GYG reimagines the classic Caesar salad with new menu drop
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) has just dropped three new products inspired by the iconic Caesar salad – the Caesar Salad, Caesar Burrito and Caesar Cali, available now at restaurants across Australia. Often a point of debate in food history, the origins of the Caesar salad trace back to Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924, where it was developed by an Italian immigrant named Caesar Cardini. Over a century later, GYG is paying homage to the Hall-of-Fame salad via its menu. All new items are made with fresh, clean ingredients with an unmistakable GYG kick. The line-up includes: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: GYG’s signature free-range grilled chicken with Guerrero marinade, crisp cos lettuce, house-made corn chips, shredded Jack cheese and GYG’s signature gourmet Caesar dressing. For salad lovers who like a ‘shake it to make it’ moment, this menu item delivers. Grilled Chicken Caesar Burrito: This item is exactly what it sounds like – Caesar salad in burrito form. The burrito contains GYG’s signature free-range grilled chicken with Guerrero marinade, crisp cos lettuce, house-made corn chips, shredded Jack cheese and GYG’s signature gourmet Caesar dressing, with a touch of pico de gallo in a soft flour tortilla. Grilled Chicken Caesar Cali Burrito: A twist on the classic, this burrito contains all the goodness of a grilled chicken Caesar burrito, but with GYG’s iconic chipotle seasoned fries to round out the flavours. Guests can choose from the Mini or Regular size, go Mild or Spicy, and pick their protein: Flame-Grilled 100% Free Range Lilydale Chicken, Crispy Chicken Tenders, or Pulled Shiitake Mushroom. “This is GYG’s biggest product launch of the year,” said GYG Founder and Co-CEO Steven Marks .“We have been trialling these menu items in a number of restaurants over the last few months and the response has been insane. I can’t wait for everyone in Australia to try it.” “Aussies love a Caesar, and we have genuinely re-invented it – our Caesar is gourmet, fresh, crunchy, craveable, and unmistakably GYG. With our house-made corn chips and signature Caesar dressing in either a salad or as a burrito, and Cali Burrito with our chipotle-seasoned fries, we know GYG’s Caesar is going to be a new cult classic,” he added. The new Caesar salad-inspired menu has been designed by GYG’s Director of Culinary and James Beard Award-winning Chef, Nate Appleman. On the new launch, he says: “I’m so proud of GYG’s new Caesar range. It took 18 rounds to perfect the dressing, but we wouldn’t stop until it was ridiculously good. Made from scratch with only real, clean ingredients, every bite delivers that bold, fresh flavour our guests love.” GYG Caesar will be available from Tuesday, September 30, nationwide for dine in, takeaway, drive thru and on the GYG app. Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.