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| - I'd seen this place frequently driving through Tempe, and finally got a chance to try it with my boyfriend this weekend when my vegetarian friend and her vegan boyfriend came to town. Overall I'd give it 4 stars, but I'm rounding up. I'm weighing pretty heavily (at least a full star) for the organic, local menu.
Atmosphere was pleasant, bright and open. Service was friendly, with a polite waitress and reasonable serving times.
Appetizers: We got classic hummus with pita bread, and vegan spinach and artichoke dip. The former was very plain, even a sprinkle of paprika on top would have helped a lot. Possibly our own fault for ordering classic, rather than an interesting flavor. The latter was actually very good, and I'm hard to please when it comes to fake dairy. I would have been happy with two of those.
Entrees: Each couple got a wrap to share. My friend and her boyfriend ordered a veggie wrap, and confirmed that it would come cut in half. They both enjoyed it, commented on the flavors, and identified a plethora of veggies in the wrap. Each half was also huge, so they were glad to have split it. My boyfriend and I got the chicken shawarma wrap and failed to confirm if it would be served cut in half (though we did make it clear we'd be sharing). It came in a sort of overflowing taco situation, wrapped in foil. The waitress wished us luck in splitting it, as she dropped it off. Oh thanks. We passed it back and forth taking bites. It was pretty tasty though.
Beverages: I got a strawberry lemonade, my friend got a pomegranate iced tea, and the guys had water. The lemonade was good, but it had a sort of "artificial sweetener" after-taste that was disappointing. My friend said her tea tasted more like a good green-tea than anything fruity. She wasn't complaining, but it wasn't what she expected.
The bill: Prices are going to be higher when the food is organic and locally grown. I'm willing to pay more for that if that's what I'm after, but considering we weren't entirely impressed by our half of the meal, it felt like a lot. Our friends were a lot more satisfied since they thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of their meal, and are more willing to pay for organic food. $20 for lunch for two people isn't bad, but considering we shared everything and didn't feel like it was spectacular, this won't likely be a regular spot for us. If I do return, I'll make different choices when I'm ordering.
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