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| - Way to go Brookline! This area is turning into a pretty good lunch destination, with some great ethnic food being represented. I have shopped at Pitaland for olives and sundries in the past, but today was the first time I had lunch at the café. Not only is this a great retail store to buy Middle Eastern items you might not be able to find elsewhere, the prepared food is delicious.
The menu features lots of Middle Eastern staples, such as falafel, hummus, babghanouj and the other items that make up traditional mezze. A lamb burger and sandwiches made with their pita bread are also offered, as well as salads and platters. I had the falafel platter, which was wonderful. Their falafel is the best I've had anywhere, and I eat a lot of this stuff. The accompaniments on the plate were fresh and pickled vegetables with a side of tahini and their pita bread. All great. My husband offered to share his fries with me, as they give you a huge portion, and my hand kept sneaking over to his basket for more. These are perfectly fried shoe strings with a sprinkle of something like paprika...I'm not sure, but it was really nice. When I checked out with my olives and groceries, the guy behind the counter gave me a yummy fig on the house. He also sang as he rang up my order, and thanked me for coming in. The guy who took our order at the café also came over to ask us how everything was while we were eating. This would be de rigueur at a full service place, but was notable at a place with counter service. Really nice people and excellent food. I may have to give breakfast a try soon.
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