Yusef's is my old standby place when I crave middle eastern food, Lebanese style. The Gyros are excellent, right down to the pickle and the sweet onion... mmmmm. The portions are generous, and everything is always well prepared. They serve a hummus dis that I really like... it has beef and pine nuts. The baklavah is good. They usually have several different varieties.
The place has always been run by really nice people, but the new owners are the nicest people yet.
About a month ago, I was on the way home from visiting my cousin in the hospital when my growling stomach let me know that no food for 12 hours was not making it happy.... I ran into the store at 6:45 pm. They close at 7.
The owners were at the front counter....
"You're hungry," said the woman looking at me with concern
"yes," I nodded "Can I get a Gyro, or is it too late."
She looked at her husband... "she's hungry," she said to him...
He hesitated.
"She's hungry!" the wife repeated...
I knew they had probably cleaned up already and were getting a sandwich even though it was inconvenient. I was so grateful. It was the best Gyro I have EVER had...
I stop there about once a week now, on my way home from the hospital. I get a few groceries and something for dinner. I always get there by 6:15 though.