It has been an incredibly hot sunny day, perfect for eating out on a patio and strolling along the Danforth and so that is where I met my Mom to grab some lunch. We decided to go to The Greek Grill located at the corner of Danforth and Carlaw. My Mom and I sat outside to enjoy the weather and to people watch. From the moment we were seated until the moment we left the restaurant, the staff was incredibly nice and friendly. Our server even apologized for the bees that were hovering around our food. We ordered saganaki to start since my Mom had never tried it. I am a huge fan of cheese and fried salty cheese is way up there on my list of favourite things to eat.
For the main course I ordered the lamb souvlaki dinner and my Mom ordered the grilled calamari dinner. The portions were huge and well worth $16 each. The lamb was so tender and well seasoned and, as I exclaimed to my mom, the rice made me want to dance. There’s a sauce that goes over the rice and it is so tangy and delicious. I love it! The potatoes that came with our meals were also full of flavour and so buttery soft. I am very sad I couldn’t finish my entire plate; it was a very filling meal.
Lamb Souvlaki with rice, potatoes, salad and tzatziki.
Grilled Calamari with potatoes.
My Dad was able to join us a while later and, being a vegetarian, he ordered a grilled red pepper hummus dip which was amazing. I wish I hadn’t been so full so I could eat more of it. A long time later, after letting our stomachs rest a bit, we walked along the street, conversing and looking into shop windows. We ended up at a store called Re: Reading which sells second hand books. I came out of the shop with five books. I couldn’t help myself. We then walked into a candy store only because on the window display my eyes caught sight of a cookie jar I absolutely had to have. For a few seconds all I could do was say, “Mom! Mom! Mom!” and point at the glass. It was Huckle Cat from the Richard Scarry stories. I was nearly jumping like a little girl from excitement.
My Mom bought it for me as an early birthday gift. Thanks Mom!!!
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