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27 March 2017 at 23 : 53 PM

Pylos Continues to Sparkle

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PYLOS, in downtown New York (128 East 7th Street; 212-473-0220), has been open for many years, to the delight of its clientele. It serves elevated Greek cuisine, or if you prefer, rustic Greek home cooking, in a small space with terra-cotta pots hanging from the ceiling. Pylos is open for dinner only, from 5 pm to midnight. To quote the Michelin Guide, ...

27 March 2017 at 23 : 01 PM

For the Incorrigibly Romantic: Effie’s

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EFFIE AND LOULA BOUIKIDIS had the right idea when they converted this small house in Washington Square West (1127 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA; 215-592-8333) into a restaurant. They baptized it by the name of one of them and ended up with a multiple-room structure—some large rooms, some small, each with its own charm and individuality. Effie’s is a ...

27 March 2017 at 23 : 53 PM

Santorini is Mediterranean near Mexico

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FOOD is integral to the warm hospitality that defines Mediterranean culture. Its robust flavors, exotic spices and colorful palette stimulate the senses and comfort the soul. This is the food of Santorini (1001 E University Avenue Ste E3 Las Cruces, New Mexico; 575-521-9270), which offers authentic Mediterranean and Greek food as it has been enjoyed for ...

6 February 2017 at 21 : 01 PM

This One Has Love in Mind

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The Murray Hill section of Manhattan has gained a handsome restaurant with an appropriate name: Eros! The midtown establishment headed by Yianni Koskinis (447 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-252-1972) serves a Greek menu, salads, fresh grilled fish, and the traditional meze. With one of its sides lit by lighting emanating from even ...

6 February 2017 at 21 : 20 PM

Stamna Is All About the Right Food

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DOES Stamna Greek Taverna (66 East Main Street, Little Falls, New Jersey 07424; 973-256-6400) deserve to be as busy as it is all the time? Why not? This casual and friendly taverna has what it takes, and what it takes is help that’s “helpful” and dishes that are attractive and pleasing to your taste buds. Stamna is casual, and its traditional ...

6 February 2017 at 21 : 14 PM

Just Think of It As the E-Spot

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ONE WOULD think that this is an e-lectronic taverna the way its owners named It, but that € only stands for the Greek word that’s necessary to define it as The Taverna. E Taverna (26-19 23rd Avenue, Astoria; 718-606-6606), with its canary-yellow awning, is open daily from noontime to 11 pm. It is a family operation serving classic ...

6 February 2017 at 21 : 39 PM

Goodfellas for Added Value

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WITH INTERNET reservation and review sites marking most restaurants with double dollar signs, meaning not so inexpensive, Goodfellas Diner (56-26 Maspeth Avenue, between Rust Street and 57th Place, Maspeth, Queens, 718-894-1566), coming in with one dollar sign, is a refreshing change. The diner was the scene of an altercation recently between ...

6 February 2017 at 21 : 53 PM

Agora Is Cute and Blue

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AN AREA that in past years traditional Greek restaurateurs shunned was that around Queens Boulevard from Maspeth on up, yet today we find Agora Taverna (70-09 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375; 718-793-7300), a cute little blue establishment with brown wood highlights. We even read a quote by someone who said that “Forest Hills has a solid lineup of ...

6 February 2017 at 21 : 12 PM

Georgia Diner Is Queen in Queens

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Demetris Kaloidis’ Georgia Diner (86-55 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY 11373; 718-651-9000), a spot named after the famous entrepreneur’s wife, was one of Kaloidis’ first establishments, long before he acquired Terrace on the Park. Located in a much-trafficked area where Queens Boulevard meets the Long Island Expressway, Georgia ...

3 January 2017 at 15 : 34 PM

For This Diner, It’s a Legacy

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THE LEGACY DINER (136 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ; 856- 310-1800) offers all the favorite dishes you’re accustomed to, in a relaxed atmosphere. It features old-school display cases and is open for your convenience from 6 am to midnight. "You'll be treated to a quintessential Jersey diner meal here” according to the reviews. In ...