Bobby shops "Old Country Style" throughout Astoria, NY getting the ingredients he needs for the poker party with his buddies. With recipes for Souvlaki with Merguez Sausage & Piquillo Pepper Yogurt Sauce, Dakos (Greek Bread Salad) and Smoky Eggplant Dip with Baked Cumin Tortilla Chips.
This simple recipe consists of smoky roasted or grilled eggplant mixed with cumin, lemon, garlic and tahini. It's savory but also mildly sweet and goes perfectly with chips, pita or raw, crunchy veggies.