Nostalgic Flavors Recreated with the New Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich from Deli by Chele

It's often said that good food is like a portal transporting you to a different place or time. For Chef Chele Gonzalez, a fond and nostalgic childhood obsession becomes the inspiration behind the newest savory offering from Deli by Chele. Say Hola to the Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich...

Deli by Chele teases your palate once more with their newest deli sandwich creation inspired by nostalgic flavors, the timeless Spanish Chorizo. Chef Chele Gonzalez recreates those same comforting and flavorful notes with the new Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich with indulgent layers of richness from the classic pork sausage lavished with caramelized onions, Cheddar and Mozzarella and jalapeños between buttered and toasted sourdough bread. If that sounds like good eats to you, then read on for a virtual bite...

Creative innovation never stops at Deli by Chele, as Chef Chele Gonzalez continues to build around his successful NY Style Pastrami and deli-style sandwiches with new, exciting and tempting offerings like his soothing Tomato Soup best paired with the Truffle Cheese Melt and the crave-busting Pastrami Fried Rice (for more on Deli by Chele, see my posts Man on a Mission: Chef Chele Gonzalez Opens Deli by Chele at The Podium from late last year, Comforting Combo: Deli by Chele Introduces New Truffle Cheese Melt and Tomato Soup Pairing from early this year, Meatless Friday? The Feisty Fin Smoked Salmon from Deli by Chele is Just What You Need, Now Open for Dine-In or Take-Out at Robinsons Magnolia from March this year, and New York Via Manila: Meet The New Pastrami Fried Rice from Deli by Chele from three months back).

This time, Chef Chele Gonzalez goes back in time to savor the comforting aromas and flavors of pan-searing traditional Spanish Chorizo to bring out the rich, savory and smoky hints from his childhood and spreading it on crisp toast. It's nostalgic flavors like these that continue to warm both our palate and heart, recreated and re-imagined by Chef Chele Gonzalez with his Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich at Deli by Chele. Now available starting July 29 at Deli by Chele branches in Power Plant  Mall, The Podium and Robinsons Magnolia, the new Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich is both fresh and bold yet comfortingly familiar guaranteed to take you back to your own fond and cherished memories of unforgettable flavors.

But Chef Chele Gonzalez goes a step further than just simply recreating his own childhood favorite with the classic and traditional Spanish Chorizo on toast. He embellishes the flavors he loved as a child by reimagining it with indulgent layers of pure and unrestrained richness starting with the fresh-baked sourdough bread...

...along with a decadent repertoire of ingredients to level up a nostalgic favorite. At Deli by Chele, each step of the process gives you an idea of imaginative play on flavors and textures layered on his newest deli sandwich creation.

The sourdough bread is generously brushed with butter on both sides...

...and delicately toasted for that perfect crispness. A heaping mound of sharp Cheddar and creamy silky smooth Mozzarella is then added to slowly melt and drape one side of the now crisp sourdough...

...before being layered with sweet caramelized onions topped with the savory Spanish Chorizo.

Slices of jalapeños are then added as the lavish finishing touch...

...before being sliced announced by an audible crunch...

...and served. One bite reignites your own long-time love affair with Spanish Chorizo. Admit it, you were always after more than just a couple of slices of Spanish Chorizo when traditional Spanish dishes like Callos or Paella were served at family gatherings. I know I did. Always on the lookout for that one last piece of Spanish Chorizo, it always seemed there just wasn't enough. The new Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich allows you to indulge all you want packed in a hearty sandwich.

Chef Chele Gonzalez builds on the flavors of the Spanish Chorizo, staying true to its bold, smoky and mildly salty notes with hints of paprika to complement the savory richness of the cured pork. At Deli by Chele, you can enjoy the Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich with a side of crisp Potato Chips and a refreshing Limonada for a complete feast for only P 495.

One bite is announced by a mild crunch from the crisp and buttery sourdough followed by flavorful bursts of flavors from the Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese blend draping the palate with a creamy finish. Then, the nostalgic and distinct savory and smoky notes of the Spanish Chorizo punches through to warm your palate. And just like that, you're transported back to simpler, uncomplicated times. 

The savory richness of the Spanish Chorizo and lavish cheese blend are perfectly tempered by the fresh sweetness of the caramelized onions with just a whisper of soothing heat from the jalapeños for that balanced finish. Each of the different components complements the other in a seamless weave of rich flavors with each big bite.  

From the crisp and buttery sourdough to the cheeses, caramelized onions and jalapeños, the star of the new deli sandwiched by Deli by Chele remains the undisputed highlight with the Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich. One more bite and you can safely add this to your long and growing list of favorites at Deli by Chele.

Everyone remembers nostalgic flavors from childhood, and Chef Chele Gonzalez brings one back in his elegant culinary style with the new Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich at Deli by Chele. The supporting cast of ingredients combine for a lavishly rich deli sandwich, yet the bold and smoky notes of the Spanish Chorizo just ties everything together perfectly delivering familiar notes like a comforting hug. They say good food is like a portal to a different place or time, and the new Spanish Chorizo Deli Sandwich rekindles your love affair with the classic pork sausage taking you back with just one bite.

Deli by Chele is located at the U/G Level of Robinsons Magnolia, New Manila, Quezon City. You can also visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/delibychele/ for more updates. 

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