I must tell you- It is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!
The place was packed last night, the Friday of a long holiday weekend when many are away- so this gives you a good signal that this place is very special. The decor is a little like a NY City Wine Bar when you first arrive- a large (very large) wrap around bar with stools for dining at the bar, when you don't have a reservation (which you NEED TO HAVE!) There are several tables along side the bar , as well as many inside the large main dining room and upstairs as well.
The menu is truly excellent, with many traditional Greek items, as well as many unique creative items as well. Since it was my first time, and wanted to try many items we were a party of three.
There are numerous " starters" but we choose the meatballs, which were melt in your mouth delicious, with olives in a tangy tomato sauce, the mussels with gigante beans were phenomenal, tender and delicious and the grilled octopus with chickpeas, lemon and parlsey was exceptional!!!! We also tried the seared scallops were served with capers, olives and cauliflower slices sauteed in brown butter - they were delicious, as well as the traditional spreads, which were anyhing but traditional- hummus, chickpea with lemon and parsley, and more served with a generous portion of toasted pita - they were award winning!, especially the spicy sun dried tomato spread! WOW! We ate it all with gusto!
Entrees range from traditional grilled whole fish such as striped bass, branzino, snapper, etc. greek lemon chicken, pork chops, and so much more, so we chose the following: The lamb sausage dumplings with spinach- sort of a greek gnocchi and truly fantastic! The braised rabbit (one of their house specialities) served with think home made spaghetti in a thick rich red sauce was beyond amazing, as were the lamb chops, cooked to medium rare perfection with fingerling potatoes and an heirloom tomato and string bean salad- wonderful! We also opted for the smashed potatoes, which were huge thick fried potato wedges but so better than french fries , served with two dipping sauce (one being "american sauce" - ketchup) and the other a tziaki sauce.
I was dying to try the four cheese mac & cheese with spinach, the prawns with roasted vegetable risotto and the lamb burger- next time for sure! Every evening they offer specials in addition to the vast menu and also one "nightly very special" entree as well as something called "The whole animal"- great for those in a large group, and a bit daring, with suckling pig, goat, lamb and more!!!
This is a MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT miss it!!!!! Make your reservations now, as word is already out about hot place on the North Shore & will be there for a very LONG time!!!
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