Greek-style cooking has returned to the Lakewood Shopping Center! From a bowl of Chicken Orzo of Tomato Bisque soups right down to Zoe’s Greek Dressing, Zoe’s Kitchen offers a many tasty options. Their array of Mediterranean food will truly test any foodie’s tasting palette. 

After glancing at their menu from start to finish, and with my being a picky eater, my eyes finally landed upon their esteemed Chicken Pita Pizza. The Chicken Pita Pizza, or Pita Pizza as it may be referred on some menus, is a 710 calorie meal made with chicken, feta, fresh basil and marinara. A side Greek Salad, which like its pizza-partner, is a delicious wonder. 

Upon ordering this meal for the first time, I had no idea what lay before me. My mind played out images of a greasy pizza with chicken strewn about as if I were watching a slideshow. Instead, a masterpiece not even Michelangelo or Da Vinci could have envisioned greeted me at my table. From that point onwards, I knew I would be content with my meal.  

Then, I paid no mind to the leafy greens in the plastic container that came along with my meal. Instead, I gently lifted a slice of the pizza and guided it towards my awaiting mouth. My tastebuds exploded with a wondrous passion possibly experienced two or three times before with other exemplary foods. For all I knew, a tear may have graced my cheek as I took my first bite.

I greatly cherished the first bite, and later first slice, of Chicken Pita Pizza. I ate all four slices in that single sitting, at first thinking that the fourth slice would beat me. Nonetheless, I powered through it, only to realize that the salad remained. 

The Greek Salad triggered a different sense of tastebud joy. It is a leafy green concoction with some feta cheese and a cup of the Greek Dressing. I, for one, am a guy who prefers a dry salad, but their salad dressing blew my mind; I craved more even after a fair share. 

Well, truth be told, I have gone back to Zoe’s Kitchen at Lakewood more times and ordered the same meal, and still taken by surprise each time. However, no more tears have been shed.

So, I challenge you to head on down to the Zoe’s Kitchen nearest you and enjoy a Chicken Pita Pizza. If you find their pizza not suitable to your tastebuds, I am confident that another item will suit your fancy.