Dong Juan Opens in I.T. Park

“Good food for every Dodong,” is how entrepreneurs Aubrey and  Barney  Borja envisioned their now commercially successful restaurant chain,  Dong Juan to be.

Ever since it became fully operational last December 2007, their array  of glocalized flavors present in each of their dishes was not only  enjoyed by loyal Cebuano patrons, but by customers from among their  other 17 branches from all over the country.

Last July 15, Aubrey and Barney hosted an intimate gathering with some  personal friends and members from the media. The get together was  geared for the restaurant’s upcoming soft opening next week. This is  Dong Juan’s 18th branch located at the ground floor of the Calyx  Centre, which is situated in one of Cebu’s busiest business districts,  Cebu I.T. Park.

Dong Juan Burger, made from a whole wheat bun and fresh vegetables.(Photo by Daxine Abala, USc-CAFA Intern)

Privileged guests were treated to an evening of their signature  dishes, the famous Dong Juan Burger which is at P149, made from a  whole wheat bun and fresh vegetables,  and their ever succulent, over  a quarter pound 100% USDA pure beef patty and not to mention their  Gambas Al Aji

llo Pasta at P129 made with fresh herbs and olive oil  exclusively imported from Europe.

Their newest addition, the Deep Fried Chicken Wings in Chilli Paste  and Grapeseed Oil made it’s debut that evening as well. By next week  their newest dish will be ready to be served in all Dong Juan branches  nationwide.

Aubrey also hinted that more dishes and exciting news on Dong Juan are  to be revealed by the end of the year.

Dong Juan signage (Photo by Daxine Abala, USC-CAFA Intern)

Aubrey (Photo by Daxine Abala, USC-CAFA Intern)

Latest addition Buffalo Wings (Photo by Daxine Abala, USC-CAFA Intern)

Luscious Carbonara (Photo by Daxine Abala, USC-CAFA Intern)

The spices imported from Europe, used by Dong Juan (Photo by Daxine Abala, USC-CAFA Intern)