Kirkwood restaurant reviews
Jesse Hofford
-Opinions Editor-
The local food scene around STLCC-Meramec offers more than just coffee shops and diner food. If one looks hard enough, they can find food from many different origins without having to venture outside of Kirkwood. In fact within walking distance of the campus on the corner of West Woodbine Avenue and Andrews Avenue sits a little deli called Majic Market.
Majic Market’s main focus is not deli meats however. The item they are particularly proud of is their gyro. Pronounced “yeer-o”, the sandwich hails from Greece and usually contains lamb, lettuce, tomato, onion and a sauce called Tzatziki sauce, which is a goat milk yogurt-based cucumber sauce. All of these ingredients are then stuffed into a warm loaf of pita. Majic Market changes up the traditional gyro by using a lamb and beef mixture while still holding true to everything else.
The gyros at Majic Market are actually quite good. One should not worry about the fact that they are eating lamb if they have never had it. The mixed in beef softens the flavor of the lamb, making it less exotic-tasting for those that may be new to lamb meat. The spices used in the meat are top notch; the herbs can actually be seen in the meat and really add some nice flavor and zest. Vegetables are all fresh and crisp and the sauce they use is also very good. Their Tzatziki sauce is made in-house from fresh cucumbers.
Inside, service is quick and friendly and the owner is very friendly as well. To place an order, customers simply walk up to the deli counter and order what they want, then pay at a separate counter near the entrance. There is nowhere to sit and eat inside, but that should not detract from the great food being served. There is nothing wrong with sitting on the curb and enjoying a gyro with friends after class. Prices are fair and students who attend college at Meramec can get a 10 percent discount if they present their student ID.
Majic Market offers a wealth of other items like deli meats and cheeses, sandwiches, wraps, chili and even breakfast. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and they are closed on Sunday. Address is 640 W. Woodbine Ave., Kirkwood, Mo.
