Sunday, November 22, 2009

Papa Gyros is a Hit!


We have been a little slow getting the visit to Papa Gyros posted. I was thinking someone else was going to handle this one since I think everyone was pretty pleased with the experience from the comments during the meal. We lucked out on the day that we went in that the weather was crappy so there seemed to be a smaller-than-usual crowd which translates into being able to get a table. The restaurant is small and typically it gets pretty crowded early. The target for our visit was the "Classic" Gyro. The sandwich is stuffed full of meat (beef and lamb) with veggies and sauce. I'm not discriminating enough to know what all the flavors are in the sauce, but it works just right. I had the fries as a side - very tasty. Others of the group will have to comment on their sides as we had a variety. I rate the "classic" as one of the best of the group thus far, if not the best. On top of that is the staff are very friendly and helpful, and give a family-feel to the experience. There are lots of other interesting looking things on the menu as well which definitely warrants return visits to continue working through the menu. The "classic" and Papa Gryos in general is very much a must-try.


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The Next Sandwich

We're over halfway through our 15 sandwiches. What will we eat next? This group is never short on ideas:


Steve suggests the Hot Mafia Sandwich at Kalou's in Providence. Kalou's says, "This wonderful sandwich has spicy salami, capocolla and prosciutto meats with provolone cheese and pepperocinis on an Italian sub roll served with Italian pasta salad." Steve adds, "it was something to rave about, including the pasta salad, which was mostly tomatoes/onions/peppers/olives and a bit of pasta thrown in. (Oh yeah, and a big smelly pickle, though I have no idea if it was any good.)"


Homework for Steve: This was apparently the special that day. Is it available every day?


Helen suggests the Jerk Chicken Sandwich from Happy Tummy at Lowe Mill. This spicy sandwich was a weekly special, but is popular enough to be on the regular menu now. For full effect, try it with pepper jack cheese on the Jalapeno Fred Bred. Personally I prefer the Pineapple Fred Bread if it's available. Happy Tummy is a food cart, and they open at noon on Thursdays, Fridays and weekends only. Seating is outdoors, so good weather is a plus.


We also have a couple make-ups to work in, for the "15 must-have sandwiches" that aren't available on our regular Tuesday sandwich day:

  • Kentucky Hot Brown at Monaco (only open for lunch on Friday, I think)
  • Hummus Avocado Sprout Sandwich at Garden Cove (only available Thursdays). Only outside seating so good weather is a plus here too.
  • Jerk Chicken Club at Mason's Pub (not open until 4pm on weekdays)
Where else should we eat? Add your suggestions here....