My Cousin Nick

A FAST AND EASY NEW GREEK SPOT, QUICK NICK TO YOU

If you’ve ever enjoyed eating at Calista Greek Seafood Taverna on Giralda Plaza, My Cousin Nick may become your favorite fast-casual spot. The new restaurant is owned by Calista proprietor Thomas Fotouras, who’s hoping to bring the flavors of Greece to the Gables in a quicker, street-food format around the corner on Ponce.

The menu here ranges from gyros to signature bowls, salads, fries, croquettes, and more. You can make your own meal or choose from the menu, order at the counter, and be off within minutes. We tried the lamb gyro ($12.95) – preferring to stick with the classics – and were pleasantly surprised by the generous portion of meat, accompanied by tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Well-seasoned fries also come tucked inside the pita wrapping, adding a little heft to the meal. We loved mixing the creamy tzatziki with the crunchy fries and thinly sliced lamb; a perfect bite encapsulates all ingredients.

Though My Cousin Nick is obviously trying to corner the downtown Gables office-worker’s market with its easy to-go options, we enjoyed eating in-person, especially considering the slightly messy meal we ordered. We pulled a few fries out of our gyro and ate them first to lighten the load, and then tucked into the wrap with the help of a nearby napkin container. Delicious, but probably not best eaten in front of your boss or during a quick lunch break in the car. (Thankfully, the other patrons were similarly occupied.) – Kylie Wang

2207 Ponce de Leon Blvd
786.778.2381
mycousinnick.com