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| - The Garden Cafe is on the end of a mall row right off South Eastern and Just past Warm Springs. The Cafe is well lit during the day by big windows. The place isn't cluttered or small. There is a lot of room. We were taken by the sparkle. The entire place was scrubbed clean and shiny. So, our first impression walking in the door was that "These Folks really take their place seriously." believe me they sure do.
The menu was very well laid out. It was easy to read and the colors brought many of the items to your attention. When it comes to Mediterranean food I judge by the Tabbouleh. If a place can't put together a well make fresh Tabbouleh we just take out tent down and go home. This wonderful salad of parsley, tomatoes, onion and mint is traditional. At the Garden Cafe it was spectacular. The absolutely freshest and flavorful concoction I've ever had. The base was mounds of chopped parsley, green onion, mint, and tomato. I believe I detected a slight back ground taste of garlic. To this mixture they add fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Tabbouleh (tabouli) is a favorite of mine and there for I speak with some authority when I tell you it is the best I have ever had.
Libby ordered Chicken Kabobs and I the mixed kabobs of beef, chicken, and kafta. Both our platters came with a tasty rice mixture, tomato, onion, and a thin slice of dill pickle spear. The crowning glory of this meal were the pitas. These were perfect, fresh made, puffed, and browned. It was a pure pleasure to put Tabbouleh, onion, tomato and my kafta into a half of a pita and savor the fine combination of flavors. All the meats were hot, juicy, and spiked with flavor.
Our service here was quick, as quick as anything made fresh to order can be. The staff folks were friendly to the point that I really want to go there again just to feel so wanted and among the wonderful people.
Our next trip here will be very soon. I intend to start with some Baba Ghanoug (ghanoush) (eggplant) and then on to more Tabbouleh, and probably Shawarma beef. Maybe I will get to some of the luscious looking Baklava.
All you "round the world eaters" don't miss this it is at the top of the list for Mediterranean cuisine or any other cuisine for that matter.
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