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| - That damn no 1/2 star system strikes again. If it were in place, I'd give our experience this location a solid 2.5 stars.
On the drive there, we contemplated Crazy Jim's but decided to give this location a whirl in hopes of it outshining it's sister spots.
For starters, this is the cleanest version of any location I've visited (Chandler, Tempe, Arcadia). I agree that the interior decor doesn't really match the vibe but it's nice and the patio has plenty of room with proper seating.
Down to business: The service was the BEST we've ever experienced at any location. Our server was sweet, attentive and helpful; just the right blend. She deserves 5 stars; and that's so rare for Downtown service.
The food: salty, messy, blah creations we could've whipped up better versions of at home.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Pita: It had been over a year since my last PJ visit and since then I've become quite the regular at Crazy Jim's. I literally spit out the hummus and pita in the most ladylike fashion imaginable; I couldn't even eat it. Once you get used to real, homemade pita, this store-bought version won't cut it. The hummus was over blended, bland and salty. Crazy Jim's is flavorful, chunky and fresh. I was instantly sad we placed our whole order at once, otherwise we would've cashed out and headed straight there.
Dolmades: the flavor was sort of there (it helped "soak up" the salty hummus left in my mouth), it was missing something but I couldn't quite pin it and they were pretty messy. I'm used to them all being tight, perfect cigar rolls, even fresh-made same day.
Salmon entree with garlic mashed potatoes and wilted spinach: My first version was a salt bomb. I ate about 3 bites and super nice server got me a new one. It took about 15 min (rightfully so) and the new one looked NOTHING like the old one and tasted like actual salmon, spinach and potatoes. Plenty of food for leftovers. Again, nothing spectacular but good enough.
(Husband) Turkey pesto lavosh wrap: Meh. I was underwhelmed and kind of annoyed he ordered something we could've made at home; only our version would have had better quality deli turkey. Theirs uses that "slimy" deli turkey...not a fan and barely a pesto flavor.
Overall, for $45 for 2, the experience simply wasn't worth it. I enjoyed the patio and could see returning for a beer or glass of wine but certainly not the food. There's just not enough attention to the ingredients or consistency. Next time I want cafe style Greek/Mediterranean, I'm heading to Crazy Jim's.
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