Thursday marked my two-year anniversary at my job. I can’t believe it has already been two years. Sometimes I still feel like I just started because there’s always so much to learn. I left my last job right before my two-year anniversary, so this officially marks my longest job with one company (post college). To celebrate the milestone, my team went out to lunch at Whitewood Mediterranean Grill in downtown Orlando.
I love Greek food so was excited to try this quick service Greek café. The atmosphere feels like a big city. All the windows are open, so the entire corner café is open air, complete with the breeze going through and all the noises of the street.
All three of us ordered the falafel platter, which comes with your choice of two sides. I chose French fries and stuffed grape leaves for my sides.
I was a little disappointed with my falafel. I think it was overcooked. The falafel patties were just dried out and very hard. The sides, however, were very good. The stuffed grape leaves were my favorite. They were bright with flavor. The fries were topped Greek seasonings.
My dining companions chose hummus and baba ganoush and hummus and tabbouleh as their sides.
I was disappointed by the falafel but do want to return to try their gyro pita. I saw one go by and it looked massive and full of vegetables and meat. This weekend has been full of watching the Olympics. I love hearing our national anthem!
What is the longest you’ve been at one job?
Ooo – I’ll have to add this place to my list
You know – most of my friends complain that they haven’t found a good place for falafel here in Orlando. Have you?
The longest I was at a job was 4 years. I really thought I was going to stay longer (I was 18 weeks pregnant when I left!), but things changed and I made the move (and 2.5 years later – made the move again!). Happy job anniversary
Haven’t found any life changing falafel but my favorite is actually at the quick service restaurant in Animal Kingdom Lodge by their pool. You get a falafel pita with couscous salad and both are delicious!
Congrats on your job anniversary! The longest job I’ve ever been at is my current job. I will be there 6 years in November.
I’m coming up on 5 years at my current job, longest job I’ve had thus far. Hooray for anniversaries!
Congrats on hitting 2 years! I just hit one and a half, and it feels CRAZY. Totally worth the celebration at Whitewood (which I’ve actually always been curious about!) Bummer to hear that the falafel aren’t as good as they look. Have you ever tried them at Annie’s? Their falafel are the best!
Five and a half years – my current job. Congrats on your anniversary!
I’ve been to Whitewood a couple of times. My impression is that they get super, super busy and the wait can be kind of long during lunch…but my food was pretty decent.
I actually just celebrated my two years at my job – this is my first job post-college! Congrats to you
Overcooked falafel is like, the sickest thing ever.
I worked as a ski instructor for three years olds for six years in high school/beginning of college – it was awesome.
My first job out of college I was at for 3 years.Tomorrow marks my 2 year anniversary of leaving that job….I despised that job!
I think the longest I’ve been at a job is 3 years!! Crazy. I love falafels!!!
That is such a bummer that the falafel wasn’t that great!! I always get so excited when a place offers it.