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| - Chipotle goes Greek!
My boyfriend and I decided to explore Mount Lebanon, but by the time we arrived, it was way past lunchtime. After looking through some menus on windows, we decided to go here for a quick, casual meal.
Around 2:30 on the weekend, the store is not too busy. The staff were very friendly and helpful--they patiently explained how to order, what the toppings were, and how our choices affected the pricing. The setup is very much like Chipotle. You pick a pita (whole wheat or white, small or regular) or bowl (rice or salad), a meat (a variety of options include gyro and chicken), and stack on the toppings. There are also sides and desserts. There are several tables in the store, which is brightly lit. We walked down the block to Clearview Commons to enjoy our lunch.
I ordered a whole wheat regular pita. They brush the pita with oil and toss it on a grill to warm for a few minutes. I added gyro meat, which is freshly shaved from the spit. Then I was faced with the toppings. Rice: lemon rice, brown rice with lentils, or lentils. Beans: green beans, navy beans, or green beans with potatoes in tomato sauce (I always considered green beans more of a vegetable, but this is cool too). Sauce: Greek yogurt tzatziki or sour cream tzatziki. Cold toppings: lettuce, tomato, chickpeas, several types of olives, peppers... And they add whatever you want, carefully piling the toppings onto the pita. I got a little nervous at the height of my pita and limited myself, but I'll go all out next time. Then they wrap it up, and you have a delicious, warm pita ready to be devoured!
The pita was a little messy to eat. All the toppings mashed together into a medley of flavors. Between bites, I noticed the gyro was well seasoned, the pita was warm and soft, something (the green beans?) was buttery, the Greek yogurt tzatziki lent just the right amount of moisture, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. My boyfriend and I agreed that it was a hearty, yummy meal for a reasonable price. I hope to return soon!
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