Here is what you and your date are going to do tonight:
First you are going to go to Provo's only Greek restaurant the new Sadaf Greek Soulvaki (2448 N. University Pkwy). It has bravely moved into that Hire's Big H, Guadalahonki's, Ican'trememberwhatelse, building which has housed a chain of failed restaurants. You know the one, right by Movies 8? This time folks, this time the building has a winner.
Chup and I don't do Italian food (please don't throw stuff) but we do Greek. We try to seek out Greek food in any city, town, village we visit. So I feel you can hear us out on this one: Sadaf Greek Soulvaki is good Greek food.
Order the pita and hummus (honestly? The best pita I've ever had-soft and a little sweet.)
Order the chicken, beef or lamb kabobs. The beef is tender and tasty. We were very surprised at what a great taste we were getting from the beef kabob. But all three have exciting possibilities. Dump them in the tzatziki--cucumber sauce. For a side try the seasoned potatoes or rice. Heck, I even like the fries. I think you will too.
Order all of this to go.
Next stop by your nearest grocery store to buy ingredients for your choice of desert. Brownies are especially smart this time of year.
Take it home and make yourself a picnic of sorts in front of the seven o'clock Olympic tv coverage. You are going to view some Alpine, some Ski Jumping and the always entertaining Ice Dancing. I know the "experts" warn never eat in front of the tv, but believe me, even "experts" make an exception for the Olympics.
When you are ready, and Ice Dancing is especially dramatic, excuse yourself into the kitchen and whip up the desert. Did you pick brownies?
My mouth is watering even as I type this. Greek food, Bode Miller and brownies. Can I come over?
Read the Daily Herald's review on Sadaf Greek Soulvaki here. And UPP's post about it here. And I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of telling Navid the owner to expect you.
13 comments:
I am so glad you suggeted doing something at home. I was about to be seriously depressed at the lack of a baby sitter ;D
And we must not forget that surely its okay with the experts to eat popcorn when watching a movie.
Greek! Sounds so delicious.
I've loved all your date night plans, by the way. I feel all fun and sophisticated just reading them.
Even a "middle-aged" lady looks forward to your date-suggestions each weekend. Thanks for the heads-up on the new Greek place. I got to go to Greece when I was 21 and nothing beats a "real" gyro or some well-made souvlaki. Can't wait to tell my husband that is where we will be going for our next food-outing.
What about fried zucchini? Cause if the fried zucchini at a Greek place is bad, I won't go there anymore.
I agree, Courtney! We've been to Sadaf several times, the most recently being yesterday for lunch. It was (sadly) empty, but we ordered plenty of food to make up for the lack of customers.
Their dipping sauce is to die for. And I would recommend getting a few extra tubs with your order. I like to dip the potatoes in it. YUM! My 5 year old and 2 year old even liked the food. Bring some home for the whole family!
So excited to try this out. I've been missing Mad Greek and didn't know there was a replacement down this way. Yay!
I drove past it the other day and crossed my fingers REALHARD because my poor East-coast husband has been slowly dying from lack of Greek food all these years. Can't wait to try.
i LOVE this Greek place, and i was raised on Greek food. Sadaf has the best yogurt sauce ever. it is making my mouth water like a dog as we speak.
Thanks for the great date night suggestions! My husband and I are totally going to eat here tonight. Cant wait!
Nothing thrills me more than feedback on my Date Night Plans posts. So thank you neighbors.
Zuc, Navid is your husband. Go and meet him. You will see what I am talking about.
I'm soooooo excited. We just moved here from Nashville last summer and I have been dying for some decent Greek. I'll have to drive down from Highland but you've convinced me it will be worth the drive!!!! P.S. Thanks for sharing your insider secrets about the area - it's really helpful for us newcomers!
that ellen switzer project is brilliant! i hope it happens!! and i, as one of your neighbors am so so inspired!!
Thanks for the idea, btw. Went and tried it. The potatoes are yummo and next time I just want to buy a ton of the bread to dip in the yogurt sauce.
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