Bitar's
Just about anyone who’s ever lived in Philly has OD’d on hoagies, pizza, and cheesesteaks at some point. On the occasional sweltering summer afternoon, when your body’s pores are actually sweating grease from your 4 am run to Geno’s the night before, you may even find yourself craving something slightly healthy. Mosey on over to Bitar’s Eastern Mediterranean Grill to appease your growling stomach with food that hasn’t been battered, fried, and dunked in an imitation cheese sauce. I personally recommend the Angelo Cataldi Chicken Sandwich. While Angelo Cataldi the radio-personality may be abrasive and nauseating, the sandwich is just the opposite. Marinated mozzarella, a pepper sauce, and lettuce rolled up in a pita don’t make for a drip-free meal, though, so load up on the napkins and avoid wearing your favorite white shirt. Of course, if the idea of supporting anything related to Angelo Cataldi is out of the question, the gyros and falafel sandwiches are delicious, too. Eat your meal at one of the small tables inside or out on the sidewalk, where there’s almost always a pick-up soccer or softball game at the park across the street to serve as your meal-time entertainment.
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