Craft Pita

"This Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is gearing up for Thanksgiving with its turkey shawarma bowl and sandwiches. Offered starting on November 4, the bowl features turkey shawarma, Lebanese rice, tabbouleh, cabbage, turnips, garlic aioli, and cranberry sauce, while the sandwich features turkey shawarma, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, and pickles. Diners looking for a turkey spread can reserve a slow-roasted, whole Leabanese-style turkey breast that’s marinated in shawarma spices for over 24 hours. Turkey is available for pick-up the day before Thanksgiving (November 27), plus sides, salads, spreads, sauces, and desserts like baklava. Both locations of Craft Pita will be closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday." - Brittany Britto Garley

"With a major focus on local ingredients, Craft Pita prides itself on offering a fresh take on classic dishes. Score feta and tomato salad, traditional Lebanese kafta that’s made with wagyu, and super-creamy baba ganoush. The menu also incorporates owner Rafael Nasr’s family’s own olive oil from Lebanon, which is swirled into picture-perfect plates of hummus and labneh." - Brittany Britto Garley

"At Craft Pita, everyone has their own space, from the lone soul donning headphones and hacking away at a falafel pita to the family of six that prioritizes the seasonal special and french fries. The large Mediterranean restaurant in West University is where people come to sit in their bubble while having mezze samplers and rubbing sticky baklava bits off of their fingers. There’s a neighborhood joint feel. At some point, a staff member will come from behind the counter to check on their favorite regular or ensure newcomers have everything they need. Come here when you need a quick meal or are in the mood for booza ice cream and want to stay in one spot." - Gianni Greene

"Take full control of your party snacks with Craft Pita’s build-your-own options. A customizable mezze platter lets you combine items like hummus, labneh, tabbouleh, and veggie sticks with pita chips for $35, and for heartier eats, there is the build-your-own-bowl buffet, which features bowl packs that come with a base, like Lebanese rice or quinoa, protein, toppings, and sauces." - Megha McSwain

"This Mediterranean restaurant will offer a small limited edition batch of Scary Habanero hot sauce for $10. The West University location will also host its own pumpkin patch, giving diners a complimentary pumpkin with a meal purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis." - Brittany Britto Garley