Baraca

It won’t replace Baraca aka Olympic Pita as my go to Kosher pita spot, and I doubt God sees it as a replacement for going to temple on the High Holidays… but it was still a tasty pre-Rosh Hashanah lunch.

Pick a Pita is as Close to Temple As I’ll Get This Week | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

Less than six months after changing owners, Baraca (on 38th btw. 5+6th) has reverted back to Olympic Pita.

Olympic Pita Returns to Midtown! | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

Baraca… I will probably never eat your sushi sorry!

Thank You Baraca For Not Changing Too Much About Olympic Pita | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

“Olympic Pita on 38th btw. 5+6th in midtown has been taken over by a guy from Buddha Bar and is now Baraca, serving sushi for dinner.”

Olympic Pita To Be Turned Into a Sushi Joint?!? | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

But Maoz also makes you more appreciative of the salad bar at places like Kosher Deluxe and Baraca formerly Olympic Pita, and opens your eyes to how much skill it takes to make a truly perfect falafel sandwich.

Maoz Tastes Good, But Proves That The Best Falafel Pita is Built By Professionals | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

Baraca (formerly Olympic Pita), 58 W. 38th St. (btw. 5+6th), 212-869-PITA

Thank You Baraca For Not Changing Too Much About Olympic Pita | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

Toss in the free plate of pickles, cabbage slaws, carrots, and delicious delicious eggplant which Olympic Pita Baraca does not have and you feel a little less guilty about spending $10 for a small pita sandwich.

Kosher Deluxe Offers Up A Schnitzel Primer | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

So if anyone from Baraca is looking at this, and cares, put up some signs or something at least to let newcomers know how to order!

Thank You Baraca For Not Changing Too Much About Olympic Pita | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009

Best Falafel: Baraca (formerly Olympic Pita) (38th btw. 5+6th), Maoz (Coming soon to Midtown)

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Yeah – but not the ‘burrito laffa falafel’ that Oly, er, Baraca has going; thing is enormous, bread perfect.

Thank You Baraca For Not Changing Too Much About Olympic Pita | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan 2009