Gerry's Grill
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Gerry’s Grill is a group of restaurants based in the Philippines. It is also among the largest restaurant chains in the country, having 47 stores (44 in the Philippines and 3 in the United States).
had a way of enjoying delicious food with friends and relatives. In this, he dreamed of a place of such pleasant ambience which he would share with them. After gathering his folks for organizing, Gerry's Grill was opened on Valentines Day in 1997. Since then, the restaurant business rapidly expanded. Apolinario's explanation regarding how he founded the chain was:
During the opening of a branch in Cebu, Apolinario once quoted:
After opening a couple of branches in the United States, the retaurant chain plans to put up and outlet in Singapore. It has been opened at the Marina Bay on December 2010.
Other countries that being considered to have branches soon include Canada, Australia, and Thailand.
One of its high promoted delicacies is blue marlin
(as emphasize by the restaurant logo). This fish is served in four ways.
Their best selling dish however is sisig
, a dish of fried pieces of pork which originated from Angeles City
in the province of Pampanga
and has since become an integral part of Philippine cuisine. This dish also comes in tuna and milk fish versions.
Gerry's Grill has branches all over Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, except in Bacolod
.
History
Gerry Peñalosa, a professional boxer, from the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
had a way of enjoying delicious food with friends and relatives. In this, he dreamed of a place of such pleasant ambience which he would share with them. After gathering his folks for organizing, Gerry's Grill was opened on Valentines Day in 1997. Since then, the restaurant business rapidly expanded. Apolinario's explanation regarding how he founded the chain was:
After opening a couple of branches in the United States, the retaurant chain plans to put up and outlet in Singapore. It has been opened at the Marina Bay on December 2010.
Other countries that being considered to have branches soon include Canada, Australia, and Thailand.
Products
Blue marlin
Blue marlin may refer to:* Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans* Indo-Pacific blue marlin, Makaira mazara, whether or not it is a separate species from Makaira nigricans is currently debated* MV Blue Marlin, a heavy transport ship...
(as emphasize by the restaurant logo). This fish is served in four ways.
Their best selling dish however is sisig
Sisig
Sisig is a Kapampangan term which means "to snack on something sour". It usually refers to fruits, often unripe or half-ripe, sometimes dipped in salt and vinegar...
, a dish of fried pieces of pork which originated from Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
in the province of Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
and has since become an integral part of Philippine cuisine. This dish also comes in tuna and milk fish versions.
Gerry's Grill has branches all over Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, except in Bacolod
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
.
Slogans and advertising
- You'd rather be at Gerry's (old version)
- You'd still rather be at Gerry's (new version)
- Handa kami sa gutom niyo! (We're prepared for your hunger!) ^_^