CAVA, the fast-casual Mediterranean chain, rolled out chicken shawarma as a protein option at some of its Tampa Bay restaurants late last month.
- We stopped by the Carrollwood and St. Pete locations to try it.
Yacob’s thought bubble: I went with the Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl, a hodgepodge of colors and smells. The chicken tastes rich, and the pungent blend of skhug and garlic dressing lingers on your breath well past lunch.
- My only note: It’s too leafy.
Kathryn’s thought bubble: The Chicken Shawarma Pita was just ok. It wasn’t gross or anything; I just…..