text: The new Pita Jungle freaking rocks I have not been to one in years but I can see them quickly becoming a new favorite nnAmbience gets an so far nnId have to spend more time in the inside and see the bathrooms to finalize it but it was pretty kicking Monday night at three days after their opening with a lively crowdsomewhat unusual and definitely welcome for DowntownnnGood parking right off the patio was open during my two hours there nnBut we walked there taking our seats in the patio in the back after a friendly greeting with the bartender The full bar window sits very nicely between the inside and patio which combined make a very unPhoenix like setting something I am really fond of getting used to downtown nnInside I was instantly taken aback by the pleasant configuration of the cavernous interior I soberly staggered about grinning idiotically Its a use of space that easily beats the last tenant a flybynight homeforeclosure helpline I did not miss the alwaysclosed design firm that was there before either nnI admit my continued giddinessnnOutside was comfortable and quiet for the most part except for the occasional headlight glare We were the only ones seated on the spacious patio But it was not isolated foot traffic from folks driving up walking in like they were not from the neighborhood along with folks who lived next doorall nice peopleadded to the pleasant urban dichotomy of entrances in front and backnnService gets a nnOur position outside in view of the bar made it easy to be seen so I cannot say the same for the inside but have high expectations nnThe staff should read the directionslearn how to turn the heater on instead of depending on the later arrival of the one bestowed with that knowledge I am guessing enough restaurant patrons would have just gotten colder and more irritated while they waited I am not that kind of guy I chocked it up to an opening day jitter and pushed both buttons innnThe food came out wicked quick and the super cute waitresses were friendly patient and otherwise on top of everything nnA phone call before we left was answered promptly and courteously They said they were not busy but were crowded when we walked in suggesting they know how to deal with traffic nnFood gets an n nTo start off it was for what I think was oz of a perfect Devils Ale a fun big glass with a handsome headDrink me it begged and I happily obliged Served cold it warmed me right upnnIf a buck or two please were off the beer and the joint stayed open till AMit would be a madhouse We can dream but I doubt the looming apartments would enjoy that kind of big city vibe off the patio nnIn the meantime they could have had more warm drinks besides the tasty hot chocolate for the winter Lola Coffee next door could hopefully provide some of that vibe for some real synergy if they stayed open laternnThe tzatziki put me in food paralysisa heavenly feeling I get when I first take a bite of something and it is that amazingly good all other senses shut offnnI kind of wondered at the better part of for my companions small pesto pizza with no meat but it too was a nnThe beef gyro was some points lower I seem to recall enjoying its selection of stock greens I just killed it this morning as I write this but the meat was average and a bit lacking on the sauce Either way they made up for it with a hearty filling portion that should be an easy standby for any carnivore especially one on a budget nn but take the gyro by itself It does not quite work next to its upsell garlic potatoes which were mediocre in the beginning and went cold quick Skip them nnStill the potatoes along with everything else wait in my fridge for the next day like everything else I took home Should not be too hard to give them enough kick again in a toaster oven or microwavennThe rice pudding was served cold and average on its own maybe that is the point but it was definitely enlivened with the right amount of cinnamon and half the amount of fresh fruit they put on topnnTotal bill was before tip For appetizer main course dessert and beverage for two in such a expletively awesome place it is definitely worth it nnAs a quick dinner to go it is a major major reason to not hit the local fast food joints in the late evenings toonn out of for my best luck to the latest addition downtown the newest for all of days before Vitamin T opens up nnWhat bad economy I sometimes wonder