mmm-yoso is NOT on vacation. Cathy is merely blogging about food while Kirk has a day off. You tuned in to see what was new, didn’t you? Here it is.
Hi, again.
So, say you are driving north on Highway 67…hmmm, most likely the reason would be to go see Autumn colors in Julian, or perhaps you are really going to a casino. Whatever your reason, on the south end of 67, close to Interstate 8, you see this sign at that first exit, Bradley.
I know you’ve asked yourself.."Self, I wonder if that place is any good?…" and you kept driving. You really should stop.
This used to be the Fosters Freeze next to the DMV (hey, if you live in East County, you’ve been to the DMV), so it still has the drive though lane (yes, if people can drive through Starbucks for a beverage, they could also drive though for soft serve ice cream).
This place took over the Fosters Freeze about four years ago now and makes the best flavored Greek Style foods, served in great sized portions in the East county.
You order, pay at the front counter, sit down, wait for your number to be called and pick it up to take back to your table. You don’t have to buss your table at the end.
This is the gyros sandwich ($4.25) and I bought a small side of zucchini sticks ($1.75)…yes, that is the "small" order. The zucchini is cut like french fries then breaded with cornmeal and fried. You can see some of the zucchini skin in the photo and the cut is just thick enough you do taste the vegetable. The gyros is tender, well seasoned, served an a remarkable fresh textured/tasting bread with tomatoes, onions and the tzatziki sauce is on the side, also very fresh made with cucumber. The zucchini is breaded with a *very* light crust that has a light herb seasoning to it and is served with a quite large container of ranch dressing. I cannot convey enough the breading is light and crispy.
This is the #6 Combination: 1/4 of a chicken, with a beef kabob and a side of onion rings as well as a quartered pita bread. ($8.55)
The chicken is so nicely marinated with Greek herbs and lemon. It is cooked so the skin is wonderfully crispy and the meat also has the flavor of the lemon and herbs. The kabob is placed on the skewer interspersed with thin sliced onions and is marinated before cooking just enough for the meat to cook but remain very juicy. Oh those onion rings… fresh made, thick sliced with that light crispy slightly seasoned crust. Delightful!
The Greek chicken salad is always a favorite($7.45).It is really the Greek salad-with onions, cucumbers, feta and topped with warm, herb infused chicken meat..a *lot* of chicken..I swear, this bowl weighs close to a pound. Yes, this is the small side of onion rings, again…($1.75)..fresh made, lightly corn meal breaded and wonderfully not greasy.
This is the fish and chips plate ($6.25) with the zucchini fries substituted for the "chips" part (no extra charge)(ALL of that stuff under the 3 pieces of fish is zucchini; I think that is what the "large" side order consists of, but I have never been that hungry to order it) ..and a banana shake: vanilla soft serve blended with a fresh banana ($2.25). The fish is cod, but it isn’t the preformed, frozen with batter on it stuff; its made for you, with a very light egg and herb infused batter…very nice..and also served with garlic bread.
Next time you are on Highway 67, take that exit and stop in. The portions are huge and the food is quality.
Greek Style Chicken 1468 Graves Avenue (at Bradley) El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 401-0700
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days