If I haven't told you lately, I LOVE greek food. Well mediterranean food fits in that category too. My boss and I frequently visit The Pita Stop on Southside. We both love their chicken special. The special comes with a salad (and house dressing), wild rice, seasoned grilled chicken, fresh hummus, and pita bread and to make it even more delicous - the total cost (after tax) is only $8.75!
This meal is so flavorful and so filling. I'm telling you...in another life I was Greek.
Interesting fact, the origin of my name (Melanie) is Greek. The meaning is black, dark-skinned (probably much like a Greek maiden. Although my parents didn't search baby name books for my name and purposely choose from Greek names but rather I was named after Melanie Wilkes from Gone with the Wind (which surprisingly also makes me happy). Where was I going with this?
Anyway, go visit The Pita Stop at 1106 12th Street South in Southside. You won't be sorry!
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Restaurant Rave - The Fish Market
I was feeling very inspired to start a new "restaurant rave" series. Hubs and I eat out A LOT. I want to brag on some of the places we go. So, my first rave is for The Fish Market (downtown location).
Here are some reasons I can rave about this joint:
-The restaurant has a very obvious Greek influence. George Sarris, owner, moved to the U.S. from Greece in 1969 (read more on their website). If I could choose any other nationality to be than American (aka mut) then it would definitely be Greece. I love their food, their island, their hospitality, their dark hair, etc. So this is an instant plus for me.
- They claim to be the most inexpensive FRESH seafood market in town and I agree. I ordered popcorn shrimp with fries and coleslaw and it was less than $10. Let me restate that...I ordered a regular order of popcorn shrimp and they gave me enough to feed to people.
- The downtown location is mega cool. It is in a former storage facility. It has beautiful old brick walls and a very awesome ladies restroom.
- The have a HUGE menu. You can get any kind of fish you could want plus some chicken dishes and even alligator! They serve basic southern fare like fried okra, traditional cole slaw, and fries as sides but also include some Greek inspired dishes like greek-style rice, pasta with alfred sauce, greek cole slaw, and some amazing green beans.
- If for no other reason at all, go taste their tarter sauce. I am sort of a sauce connoisseur and in the category of tarter sauce, The Fish Market wins hands down!
So come Downtown and try The Fish Market. You won't be disappointed.
-The restaurant has a very obvious Greek influence. George Sarris, owner, moved to the U.S. from Greece in 1969 (read more on their website). If I could choose any other nationality to be than American (aka mut) then it would definitely be Greece. I love their food, their island, their hospitality, their dark hair, etc. So this is an instant plus for me.
- They claim to be the most inexpensive FRESH seafood market in town and I agree. I ordered popcorn shrimp with fries and coleslaw and it was less than $10. Let me restate that...I ordered a regular order of popcorn shrimp and they gave me enough to feed to people.
- The downtown location is mega cool. It is in a former storage facility. It has beautiful old brick walls and a very awesome ladies restroom.
- The have a HUGE menu. You can get any kind of fish you could want plus some chicken dishes and even alligator! They serve basic southern fare like fried okra, traditional cole slaw, and fries as sides but also include some Greek inspired dishes like greek-style rice, pasta with alfred sauce, greek cole slaw, and some amazing green beans.
- If for no other reason at all, go taste their tarter sauce. I am sort of a sauce connoisseur and in the category of tarter sauce, The Fish Market wins hands down!
So come Downtown and try The Fish Market. You won't be disappointed.
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