The Gyro
Spitz

Spitz

2506 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041, United States

Pizza • Coffee • Turkish • Mediterranean


"After browsing the menu, I realized nothing was really catching my eye, but I knew I needed to satisfy the emptiness in my stomach. I ultimately opted for the Döner plate. What does the Döner plate include? Pretty much everything but the kitchen sink. My plate featured a mix of chicken and half lamb/half beef served over a bed of sweet potato fries, topped with Tzatziki and chili sauce. It also came with a salad, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, feta cheese, mint, Kalamata olives, falafel balls, hummus, and two lightly fried pita chips. Reading through all those ingredients felt overwhelming, and I worried I wouldn't find anything that would truly satisfy my peculiar hunger. When the dish arrived, I was struck by the vibrant array of ingredients. Given the abundance, I decided to dive in from the top. The pita chips were light and crispy and paired perfectly with the creamy hummus, while the falafel, although a bit dry, had a nice flavor and also complemented the hummus well. The salad was fresh and crunchy, and the salty olives along with the dill-flavored feta blended nicely with the veggies. As I dug deeper, I found the paper-thin chicken to be well-seasoned, but the lamb and beef were surprisingly salty. Initially, I thought it was just my palate, but my friend, who had ordered the Classic Döner Sandwich with a half-and-half mix of beef and lamb, also found it quite salty. Eventually, I reached the sweet potato fries, which were light and crispy—definitely the highlight of the plate. This Döner plate was more than enough to share, and I barely made a dent in it. What I did manage to eat was satisfactory enough to quell my unusual craving. However, if there’s something underwhelming about the meat, perhaps I would have preferred something more refined to truly excite my taste buds and elevate my dining experience. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Would I return for this dish? I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit, but if I found myself in the area and in a better foodie mood, I might give it another try. Next time, I think I’ll stick to something simpler than the loaded Döner Plate."

Carmine's Pizzeria

Carmine's Pizzeria

2677 Forbes St, 32204, Jacksonville, United States

Pizza • Italian • American • Delivery Services


"We visited Carmines Pizza House for lunch while traveling through Jacksonville. We arrived at 11:30 and although the parking in front of the restaurant was full, we had no problem getting a booth to eat at. But by noon the place was full. We were greeted by a pleasant gentleman who invited us to sit any place we chose. He then left menus with us and we perused the specialty pizza section looking for something safe and something interesting. The safe choice was the Home on the Range pizza; basically a meat lover 's pizza. The interesting choice was Da Bomb. It 's a pizza with blue cheese, chicken, and jalapenos with a drizzle of hot sauce. Both pizzas were really good. The crust was not soggy and had a nice crunch when biting into it. The Home on the Range was meaty deliciousness on a tasty tomato sauce and Da Bomb was aptly named for its spice. I shared both pizzas with my granddaughter and she picked off the jalapenos because of the heat, but otherwise loved the pizza. The taste of the blue cheese is quite pronounced, so if you like the funky taste of blue cheese mixed with the heat of jalapenos, you will enjoy this pizza. My wife played it much safer, ordering the lunch special: two slices of pizza with a drink. She ordered pepperoni and black olives, which are her favorite pizza toppings. The lunch special is a good deal and the pizza slices are pretty big! The atmosphere of Carmines Pie House is cool. There are lots of things hanging from the ceiling or tacked to the wall, quirky things you might find in an antique shop or on the side of the road. The peculiar decor makes dining here fun. Our food server was very friendly and attentive. She checked on our table several times after bringing our pizza to see if we needed anything. My impression is that the people at Carmines Pie House are hard working and enjoy what they are doing. We all were glad that we stopped by Carmine Pie Shop for lunch. It 's always a risk trying something new, but this time is paid off."