Pitas near Simcoe Point ON (539 Result(s))

The Turkish-style chicken kebab starts with chicken (boneless white meat only) that's doused with secret spices (including allspice and red pepper) and baked. Cooled chicken chunks are laid out on a pita (white or whole wheat) and topped with homemade hummus, cabbage, pickles, olives, garlic sauce and tahini. The pita's wrapped and heated. Official Word: "The sandwich is good here - it's my way of doing it special," promises Lebanese owner Zoher Hakim. "I tell people: 'You don't like it, return it.' But I haven't seen anybody do this in three years. The Story: Arabesque opened on Queen St. W. (near Niagara St.) in 2003 and moved north to the more affordable College St. just over a year ago. This eatery has only a handful of tables, but friendliness to spare. Takeout is popular.

Juices, smoothies, salads and grain bowls make up the extent of the menu offerings at this funky new West Queen West good-for-you restaurant — and that's just enough. Here, health-conscious hipsters trade poutine and 'za for something decidedly better for their bods, like a generously portioned quinoa, kale, tofu, beets, avocado and carrot bowl washed down with a Greena Colada. Across the board, ingredients are fresh, crisp and sourced from local suppliers. Though there is a scattering of high-top tables in the place, Bolt is not a sit-down restaurant. The place buzzes with enthusiastic patrons, each convinced it was their discovery. In such an upbeat atmosphere, it's no surprise the Bolt staff is always happy.