My Favorite....PITA

A staple in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Greek food, pita bread is a round, flat, pocket bread. Pita bread can be stuffed, topped, dipped, or chipped. There’s a lot to be said for this thin flat bread, so lets get down to my Fort Worth favorites.

JAZZ CAFÉ

Locate at 2504 Montgomery, Jazz Café serves creative pita’s and other traditional Greek food. A hole in the wall, and a little overwhelming as a first timer, Jazz Café is eclectic and crowded with mismatched tables and chairs with an outdoor area filled with what looks like antique junk. However, the quaint feel and charm make this one of my favorite lunch spots. Their Greek salads are phenomenal yet still traditional. Another favorite is their black bean soup or black bean enchiladas served with cold sour cream and pico de gaillo (which I usually don’t like, but it fits well with the thick hot black beans). However, my favorite is the Green Gobbler. They serve a thin, toasted pita topped with melted Swiss cheese, thick sliced turkey, and smothered with avocado. Stop into Jazz Café and give me your thoughts…no dress code but cash only.

2504 Montgomery Street

Fort Worth, TX 76107

T: 817.737.0043

PAK-A-POCKET

Some believe that there is nothing special about Pak-A-Pocket. I mean, they are sandwiches you could make in your own kitchen. But that is exactly the reason I love it! Plain and simple, this order at the counter restaurant keeps be coming back and day dreaming during class. As you walk in and browse the menu you will see traditional Greek food such as gyros, Greek salad, kafta and falafel. Although I am sure these items are great, I tend to order a plain ole “cold pocket” ($4.45). Every day, nicest woman in the world stands behind the counter to guide you through the construction of your pita. I like mine with turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce (no tomato) and ranch dressing. She will ask if you want chips, and yes definitely get the pita chips ($0.69, even better dipped in ranch). Every time, I get a chocolate chip cookie ($0.50, nothing to write home about, but who doesn’t love a cookie?) and a lemonade ($1.29), which tastes like it came from a powder, but just like your momma used to make. The simplicity of the meal, the quick service, and the friendly atmosphere had me at “pita.”

 5512-D Bellaire Drive South

Fort Worth, TX 76109

T: 817.735.4363

http://www.pakapocket.com/

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Let me know your thoughts! Greek House and Terra are 2 other favorites for me!