Arabesque Cafe

The Turkish-style chicken kebab starts with chicken (boneless white meat only) that's doused with secret spices (including allspice and red pepper) and baked. Cooled chicken chunks are laid out on a pita (white or whole wheat) and topped with homemade hummus, cabbage, pickles, olives, garlic sauce and tahini. The pita's wrapped and heated. Official Word: "The sandwich is good here - it's my way of doing it special," promises Lebanese owner Zoher Hakim. "I tell people: 'You don't like it, return it.' But I haven't seen anybody do this in three years. The Story: Arabesque opened on Queen St. W. (near Niagara St.) in 2003 and moved north to the more affordable College St. just over a year ago. This eatery has only a handful of tables, but friendliness to spare. Takeout is popular.