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| - I've been in to Pita Island a number of times now, and here are my observations:
This is a family-and-friends business. The owners are deeply passionate about the work they do and very clearly want to see their business succeed without compromising on quality. Not being in the restaurant business, I can only imagine how hard that can be! Every time I've been in, my server talks about how the items I order are made, the fresh ingredients used, and the careful prep work that went into it. And judging by the taste, I believe every word.
That being said, I do think Pita Island is still trying to narrow in on what will work for them in the long term. There have been some menu tweaks, for example, like recently making pasta and pizza available earlier in the day... and it seemed like they spent some time trying to decide on counter or table service for dine in customers (it hasn't always been totally clear)... But even through little changes like that, the quality of the food has been remarkably consistent.
There are a handful of established competitors nearby, and I've tried every one. I still go to some depending on what I want. For example, Pita Island doesn't serve Kabobs--so if I want a steak Kebab plate and some basmati rice for my Mediterranean fix, I gotta hit a different establishment.
However--Pita Island has my favorite Gyros hands down. The lamb is amazing, but the highlight is actually the pita. It is fluffy, slightly grilled/toasted, and their tzatziki is awesome. It is not an overcomplicated affair like at some other places. It's just high quality goodness, and I love it.
As an eggplant fan, I am also constantly seeking great babaganoush. The aforementioned nearby Kebab serving competitor ("CM") does have babaganoush, which I got once and never got again. I recently tried Pita Island's, and it was soooo much better. The FRESHNESS of the eggplant was immediately apparent. It was really HOMEMADE and you could tell that right away. I wish they sold it in tubs that I could take home with me. Honestly, I make pretty good babaganoush--but their's is better. And a lot easier than making it myself. :)
Other gems:
- hummus (what can I say? It's consistently delicious.)
- salad dressing (seems simple, but a greek restaurant's salad dressing has to be good!)
- baklava (not too sweet, which means you can eat more!)
I have not tried the pizza or pasta there--really, when I go, it's because I want a Gyro. But I selfishly want this place to STAY OPEN and get as much business as possible! I will keep going back and trying other menu items I haven't hit yet. As they continue to develop a good reputation in the neighborhood, I think Pita Island will really establish itself. I hope so!
Thanks!
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