Experience Food Trip in CDO with The Best of CDO Food Tour!

  photo credits: Best of CDO Food Tour FB page 

Looking for a Food trip? 

How about a Food trip with your friends! 

Isn't it more fun and exciting? :) 

I'm pretty sure it is! 

That's what I had experienced when I was invited for a Food tour together with my CDO Blogger friends. We experienced the 4-hour food splurge with the Best of CDO's restaurants. This is in line with the Higalaay Festival 2016, the Best of CDO Tour aims to showcase the best of Cagayan de Oro food. 

Here are the dishes/desserts served during our Food tour with a little brand tidbit per stop:

1st Food Stop: Bigby’s Cafe and Restaurant 

 
 photo credits: Best of CDO Food Tour FB page 

Branch: Centrio Mall 

Bigby’s was first introduced in CDO in December 8, 1998 and now has 7 branches across the archipelago. The menu, the interior design and service style were created to position the concept midway between fine dining and fast-casual dining.

  

Signature Dishes:

CDO Sinuglaw

The award winning “sinugbang baboy” and “isdang kilawin” recipe with a twist by adding “dilis” toppings Urban Life nominee as one of the best Filipino dishes CDO Sinuglaw is a certified Bigby’s favorite .

  

Rack-a-Bye-Baby 

Finger-licking goodness of premium cut smoky barbecued pork ribs, Another Bigby’s favorite.

  

Website: http://bigbyscafe.com/ 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Bigbys/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigbys 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbysph/ 

2nd Food Stop: Missy Bon Bon photo credits: Best of CDO Food Tour FB page 

Branch: Rosario Arcade, Limketkai Center (Flagship Store) 

Missy Bon Bon Bread shop opened its kiosk in CDO in December 2009 launching its first line of breads and gelato. In April 2010, it opened its flagship store in Limketkai Center. Missy Bon Bon is a hip, cozy, and relaxed world-class bread shop serving healthy, natural, and freshly-made bread onsite with unique fusion interpretations of local bread products, gourmet comfort food and custom gelato mixes. 

Signature Dishes/Desserts  

Gelato- Creamier, smoother and silkier than any ordinary ice cream.

   

Pastel -A sweet filled bun that won the hearts of every Kagay-anons, now with 3 flavors Durian, Yema and Chocolate bun. 

Awarded as the Urban Life - Mindanao Gold Star Daily Award 2016’s Best Delicacy of the Year  

Website: http://missybonbon.com/ 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MissyBonBonBreadshop/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissyBonBonPH/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovemissybonbon/ 

Third Food Stop: Boy Zugba Kusina Bisaya  

Branch: Corrales Ave. - Ramon Chavez St., Cagayan de Oro 

Boy Zugba Kusina Bisaya opened in Corrales Ave. - Ramon Chavez St., CDO in February 8, 2015. It serves the best Kagay-anon home-cooked meals that a city has to offer, but up scaled a bit to create a new dining experience. Boy Zugba boasts an array of grilled food items, as well as meals that we normally see in karenderias or eat at home.

On Tuesdays, 7PM is the Trivia Night (hosted by James Tubeo) and Fridays, 7PM is the TGIB or Tara Go It’s Beernes” with stand up comedians and a guest band. 

 

Signature Dishes: 

Bandihadong Karne 

All your favorite meat in one bandihando Liempo, pork BBQ and the Cheezzy Chorizo 

Cheezzy Chorizo- Organic fed meat stuffed with cheese 

Pancit sa Pulis 

Dessert: “What’s your plan, Leche Flan?” 

 

Website: http://boyzugba.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/boyzugba/ 

Twitter Hashtag: #BoyZugba 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyzugba/ 

 Last Food Stop: The Nest  

Address: Corrales Ave. - Ramon Chavez St., Cagayan de Oro 

Brands: Maison de Bonbon and Giuseppe Pizzeria & Sicilian Roast 

The Nest welcomed its first batch of patrons in June 2016, bringing the best of renowned European culinary masterpieces that won the hearts of every Kagay-anon. The Nest, carrying two brands, Maison de Bonbon and Giuseppe, delivers the finest of both French and Italian Sicilian cuisines. 

The Nest embodies the best aspects of globalization by bringing the sumptuous food of Europe to the dining tables of the inherently sunny people of Cagayan de Oro, be it the families looking to bond through opulently-served entrees, or the individuals that yearn to unravel from work by being fed food bursting with zest and flavor. It is a sanctuary in the midst of the noisy, fast-paced, and bustling streets of Cagayan de Oro. 

Highlights/Must-try: Maison de Bonbon Cafe and Restaurant  

Burger Américaine

U.S beef burger patty on a sesame bun with crisped bacon slices, sautéed Shiitake mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, melted gruyere cheese & fresh green lettuce. Served with seasoned salt French fries. 

Giuseppe Pizzeria & Sicilian Roast  

Salsiccia Siciliana Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms and Sicilian sausages. 

Quattro Formaggi Pizza with four Italian cheeses 

Calzone Folded pizza with spinach, ham, sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper, and black olives. 

 

Website: http://thenestcdo.com/ 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheNestCDO/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenestcdo 

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenest.cdo/ 

 

I would like to thank Bigby’s Quality Food Corporation and the BQFC Marketing Team for our inviting us on these first ever Best of CDO Food Tour. We really had fun on this event! Not to mention, we had a Food-coma syndrome! LOL! :) 

So, if you wanna go Food Tripping, avail now on their fiesta promo for only Php 999/pax! Invite your friends now who's up for a 4-hour food splurge. Tours are set every Saturdays. 

Experience friendship, CDO heritage and the best of the Cagayan de Oro food scene with Best of CDO Food Tour! 

Register here: http://bit.ly/cdofoodtour or call 0917 632 3007 for inquiries.