bloggers and media for their soft opening I didn't hesitated to sign up. So last September 27, one day before Tokyo Tokyo and SM Lanang Premier grand opening we were there and got the chance to talk with the staff and a sampling of their offerings. 

Their Marketing Manager, Joan Pamplona warmly welcomed us and stated that "As we officially open the doors of Tokyo Tokyo in the heart of Davao, we hope to open a whole new dining experience for all Davaoeños - one of quality, affordable and delicious Japanese cuisine. We're very happy to be opening not only the first branch to be built outside of Luzon, but also the beginning of our long-awaited expansion plans in the VisMin Region"

We were then treated to a Maki-making demo. I can briefly recall my maki disaster with Michael so I watched and learned from the expert.

They also give out raffle prizes to which we didn't win any, no luck again.

Finally we were treated to Tokyo Tokyo's most craved Sumo and Bento Meals.

We were also very very lucky to be treated to their Pearl Milk Tea after the sumptuous meal.  Aside from their Rice meals, they also served snack offerings such as Japanese burgers like Shogun and Shitake Mushroom best paired with Nori Wasabi French Fries and Pearl Milk Teas.

It was such a treat to be part of the opening of the country's #1 Japanese food chain and a perfect way to end the end the evening was of course a group shot...

 and my pose with a geisha ;)