Greeking Out Over Toast
Toastique | Based in Washington, D.C.
Greeking Out Over Toast
Toastique | Based in Washington, D.C.
By Katie Ayoub
July 17, 2024
By Katie Ayoub
July 17, 2024
Brianna Keefe
The Greek Toast is a pillar on the menu of Toastique, an artisan toast and juice bar concept that’s in rapid growth mode. “Our Greek Toast is one of the first toasts we debuted, and it was an immediate success,” says Brianna Keefe, founder and CEO. “It is a toast for everyone that lends itself to any time of the day. It appeals to the masses because it is vegetarian and packed with protein, so it fills you up.”
Toastique’s Greek Toast starts with a golden toasted slice of “rustico” bread. It’s spread with housemade hummus, a layer of arugula and the brand’s take on a Greek-inspired mix: Kalamata olives, cucumbers, red onions and marinated tomatoes. The build is topped with crumbled feta, paprika and a lemon twist. “In my opinion, the marinated tomatoes are what brings all the flavors together,” says Keefe. “We slice and marinate the baby heirloom tomatoes in-house to create this wonderful tangy flavor to complement the rest of the ingredients.”
About the Author
Katie Ayoub serves as managing editor of Flavor & The Menu and content strategist for the Flavor Experience, an annual conference geared toward chain operators. She is president of Katie Ayoub & Associates, serving up menu trends expertise, content creation and food & beverage consultancy. Based in Chicago, Katie has been working in foodservice publishing for more than 20 years and part of the Flavor team since 2006. [email protected]
