{"id":29365,"date":"2019-02-07T21:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=29365"},"modified":"2019-02-13T15:07:14","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T07:07:14","slug":"gin-and-gravy-in-candon-a-fusion-of-international-flavors-in-ilocos-sur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/filipino\/gin-and-gravy-in-candon-a-fusion-of-international-flavors-in-ilocos-sur\/","title":{"rendered":"Gin and Gravy in Candon: A Fusion of International Flavors in Ilocos Sur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gin and Gravy | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/18ZlpyY3CZQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A laid-back, cozy vibe welcomes you in this restaurant that serves a fusion\u00a0of Japanese, American, and Filipino plates. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Situated inside Stern Mall in Candon Ilocos Sur, <strong>Gin &amp; Gravy<\/strong>\u00a0serves ultimate comfort food\u00a0best paired with\u00a0cocktails and gins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29366\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5052.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5052.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5052-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5052-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gin and Gravy is as simple as its name. You pair off your favorite gravy plates with their ever famous cocktails and gins, and you&#8217;re in for a fusion of Japanese, American and Filipino cravings.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This multi-cuisine restaurant hints<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0a warm color palette of black, white and gray, complemented with the wooden displays, chairs, tables and bar. Although it started just a few months ago, it has become one of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0the favorite go-to places for international cravings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29372\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5049.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5049.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5049-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/IMG_5049-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting off with a Japanese favorite, try their\u00a0<\/span><b>Kani and Mango Aburi (Php 185) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">flamed torched to goodness. You can also\u00a0get either the salmon, beef or tuna aburi for\u00a0a more distinct flavor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29367\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Kani-and-Mango-Aburi.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Kani-and-Mango-Aburi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Kani-and-Mango-Aburi-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Kani-and-Mango-Aburi-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Kani and Mango Aburi (Php 185)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from aburi, they also have a sashimi and donburi selection of katsudon, gyudon, and teriyaki don. If you&#8217;re looking for something healthy, Gin and Gravy have<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Tuna Poke Salad (Php 160),\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a colorful and refreshing bowl of greens with tuna cut into cubes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29368\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Tuna-Poke-Salad.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Tuna-Poke-Salad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Tuna-Poke-Salad-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Tuna-Poke-Salad-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Tuna Poke Salad (Php 160)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For American fusions, of course, one can never go wrong with a plate of burger. Try out their signature\u00a0<\/span><b>G&amp;G Burger (Php 250) <\/b>with a serving of thin shoestrings on the side!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29369\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/GG-Burger.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/GG-Burger.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/GG-Burger-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/GG-Burger-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>G&amp;G Burger (Php 250)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The main highlight and probably one of the best-sellers among the American-Filipino fusion\u00a0are the gravy plates.\u00a0They have steaks, fried chickens, pork chop and beef tenderloins for their gravy plates, but we recommend the\u00a0<b>Honey Roasted Chicken Quarter (P150).<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29370\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Honey-Roasted-Chicken-Quarter.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Honey Roasted Chicken Quarter (P150)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This tender, juicy and savory roasted chicken plate is served<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">with four kinds of gravy;\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seafood Gravy, G &amp; G Signature Gravy, Country Style, Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Garlic Gravy.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0It also comes\u00a0with sides of vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To end a gastronomic fusion, try the\u00a0<\/span><b>Marshmallow Choco Hot Fudge with Vanilla Ice Cream (Php 100)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0for dessert.\u00a0<\/span>This one is highly recommended as it&#8217;s not too sweet! The hot fudge has a moist texture that perfectly complements the marshmallow and vanilla ice cream on top.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29371\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Marshmallow-Choco-Hot-Fudge-with-Vanilla-Ice-Cream.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Marshmallow-Choco-Hot-Fudge-with-Vanilla-Ice-Cream.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Marshmallow-Choco-Hot-Fudge-with-Vanilla-Ice-Cream-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/Marshmallow-Choco-Hot-Fudge-with-Vanilla-Ice-Cream-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Marshmallow Choco Hot Fudge with Vanilla Ice Cream (Php 100)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pair it off with a glass of\u00a0<strong>Gin and Match<\/strong>\u00a0from their bar to cap off a great meal!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Different servings, cuisines and cravings all in one place, Gin and Gravy is your go-to place in Ilocos for your favorites.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can visit Gin and Gravy at Ground floor, Stern Mall, San Nicolas, Candon City, Ilocos Sur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get here:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By car: From Manila, take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), then continue to Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and then Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Continue straight and turn left to the MacArthur Highway or Manila North Road. Continue to follow the Manila N. Road then turn right then left to San Fernando By-Pass Road. Continue to follow San Fernando then merge to\u00a0MacArthur Highway or Manila North Road. Straight for about 69km and you&#8217;ll arrive at Stern Mall.<\/li>\n<li>By public transport:\u00a0From Manila ride either the Partas Bus or Viron in Cubao. Get off at\u00a0Jollibee Candon and walk towards Stern Mall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em> This first appeared in Philippine Primer Japanese magazine\u2019s\u00a0February 2019 issue.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A laid-back, cozy vibe welcomes you in this restaurant that serves a fusion of Japanese, American, and Filipino plates. 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