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Light posting this week



Sorry posting has been light. I have been bashing local restaurants all week on yelp, so take a peep.

Don't eat at Opa Opa. It's gross.
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4 comments:

ACK said...

Yelp definitely takes time away from blogger...

4/7/06, 9:37 AM
Alice said...

i liked what i had at opa opa. what did you have that was gross? i've only had the pita and tzatziki. i wasn't that into the dolmas though.

4/7/06, 9:41 AM
leon said...

I finally tried Opa Opa last night.

I was excited that a Greek place serving some of my Mediterranean favorites opened up not too far from where I live.

After eating there, all I can really say is "what a disappointment".

I had the Falafel with a side of Spanakopita. Right off the bat, I thought the portions were a wee bit on the wee side (which I was thankful for later on).

How hard is it for a place to make fresh Falafel?

Falafel should be:
- hot and slightly crispy on the outside
- moist and flaky on the inside.

This can be achieved by making the Falafel mixture ahead of time and cooking it to order.

At Opa Opa, my falafel was rubbery and slightly gelatinous all the way through, like it had been cooked long before I got there, allowing the oils to seep in and take over while sitting in a warming bin.

The Spanikopita was ok, but the portion was a little weak (one small triangle for like $2.75)

I know I'm a tough crowd to please when it comes to food, but come on. I would safely say the Falafel is better in the food court at the mall (both Arden and DT Plaza), but if you want the real thing, go to Maaloufs at 1433 Fulton Ave (I'll need to go there to correct the atrocious meal I had at Opa to-the Opa)

4/7/06, 10:24 AM
cakegrrl said...

Maalouf's falafel salad is crayzeee good...

4/7/06, 11:32 AM

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