This one's for Theo...

To all those Winnipegians/former Torontonians who do not believe that Vancouver has shawarma (cough cough, Theo)...here's your proof that not only does Vancouver have shawarma, but it has darn good shawarma!!

I have been dying to try the Mr. Shawarma food truck for quite some time now.  So, when I got a shawarma craving the other day, I decided to make my way over to Mr. Shawarma...definite good call!  Spectacular shawarma flavours, solid portion, spicy hot sauce, all for $6.50 tax in...unreal!  And, if you don't believe me, take the word of the two guys who ordered right ahead of me.  The guy who got his first, started eating while they were waiting for the second one.  With the first bite, the fellow let out a happy food groan...the other fellow instantly said, "Orgasmic, right?"

Things to note: (1) Mr. Shawarma is located on the North East corner of Hornby and Robson, Monday through Saturday.  (2) Cash only.  (3) Expect a 5-10 minute wait from order to receipt of yummy goodness.

I got my shawarma, I got my shawarma!

Look at that yummy goodness!

The menu (tax included for all items).  They also serve a poutine for under $5.50...I somehow managed to cut it out of this photo.

The X that marks the spot.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-Shawarma-Truck/201372426550368

Apollonia Greek Restaurant

After a day of chores and errands I figured I deserved a treat...and there's no better treat than Greek food!

Apollonia has been a favourite of mine for quite some time.  Great for take-out, great for delivery, and even better to eat in at.  Due to timing, I opted for take out tonight.  Chicken souvlakia, rice, roast lemon potatoes, Greek salad, pita and satziki.  Yummy in my tummy!

http://www.apolloniagreekrestaurant.com/

Kefi Greek Kouzina

I don't know about you, but last night felt like the first official night of Fall.  The chill in the air, the threatening rain...it was Fall.  As we were mourning the end of summer, we concluded it was completely unacceptable to cook dinner.  Instead, we headed out to Kefi Greek Kouzina.

This restaurant is a hidden gem!  I opted for the lamb souvlaki and that was definitely a good choice.  It came with a greek salad to start (very yummy with a nice light dressing), heavely lemon roasted potatoes, spinach and tomato rice, tzatziki, and pita bread.  I'm not going to lie, I wasn't a huge fan of the spinach and tomato rice.  That being said, my eating partner in crime really liked the rice and, regardless, the lamb souvlaki made up for it.  Imagine skewered New Zealand spring lamb leg so tender and perfectly cooked that you don't taste one bit of fat and it almost feels like it's melting in your mouth...grilled with garlic, lemon, and oregano.  Hands down the best lamb souvlaki I've ever had.  All in all, a lovely way to say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall.

Things to note: (1) If you're looking for a quiet restaurant, this is the one for you.  The restaurant was only about 20% full.  Being that it was a Thursday, it was quite nice.  Gave you the space and time to enjoy your meal without feeling like you're being rushed out.  (2) If you order the mixed souvlaki, be prepared to get 50% chicken, 25% beef and 25% lamb.  (3) If you purchased one of those handy dandy coupon books, there should be a coupon in there that will give you $10 off if you spend more than $40, before tax and tip.

http://www.kefi.ca/links.php