It was the second time I would be passing Gallerie Cordon,
more known as Gaddi’s Restaurant, and the hundredth time I would be hearing my
sisters’ plea of trying the restaurant out.
But this time, they won.
Gallerie Cordon is located along the National Hi-way of
Cordon, Isabela. If you’re coming from Manila, it will be the restaurant on
your right, at the back of Total gasoline station. Hmmm, doesn’t seem an
enticing fine dining location, I agree, but once you’re inside the Gallerie, you
become oblivious of the world outside.
Entering Gallerie Cordon is like coming to an art exhibit.
Paintings are hanged around the lavender walls of the restaurant. These works
of art are appetizers captivating the interest of the visitors.
We nestled in a long table and seated on our white-wooden
chairs. Looking at the entirety of Gallerie Cordon, I felt like I was inside an
English mansion or inside a doll’s house, maybe because of the color of the
walls.
After a while, the waiter came and handed the menu which
complemented the restaurant for its artistry, pictures of paintings were placed
alongside the food entries.
I let my sister decide on what food to order, since she’s
more of a foodie than me.
While waiting for our food, I went to their restroom, and to
my surprise, theirs was not your typical mirror-and-cubicle room.
A table with centerpiece, two chairs and a mirror are set at
the entrance of the restroom. The hallway leading to the back of the restroom
is furnished with ceramic tiles. It’s so clean that you can see you reflection
while walking on it. At the back are the sinks and mirrors creatively mounted on
piece of wood.
And yes, even their cubicles are clean and well-lit, and
have individual ceiling fans.
It really is a comfort room.
Now, excuse me as I have to lead you back to our table.
After a while, our food arrived; Crispy Pata, Pinakbet,
Salmon Sinigang and Beef Stew.
Crispy Pata…more please.
Pinakbet.
Salmon Sinigang with cocunut meat…hmmm, something new
to me
Beef Stew. A favourite.
Their serving is good for 3-4 persons and priced at Php200
to Php400, quite pricey when you are used to the usual rates in the provinces’
dining places. But for the experience, it’s worth it.
And yes, I could
sense my sisters’ exchange of looks and smiles as if saying, “We told you so”.
=)
