{"id":2693,"date":"2016-12-30T16:30:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T16:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=2693"},"modified":"2020-11-24T06:41:59","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T06:41:59","slug":"world-class-mindanawon-offerings-at-datus-brew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/world-class-mindanawon-offerings-at-datus-brew\/","title":{"rendered":"World-class Mindanawon offerings at Datu\u2019s Brew"},"content":{"rendered":"

The very intention of Datu\u2019s Brew when it opened in May 2011 was to showcase that \u201cMindanao goods can be world-class\u201d. Particularly because it is a coffee shop, owner Jehan F. Baraguir said that what many do not know is that \u201cMindanao has coffee beans that are globally recognized,\u201d she said. For instance, Bukidnon coffee growers submitted their (Arabica) beans for consideration to a Canada-based accreditation organization, \u201cat pumasa sila<\/em> (and they passed).\u201d With this, \u201cthey closely monitor the beans they produce; they\u2019re of world-class quality.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is this that Datu\u2019s Brew initially served, which may be particularly appreciated when served as Kape Mapadtadem<\/em> (local version of Caf\u00e9 Americano). It is this, too, that \u201chelped start us create a following,\u201d Baraguir said, \u201cparticularly those who want to drink REAL coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n

From there, Datu\u2019s Brew soon grew \u2013 at first, continuing to offer more local coffees, e.g. from the nearby town of Pikit, to be paired with local delicacies; and then eventually, some locally inspired meals and (unfortunately \u201cbetraying\u201d the intention of the place) caf\u00e9 faves.<\/p>\n

The menu, therefore, is somewhat \u201ckalat<\/em>\u201d\/\u201cmagulo<\/em>\u201d (scattered\/confusing). For drinks, the local coffees mingle with hot choco (P100), frappe ((140-P170), and juices and shakes (P65-P95). For food, e.g. there\u2019s Mac & Cheese (P135), Baked Spaghetti (P145), and Shepherd\u2019s Pie (P145). But \u2013 again to highlight that what\u2019s local can be good \u2013 there\u2019s also Chicken Pinapalan (P145), a Maguindanaoan delicacy that uses \u201cpalapa<\/em>\u201d (pan-cooked coconut) as main ingredient. Taste-wise, this is akin to Malaysian and\/or Indonesian way of preparing meals (there\u2019s the Malay connection, after all), so expect every spoonful of chicken to be coconut-ty instead of sweetish (as the chicken ends up tasting when ordered from, say, Jollibee or the likes).<\/p>\n

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Baraguir admitted that the way Datu\u2019s Brew is being managed was affected by the opening of franchises that \u201ctend to eat up local businesses.\u201d Not too far from her place are two outlets of Bo\u2019s Coffee \u2013 \u201clocal\u201d in the sense that the brand is Filipino, but still not Mindanawon or, to be even more particular, Cotabate\u00f1o. These outlets have become go-to places of many because of the \u201cbrand\u201d.<\/p>\n

And this is where there\u2019s some sadness felt, perhaps particularly because Datu\u2019s Brew has continued to further evolve into a \u201clocal store\u201d of some sort. Inside, the walls are clad with outputs from Maguindanaoan weaving; and they are also for sale, with Datu\u2019s Brew serving as the avenue for Maguindanaoan weavers to sell their goods.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe partner particularly with Maguindanaoan women from far-flung areas so their goods get the attention they deserve,\u201d Baraguir said.<\/p>\n

For instance, one partner community is Bulalo in Sultan Kudarat, where the products woven by older women are sold through the store. The long-term intention for this particular community is \u201cfor the older women to train the younger women so they don\u2019t lose a cultural practice after they realize it\u2019s a sustainable endeavor,\u201d Baraguir said.<\/p>\n

Come over then to get a taste of something Mindanawon. You\u2019d not only be helping a local business grow; you\u2019d be helping a local community thrive, too. And following the very concept behind Starbucks itself, aside from serving good coffee (of course) isn\u2019t that what caf\u00e9s are supposed to also be doing?<\/p>\n

Datu\u2019s Brew is located along Gov. Gutierrez Ave. (on the way to ORC Compound), Cotabato City. For more information, contact 0935 687 8800.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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