Have your fill of hearty Spanish fare at Gorliz (Photo by Mark Philip Dales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, October 2016)
Since its opening in May last year, the restaurant has gained a popular audience for its prominent and vivid interiors. The hand-painted tile wall on one side reflects the Spanish vibe of the restaurant and has become a character for its distinct graphics.
While the interior is great, the food is even greater. Górliz makes sure the food satisfies not only the belly but the taste buds as well. Among the customers’ favorites is the Conchinillo, a roasted suckling pig that delivers the melt in your mouth experience. When cut, loud cracks of its crispy skin echo in the restaurant. Its tender meat slides through the blades of the knife, cutting its flesh smoothly and easily while the juices of the meat flows throughout the plate. The tasty dish has garnered an overwhelming popularity from its customers that keeps them coming back.
Gorliz’s Paella ala Cubana is a hit among patrons (Photo by Mark Philip Dales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, October 2016)
The Conchinillo will give Cebu lechon a run for its money. (Photo by Mark Philip Dales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, October 2016)
Undoubtedly, Spanish cuisine can be a little too overwhelming for first timers. Górliz recommends their Paellas, a rice-based dish cooked in a large shallow pan, topped with various meats and a vegetables. This is a great introduction to the cuisine especially for the rice-lovers because it not only is tasty but filling as well. Paella ala Cubana is a big hit at the restaurant for its wide variety of seafood, including rock-lobsters, clams, shrimp and mussels.
As for the meat lovers, Górliz boasts of its USDA Prime Beef, served in different cuts of either tenderloin, striploin, rib-eye, bone-in, boneless—being only one of the few that offers a quality grade of meat in Cebu.
Changing the menu from time to time is key to the restaurant’s success. Introducing new dishes helps the customers to explore more of the cuisine and pick out their favorites. Look out for their oven-roasted baby lamb called Cordero Asado,one of their latest additions to the menu.
No visit to a Spanish restaurant is complete without Jamon Serrano. At Gorliz, it’s served with sourdough bread and tomatoes. (Photo by Mark Philip Dales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, October 2016)
Interesting and colorful details like these make dining at Gorliz a homey yet stylish experience. (Photo by Mark Philip Dales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, October 2016)
Górliz aims to deliver a gastronomical experience for its customers and food that speaks for itself, while also maintaining a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Wine and tapas have become a staple on after work unwindings, especially as Górliz introduces Happy Hour with Buy 1 Take 1 on all beers and sangrias from 5:00pm to 7:00pm starting November 1, 2016.
Finding a great restaurant doesn’t have to be an hour-long decision anymore. A short trip to Ma. Luisa Road in Banilad, Górliz houses exquisite atmosphere, top-notch service and a taste of Spain for both young and the old.
2/F Streetscape, Paseo Saturnino, Banilad, Cebu City
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sittings editor Patty Taboada photography Mark Philip Dales production assistant Carlo Rivera
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Zee Lifestyle’s November 2015 Food & Entertaining Issue: Celebrations at 32 Sanson (Sittings Editor: Kate Dychangco-Anzani/Photography by Maitina del Gallego-Borromeo/Shot on location at 32 Sanson by Rockwell/All items from Rustan’s Home)
On the cover is a picturesque outdoor entertaining setup, shot on location at Rockwell Land’s first venture outside Metro Manila. 32 Sanson by Rockwell brings the art of fine living outdoors, with verdant greeneries, open spaces, and amenities that establish a sense of community.
Dean Taylor Pasquet, Nico and Noreen Tseng-Fernandez, and Holly Dawn Dychangco showcase the art of entertaining by granting access to their homes and intimate gatherings to show how they celebrate.
For this issue’s roundtable discussion, Jennifer Martinez, Mary Love Deen, Laurice Chiongbian, Oj Hofer, Marguerite Lhuillier, D’oro Barandino, Michael Karlo Lim, and guest editor Kate Dychangco-Anzani join The Lazy Chef’s Chip Lopez for a healthy dinner to talk about vegetarianism in Cebu; while Lorenz Florendo, Barbra Sia-Famador, Komiko Onda, Gretchen Choa-Uy, Kenneth Kokseng, Cecile Cuisia, and Kristine Kahler-Go have lighthearted Conversations on their thoughts on food.
This month, Zee Lifestyle gathers Cebu’s top chefs and challenges them to put a twist on a classic Filipino dish—the adobo. The Laguna Group’s Raki Urbina, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Stefano Verrillo, Crimson Resort & Spa’s Godfrey Laforteza and The Anzani Group’s Marco Anzani create decadent versions of the adobo that you’d never thought possible.
Read more in Zee Lifestyle’s Food & Entertaining Issue, out on stands this month. Grab your copies at National Bookstore and Fully Booked. For subscriptions, click here, or download the Magzter app on your device and search for ‘Zee Lifestyle’.
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