Gazala Place

sagg pita
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In Phoenix it was all about the tortilla. Now that I'm back in New York it's the pita that rules. The thin, hand-rolled, whole wheat pita at Gazala Place, on Ninth Avenue, is delicious, and even better dipped in Gazala's babaganush, a smoky blend of charcoal-grilled eggplant, tahini and olive oil. The spinach pie is another yummy gem -- a little purse of spinach, onions and spices baked in a pita shell. It's small in size but long in the oven. When I called to check on the delivery that was taking longer than expected chef Halabi Gazala answered and blamed the spinach pies for the delay. It was definitely worth the wait.

Gazala Place
709 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10036
(212) 245-0709