Few things could be simpler than pita-- flour, water, yeast, oil, salt, bake-- and yet it's the simple things that find greatness. After our lunch at Albawadi a week back I grabbed a bag of fresh pita at Al-Amal Grocery, from Al-Watan Bakery on 63rd St.

And let me tell you, there's nothing I've had a craving for this week more than one of those pitas tossed in the oven for a few minutes, then used to scoop up a little Chef Earl's hummus. What's better about this pita than the ones at Whole Foods? I can't tell you exactly. All I know is, man, they're good-- spongier, fluffier, breadier, pita-ier. Better, lots better.

Al Watan Bakery
3326 W. 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60629
773-737-2722