After the ADDU Baccalaureate Mass last 14 March 2008, I was invited by one of ninongs of our wedding to a newly opened cafe. Mr. Bobby Orig, Senior VP of Davao Light, has been a close friend since my NAMFREL days in early 90's until the 2004 elections. I met my wife in my last stint as NAMFREL coordinator, with Sir Bobby as our NAMFREL Chairperson. Currently, Sir Bobby is the Vice Chairperson of the Ateneo de Davao University's Board of Trustees.
The place is named Cafe Andessa: “Andessa” is a combination of siblings’ names, “An” for Sue Anne, “D” for Dino and “Essa” for Vanessa. It sits right in front of their residence (#2 Cabantian Road, Carpio Subd., Davao City; from Buhangin Road, it’s just a few meters away from the Buhangin/Diversion Crossing, after Cartir Square. The cafe can accommodate approximately 50 people. Interior decoration is very similar to the Orig's house.
Ms. Janette Huang-Teves in her Sunstar article "Lutong Orig" has this to say:
"Huge mirrors and colored glass adorned the wooden walls. Wicker and wrought iron chairs as well as dark wooden tables were especially ordered from Angeles City, which was where the Origs resided in the mid 80's. The high ceiling contributed to the restaurant's relaxing log cabin ambience, pleasantly reminding you of Tagaytay or Baguio. The quaint cafe is filled with Tita Joy's collection of novelty items and unique decorations."
The menu includes Filipino and international recipes. The cafe offers good old fashioned home or "lutong bahay" cooked meals. The specialties include Bicol Express (P105), laing (P75). The SMB was great, and wine, too.
I recommend this cafe when you are in Davao City.
The place is named Cafe Andessa: “Andessa” is a combination of siblings’ names, “An” for Sue Anne, “D” for Dino and “Essa” for Vanessa. It sits right in front of their residence (#2 Cabantian Road, Carpio Subd., Davao City; from Buhangin Road, it’s just a few meters away from the Buhangin/Diversion Crossing, after Cartir Square. The cafe can accommodate approximately 50 people. Interior decoration is very similar to the Orig's house.
Ms. Janette Huang-Teves in her Sunstar article "Lutong Orig" has this to say:
"Huge mirrors and colored glass adorned the wooden walls. Wicker and wrought iron chairs as well as dark wooden tables were especially ordered from Angeles City, which was where the Origs resided in the mid 80's. The high ceiling contributed to the restaurant's relaxing log cabin ambience, pleasantly reminding you of Tagaytay or Baguio. The quaint cafe is filled with Tita Joy's collection of novelty items and unique decorations."
The menu includes Filipino and international recipes. The cafe offers good old fashioned home or "lutong bahay" cooked meals. The specialties include Bicol Express (P105), laing (P75). The SMB was great, and wine, too.
I recommend this cafe when you are in Davao City.
Sue-Anne, Sir Bobby and Tita Joy Orig
For reservations: Telephone number (082) 2410004. It is open from Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-10pm and Sundays, 11am-9pm.
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