I was invited to a special grand opening experience and received a complimentary lunch from Zoë's Kitchen for the purposes of this review. But I have honestly shared my review with you. Let's just say their hummus could be eaten daily.
In the Greek language, "Zoë" means life. Now in Addison, Texas as well as throughout the DFW Metroplex, Zoë's means natural and homemade Mediterranean-inspired fare that's perfect for lunch, dinner and your special occasion. Conveniently located at the Belt Line and the Tollway next to the new Whole Foods at Village on the Parkway, you'll find the welcoming doors to DFW's newest Zoë's Kitchen.
The space is a great refuge whether you're coming to meet a friend for lunch or just ordering up a meal for the office or the family on the way home from work. Meeting you right at the door you'll find a large community table ideal for the office to take a break and enjoy a great brainstorming session over a slice of Yaya's Hand-made Chocolate Cake. The interiors are bright and fun and creative touches that give it a community feel (just check out the artwork from St. Alcuin school.
However, it's the menu that will keep you coming to take a spot on the large patio space or to do a quick call in for a last-minute meal. As a girl that craves feta, olive and hummus on a pretty frequent basis, it's wonderful to have options that are delicious, but won't break the calorie bank. There are many options to choose from including dishes you wouldn't expect at a fast-casual spot like shrimp kabobs and braised white beans. In a hurry, we ordered up two dishes to try and like many local folks will be doing, for take out.
Our two best sellers, were delicious and still very warm after we got to our own table. Always a fan of shrimp, it was great to enjoy some fresh veggies and grilled shrimp instead of a hamburger or boring salad. The shrimp was large and not over-cooked and the veggies were the mix of crisp and plump you want in a grilled kabob. And the pilaf, we could have continued to eat for dinner if it had lasted. The orzo pasta had the perfect lemon-hint of flavor with cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. The portions were just the right size; for both eating now and maybe a smaller-sized dinner or for sharing if you just wanted a healthy snack.
SHRIMP KABOBS
two charbroiled kabobs, zucchini, rice pilaf, cucumber raita, side greek salad
We could have just ordered two of the shrimp kabobs, but we wanted to try something a little different, so we opted for the Steak Stack, considered a big favorite. Packed with steak, onions and feta on sourdough, this was a good alternative for someone looking for something different than a pita wrap or salad. While the flavors were ok, we kept going back to that shrimp kabob plate and the little side of hummus that we ordered on the side. While we didn't have enough pita to eat up all the hummus, we could eat it later with our own veggies or crackers since you just couldn't bare to waste it!
STEAK STACK
sliced steak, portobello, mozzarella, caramelized onions, feta spread, tomato, sourdough, rosemary oilWhile I enjoyed our plates, the catering and party meals really caught my eye. The "Guilt-free Girls Night" would be a super selection for one of those last-minute girl get-togethers as well as the "Game Day Goodies" when you are looking to feed a hungry bunch that may want to scale back on their wings and queso. And considering you can even get "rewards" for ordering their catering deals, it's enough reason to make Zoë's Kitchen a favorite on your iPhone.
I'll definitely be back for the spinach rollups, chicken kabobs and oh, yes that hummus...and the pilaf...well, I'll be back for more.
Zoë's Kitchen
5100 Belt Line Road
Suite 1056
Next to Whole Foods
Addison, Texas
http://www.zoeskitchen.com
