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| - The 15-seat intimate "snack bar" style space was imaged by Toronto based design firm, Salt&Pepper, and blends minimalism, Mediterranean authenticity and subtle sex appeal. With the kitchen fully exposed, diners popping in for a healthy lunch or supper can watch as meat is grilled, pita is baked in their mini wood oven and their sandwiches are assembled with to order. During the summer months, guests will have the opportunity to nab one of the 10 seats outside if they're not looking to rush back to work or home.
As previously alluded by the location-referenced name, RCK's menu is inspired by the trading and cultural junction of the Mediterranean region. Everything (including the stone-oven baked pita breads) is prepared in house, with gluten free varieties in the works! The offerings includes both familiar Middle-Eastern favourites (like hummus, falafel, and house made pickles), as well as playful culturally inspired items like their cherry harissa, Tabouli poutine, and rose infused hot sauce). Another interesting element that sets RCK apart from the city's various other Mediterranean eateries is that they won't be using any traditional spits - a choice the team made to safeguard against food safety and hygiene concerns.
I popped by for a little preview of the goods, so here's a little sneak peak at what you might be sinking your teeth into when you visit RCK.
Assorted Pita Sandwiches
Though it was definitely hard to choose, my favourite sandwich of the bunch was probably the Moroccan which had a really addictive kick from the Harissa and a delicate sweetness from the apricots. Coming in close second was the Egyptian because the sweet caramelized eggplant just melted like satin on my mouth. Add a little of RCK's rose scented hot sauce and holy hell, it's good. Overall, though, I really liked that each sandwich was so different in flavour profile and customizable with chicken, steak, falafel, or halloumi cheese so that you could get something very different every time. Even better was that the size (1/2 a pita) made it easy to mix and match to try a few without committing to intently on just one protein or base.
Falafel (Approx. $0.50 each)
Some of the absolute best falafel I've had in this city. Super crunchy on the outside with a nice meaty texture within and a lot of great aromatic flavour- I really got the cinnamon and cumin combination coming through and that made me wiggle in excitement.
RCK Poutine ($5-6, plus choice to add on Falafel, Chicken or Beef)
Tabouli, Hummus, and Shredded Halloumi Cheese
A very creative and delicious take on the poutine, and what's not to like? I love the combination of the crispy fries, the salty cheese, the tangy hummus and the herbaceous grain salad. Somehow I feel healthy eating this basket of deep fried goodies?
Humus
Exactly how I like it. Super smooth with a nice balance of lemon, sesame and garlic.
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