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Eat Local: Forks Mediterranean Deli

Forks Township eatery serves up authentic Lebanese cuisine.

An entire article could be devoted just to the rich history of Forks Mediterranean Deli, formerly Forks Produce. Suffice it to say that you won’t find anything else like it in the Valley.

Lebanese cuisine was entirely new to me when I walked into the deli, which is located next to the Town Center Plaza on Sullivan Trail. Stand-out features include the small seating area, with kitchen-type tables and chairs; an impressive selection of spices, oils, breads and other delicacies; and an expansive deli case with meats and cheeses and spreads, the likes of which I could only ever hope to accurately pronounce.

The menu consists of real Lebanese and Greek specialties, like fattoush and falafel, as well as some recognizable types like grilled chicken and club sandwiches. I opted for the beef Shawarma, a wrap that included top-round beef, lettuce, tomato and tahini sauce, a zesty mix made from sesame seeds, served on a pita.

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Most of us would probably mistake Shawarma for its cousin, the gyro. The beef, shaved in a very unique way, was moist and tender; the tangy tahini sauce added a unique regional flavor to the sandwich. I later learned that Shawarma is typically made with lamb (which is an option at the deli, although only available four days a week).

One large-size sandwich was nearly a meal in itself, so I brought home some of their fresh baklava, a flaky pastry made with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey. The store-bought baklava I’ve had before simply couldn’t compete with the deli’s homemade confection.

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Forks Mediterranean Deli is open seven days a week, and also caters. The menu is available for take-out or eat-in, and the prices are more than fair for a unique cultural taste—not one menu item tops seven dollars.

Visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Forks-Mediterranean-Deli/78706346964.

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