Known for the very satisfying selection to a great gastronomic experience, Irie recently introduced an addition to their burger menu, the Lito’s Way Burger.
Lito’s Way is a burger with two 1/3 pound patties of Angus Sirloin beef, bacon stack, provolone cheese and a secret sauce. Similar to the other burgers at Irie, Lito’s Way is also hand-crafted Angus Sirloin beef seasoned with salt and pepper. It is cooked in a flat top and served on a brioche bun.
Who is Lito?
“Every concept has a story. A real story. ”, Chef Jan Rodriguez said in a Facebook post. Such is true in the making of Lito’s Way Burger. This burger concept is named after the late Lito Inso who was the business owner of Irie Gastropubliko, together with Jan (who now partners with Lito’s wife/widow, Ara Inso). Lito’s thirst and enthusiasm for life is evident in his accomplishments. He had a battle with the cancer after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) back in 2012. Prior to his diagnosis, he excelled in all things he was passionate about. In photography, he was one of the most sought-after local wedding and commercial photographers in the Philippines. Internationally, he did the country proud by bagging international multi-awards in the Weddings and Portraits Photographers International Contest (WPPI). Inso was no ordinary and it shows in the burger named after him.
“We are not just talking about a burger. We are talking about how a burger was and should be enjoyed. We are talking about an experience by a person who had the love and passion for life. Sometimes, getting a tattoo or writing about him just isn’t honor enough. The next best thing is to pay homage to the person that he was by naming a protein-laden burger after him. He will always be remembered.”, says Ara Inso fondly.
Lito’s Way is available at Irie Gastropubliko, Skyrise 4, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Irie.Gastropubliko, Instagram-iriegastropubliko; twitter- @irie_cebu
