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The Pita Pit is a top spot
EDMOND — Tucked away in one of my favorite areas of Edmond is a sandwich shop like no other. The Pita Pit opened at the end of March and with its unique menu and toppings it’s soon to be a favorite of yours.
Owners Ben Stacy and Mo Mirambeigui are both graduates of Edmond North and have gone on to receive degrees — Mo from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in marketing and Ben with a degree in entrepreneurship from Oklahoma State University.
As you enter The Pita Pit, you find an atmosphere that is fun and a staff that is nothing but helpful. As I ordered I was told the Mediterranean Chicken was amazing, and I need to go Greek style with hummus, feta cheese and Taziki Sauce. My sandwich was hot and fresh, and for the rest of the day all I could think about was that sandwich.
My guest at lunch was Amy Herrold, the dietician for Edmond Public Schools. We needed to go over a few items and felt The Pita Pit would be the perfect place. Amy’s pita was filled with fresh veggies and grilled chicken and with our baked chips and diet drinks neither one of us felt sluggish after lunch.
The pitas are made exclusively for the restaurant and are offered in whole wheat and white. They are light and airy and almost 10 inches in diameter. When filled they are almost too much for one person to eat.
The menu has plenty to offer, from meat pitas with grilled chicken, ham, turkey and roast beef to vegetarian options with lots of fresh-cut veggies and sauces to complement. In addition the restaurant offers breakfast pitas all day.
The owners are not only young but know that every dollar needs to stretch, especially for students, so when students show their IDs they can receive any pita for just $5. In addition, to show their appreciation, teachers receive $1 off their pita.
For that health-conscious eater, you can build your own pita at www.pitapitusa.com and find out exactly what your favorite pita contains nutritionally.
As unique as their sandwiches are, the hours are great for those night owls. On Friday and Saturday they are open until 3 a.m. and they will even deliver. The Pita Pit opens at 10 a.m.
The Pita Pit also caters and every sandwich is made to order the day of the event.
The Pita Pit is at 128 E. Fifth Street next to Hideaway Pizza. For more information, call The Pita Pit at 340-7482.
Cook Smart…
CHEF DAVE FOUTS is an Edmond resident and a nationally known speaker in the bariatric weight-loss industry. He also is the author of four cookbooks. Share your recipes with Chef Dave and he may feature you in a future column. E-mail him at chefdave@edmondsun.com.
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