The blog mmm-yoso!!! is not on vacation. Kirk and His Missus are on vacation. ed(from Yuma) is not on vacation. Cathy appears to be on vacation, but really her travels are all within San Diego County.
Hi. There is a new place West of the I-15 at Camino del Norte and Dove Canyon, right next to the Starbucks and in the same parking lot as the new Fresh and Easy in the 4S Ranch area.
"Fine Burgers, Tapas and Beer" it says on the sign...but Pitas and Buns has just opened and has not yet received its liquor license. I noticed inside on the large menu that P&B is "By Santorini", a local chain of four authentic Greek and Mediterranean restaurants which I have always found to be excellent, yet never posted about.
Since it just opened, and the liquor license is not in effect, P&B is offering several 'specials' (and pricing) to get you in to try their food. This gyros pita and salad combo was only $6. The salad, fresh, large and topped with cucumber, tomato, onions, pepperocini, olives and with wonderful Feta cheese and a fresh balsamic herb house dressing was excellent on its own. The gyros meat is *really* good. It is thick sliced, fresh tasting, thick cut and surrounded by the most *heavenly* light and chewy fresh baked bread. The "Greek yogurt sauce" is fresh, tangy and complimentary. A basic meal and just perfect.
This cup of "Leni's Chicken Soup" ($3.50) is divine! Creamy, eggy, lemony filled with vegetables (celery, onion, carrot) and chunks of chicken and fresh herbs. This is the home made soup that I strive to make. A bowl is $5 and from what I saw at another table, very much a meal...
The chopped house salad is $6 by itself. Topped with calamari, it was $8. Perfectly fried, tender calamari. Not greasy. A batter which is *so* right. A flavorful crispy tender blend of tastes. An excellent size portion.
The "Buns" part of the restaurant is for the hamburgers. All are 1/3 pound burgers and come with a choice of fries or Mediterranean coleslaw. Yes, we need to go back. The non-burger/Greek/Mediterranean food here is excellent and better than any other fast food place. The take out menu lists that "more burgers, salads, tapas, happy hours, beer and wine are coming soon". Pitas and Buns will become a destination for the people who live in this part of San Diego.
Pitas and Buns 16625 Dove Canyon Road, Suite 205 San Diego 92127 (858)485-6200
So the Greek stuff is up to snuff. Just wondering, was there anything Turkish on the menu?
Posted by: fool for food | Thursday, 05 May 2011 at 08:35 PM
Welcome to the neighborhood! The Gyro Pita looks fabulous. We can't wait to come try it!
Posted by: CYMarriottRB | Friday, 06 May 2011 at 12:08 PM
Hi just found your blog. I am a local San Diego blogger too! Would love to get on your list! Thanks for the comprehensive So Cal area bloggers and links!
Posted by: Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) | Friday, 06 May 2011 at 01:06 PM
Welcome to our blog, fff. Turkish food is a bit different, but Turkey is very close to Greece... The pitas are excellent and I'll check out the buns soon...
Welcome to our blog, CYMRB. We just write about food we eat. You should try P&B, especially since it is in your neighborhood.
Welcome to our blog, Averie. Thanks for the compliments. I'm just the Temp while Kirk is on an international vacation and will let him know you'd like to be added.
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 06 May 2011 at 07:59 PM
I am looking forward to going into 4S Ranch (not Rancho Bernardo) and give it a try. Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch are two seperate communities, just like Carmel Mountain and Rancho Bernardo. From the address you gave, it sounds like it is in 4S Ranch (as stated in the title), even though you started off saying it's in Rancho Bernardo. You wouldn't want people searching all over Rancho Bernardo for it and missing out on a great place.
Posted by: Robin | Saturday, 07 May 2011 at 07:30 AM
I take the Rancho Bernardo Road exit to get to Dove Canyon Road, Robin; that's why I said RB. I'll edit to clarify that the intersection is at Camino Del Norte and Dove Canyon and West of the 15. I hope you enjoy the food at P&B, it is really good. Welcome to our blog.
Posted by: Cathy | Saturday, 07 May 2011 at 07:38 AM
You were up in my hood again! I rarely go to this side of the street, usually the other side with Jimbo's, BBB and Panera. I think I've been to this side once but I can't remember for what. We'll have to pop over next time we're there to check things out.
Posted by: Carol | Saturday, 07 May 2011 at 08:32 PM
I'm not stalking you Carol! I like that part of San Diego- friends and the "magical" Ralphs are right there. The P&B is in the same lot with the Fresh and Easy, so a good excuse...at least that's how I would justify it.
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, 09 May 2011 at 11:46 AM