It is evident to Cebuanos that they love food. Both exemplary to the culinary arts due to the diverse influence of the foreign style of cooking, as well as the deep roots of Cebu on its local cuisine. International take on food is widespread in the islands of Cebu. Fusion as we call it, different cultures influence the liking of people – from American, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Arabian, Greek and others.

At Gusto Urban Café + Wine Bar, it’s another venture for Cebuanos to get to try Italian cuisine, and now, they offer solo meals to give more Cebuanos a taste of Italian food.

Gusto Goes Solo

Gusto Urban Café + Wine Bar serves the same food, an authentic Italian experience from panini bread, pasta, meats, and wines. The portions they serve are for sharing, and the amount of food per serving is enough for 3-4 people. This time, Gusto decided to serve solo meals for individuals and on-the-go diners who still want to enjoy the food without leaving too much on the plate and spending a lot.

During an exclusive food taste testing preview event, they have presented their solo meals that will surely satisfy your Italian gastronomic experience. Here are some of the food they have served:

Panino Vegetariano (Vegetarian)

Melanzane Panini Focacia, grilled eggplant, zucchini, sundried tomato, and olives.

Verdure Tartufate Panini Whole wheat, asparagus, zucchini, mozarella, and truffle paste.

Pasta del Mare (Seafood)

Linguine Seafood Garlic mix seafood, extra virgin oil, and basil pesto.

Fussilli Seafood Shrimps, garlic, tomato sauce, olives, anchovies, and capers.

Panino Carne / Pasta Con Carne (Meat)

Tagliata Panini Ciabatta, beef tender, cream cheese, and onions.

Penne Meat Salami Milano, tallegio cheese, cream, and green asparagus.

Gusto, your favorite Italian café and wine bar

Italian chef Marco Anzani and his wife Kate Dychangco-Anzani are the masterminds of the Anzani International Group. The Anzani cuisine is “New Mediterranean” that showcases what Cebu has to offer sustainably homegrown and global. Anzani represents the comfort of home and also represents a modern representation to the more experienced palate.

Since 2009, the Anzani New Mediterranean Cuisine brings culinary innovation in a spectacular and unique dining setting in Cebu, Philippines.

Gusto Urban Cafe + Wine Bar is located at W. Geonzon Street, on the Ground Floor of Calyx Building, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City. For more exciting news of what they offer, check them out on Instagram and Facebook.

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