Specializing on Fil-Spanish cuisine like this Calderatang Español, Tiny Kitchen started in 2009 as really a tiny kitchen in the Rodriguez family's apartment. Their kitchen served as their R&D for their baked goods and years later they eventually become bigger. But as the name "Tiny Kitchen" stuck to their patrons, despite a large full scale and nicely interiored restaurant along F. Torres Street in Davao City - it still remained as Tiny Kitchen.
I was part of Sooo Pinoy, Food Trip na Pilipinas! which is set to visit 300 restaurants in 10 key regions/areas all over the Philippines. Davao is the 4th food stop after Iloilo, Boracay and Cebu that started last March. The goal of the Food Trip is to show that Filipino dishes per region have different identities based on the culture, lifestyle and history of the area. The Food Trip also aims to show that there are many Filipino recipes from different regions of the Philippines, each having its own specialty that has to be recognized for the unique flavor it adds to the Filipino Cuisine.
Welcoming us foodies were the Rodriguez couple who shared the above trivia about their place. I can't help but marvel on the spacious interior, "ogle" at their display of cakes and pastries. Their dishes are of Dabawenyo-Filipino-Spanish influence and a serving of deliciously smelling and visually appealing Caldereta Español arrived at our table. And again, despite having ingested a lot of food from the previous three restaurants, we still felt the lure to taste this caldereta which showed signs of being the "real thing". But whether it was or not, I delightfully enjoyed the blend of meat and the sauce with vegetables.
Exciting our palates even more were these assorted brownies and revel bars. I particularly loved the one swirled with chocolate as it was still gooey and each bite was pure bliss. Good thing I took the right one that suited my taste and gave me a very delicious first impression of the assorted baked goodies at Tiny Kitchen.
Welcoming us foodies were the Rodriguez couple who shared the above trivia about their place. I can't help but marvel on the spacious interior, "ogle" at their display of cakes and pastries. Their dishes are of Dabawenyo-Filipino-Spanish influence and a serving of deliciously smelling and visually appealing Caldereta Español arrived at our table. And again, despite having ingested a lot of food from the previous three restaurants, we still felt the lure to taste this caldereta which showed signs of being the "real thing". But whether it was or not, I delightfully enjoyed the blend of meat and the sauce with vegetables.
Exciting our palates even more were these assorted brownies and revel bars. I particularly loved the one swirled with chocolate as it was still gooey and each bite was pure bliss. Good thing I took the right one that suited my taste and gave me a very delicious first impression of the assorted baked goodies at Tiny Kitchen.
They also had several cakes on display that made us salivate for more sweets. But we had to control ourselves and be reminded that we have two more places to visit and more food to eat. Yet, here at Tiny Kitchen, I think could have ended my day in gastronomy because I was already full - of great food, nice ambiance, and the very enjoyable company.
Filipinos are encouraged to join and support the Sooo Pinoy movement, a partnership between Unilever Food Solutions and the Department of Tourism, and go on a gastronomic adventure that both fills the stomach and enriches our awareness of our own identity. To know more about the campaign, food lovers are invited to like the Sooo Pinoy page on Facebook and follow @SoooPinoy on Twitter
Sooo Pinoy Epic DAVAO Food Trip: June 25-29, 2012
DAY 1: Round up | Dencio's Kamayan | Grand Regal Hotel | Barbeque Boss
DAY 4: \Round up | Kusina Selera | Binggoy's Lounge | Kusineros | Glamour Crabs Buffet | Tiny Kitchen | Pansititoy | Kookel's
DAY 5: Round up | Harana | Penong's | Chippen's | Yellow Fin | Fiesta Dabaw