Time to share another NYC sandwich!
What is it? Yoghurt Koulouri.
Where is it from? Pi Bakerie, 532 Broome Street, Soho. pibakerie.com
How much does it cost? $6.00 + tax
What's in it? Greek yogurt and cucumbers with arugula and Kalamata olives.
Pi Bakerie is a Greek bakery/cafe on the S.W. edge of Soho.
They have a small range of Greek produce (oil, honey etc) for sale alongside breads, sandwiches, salads, savoury pies, Greek cakes and desserts, such as baklava, as well as hot and cold drinks.
Koulouri is a traditional Greek street food and is simply a ring of bread generously covered with sesame seeds before baking. Here at Pi they are a little thicker than usual and are crafted into sandwiches. The cucumber and yogurt version that I tried was light and refreshing and perfect for a hot summer's day. (There are also Koulouri sandwiches with mozzarella or smoked salmon available.) While $6.00 is cheap for food of this quality in this area, I must say that if you have a hearty appetiteyou will find this to be on the small side - it wasn't quite enough for me by itself - although it was very yummy and one of the healthier sandwich options around.
The bakery itself is decorated in an original and modern style. It is clean and bright with instagram-worthy copper topped tables and wall mounted drawers piled high with pastries.
There are tables inside and a few outside and whenever I have visited seating has been available, (Pi is a little off the main drag) so why not stay and enjoy the surroundings?
Order your food and drinks at the counter, grab a table and enjoy!
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