Gyros. That's what started my love of Mediterranean food. I blame The Gyro Guy during nights out at the Arena District. Coming from a small town in the middle of no where, there's not a lot of authentic Mediterranean around. Once I started exploring the cuisine, it made me fall more in love with it.
This cuisine spans the Mediterranean Sea and includes influences from a broad region of three main culinary areas; Europe (specifically Greece, Italy and Spain), Africa (particularly Algeria, Libya and Morocco) and the Middle East (including Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Israel). Not only are the dishes beautiful and delicious but they're so healthy for you. Studies have proved that adopting this as a diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, improve your digestive system, and a source of antioxidants! It's always made with the freshest ingredients, generally plant based, and herbs, spices, onions, and garlic are used as an alternative to salt.
It was a must on the list to have nearby when we moved. If you have yet to try it outside a gyro, you're definitely missing out. In no specific order, below is our current go to spots with photos of some of our favorite dishes.
They have such a great brunch menu and bakery for all the baklava assortments. They also have cocktails, wine, beer, and coffee drinks. I think they best mocha coffee we've ever had! GREAT NEWS, they're currently doing a soft opening for dinner!!
Gyro Hash authentic pork gyro, breakfast potatoes, tzatziki, and two farmed fried eggs
Farmed eggs pita crispy uncured bacon, sharp cheddar, two farmed eggs, sun-dried tomato aioli in pita break with breakfast potatoes
Authentic pork gyro pita Pork gyro, tomato, onion, tzatziki or mustard sauce in pita bread, oregano fries
Souvlaki Pita Chicken, tomato, onion, tzatziki or mustard sauce in pita bread, oregano fries (not pictured)
This Lebanese-American serves vegan, paleo, protein-packed and gluten free foods! They NEVER disappoint no matter what dishes you get. Must try their pistachio baklava!
Kibbie handcrafted, fried croquettes of seasoned ground lean beef with bulgur filled with seasoned beef, onions, and pine nuts with plain non-fat yogurt and lebanese salata
Chicken Sambusek
Jasmine's Favorite a medley of cooked beans, vegetables, and brown rice seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices a side of hot sauce topped with lamb.
Shish Tawook Rolled grilled chicken tenders, sliced tomatoes, turnips, pickles, and famous garlic sauce
Jasmine's Favorite a medley of cooked beans, vegetables, and brown rice, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices and a side of tahini lemon or hot sauce; enjoy Jasmine’s Favorite rice topped with Lamb
We felt so welcomed our first time here and every visit after. They actually take care of you and I believe the cook/manager? comes around to make sure everything you had was to your liking. Cant forget the tea and desserts!!
Bread comes with yummy hummus.
Must have the Grilled Octopus it has capers, tarragon, arugula, red & green bell peppers, onions, it's our favorite appetizer! (not pictured)
Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Shish Kebab are marinated and skewered lamb, seasonal vegetables and rice
Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Sauté fresh tomato, green peppers, herbs & spices, and rice
Heartland Heritage Farms Lamb Chops grilled chops, garlic, rosemary, oregano, seasonal vegetables and rice
Great space inside and out on the patio! Their dishes are so colorful and presentable not to mention tasty. They provide a true Mediterranean Diet with a bakery, extensive coffee and tea bar, and cocktails.
Sun Dried Tomato Benedict Montréal style sun dried tomato bagel topped with sauteed spinach, mushrooms and onions with house-made hollandaise sauce with a side of curried apple quinoa salad.
Rosewater Pistachio Waffle with dried rose petals, and pistachios topped with coconut whipped cream and an organic maple syrup with a side of Kale avocado mango salad.
Shmagel's Bagel a deconstructed montreal style bagel, fresh herb cream cheese, lox, pickled red onions, capers and a hard boiled egg
Shakshuka a traditional tomato base with red peppers and poached eggs that comes with a challah roll.
Hope I've convinced you to try one of our favorite places or any Mediterranean food near you! Now I have craving after talking about it haha.
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