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3 January 2017 at 15 : 08 PM

Being Mr. Greek in Biloxi, MS

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IN BILOXI, MS, the place for Greek dishes is Mr. Greek (1670 Pass Road; 228-432-7888), at the Commerce Court Shopping Center, where you can have your Greek salad and gyro with beer too! Mr. Greek is a casual spot—a cheerful tavern where you can spend a few hours munching on Greek dishes, drinking your favorite potion, and shouting ...

3 January 2017 at 15 : 04 PM

At Greek Islands, You’ll Be Just There

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SOMEWHERE on the outskirts of the city, in Little Neck, NY, you’ll find Greek Islands (253-17 Northern Boulevard; 718-279-5922), which features home-style food such as whole grilled fish, Mediterranean seafood, and classic Greek dishes amidst a cool white-and-blue background. The design duplicates a whole tenement on a Greek isle and is ...

3 January 2017 at 15 : 42 PM

The Latest Taverna Is Rustic Chic

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THE LATEST GREEK TAVERNA to open in Manhattan is The Greek (458 Greenwich Street), in the Village. It is a gastropub serving food and wine in a rustic-chic setting with a big bar and banquettes. It features a long counter to the left and small wooden tables (minus tablecloths) with chairs to the right. There are (fake) flower arrangements ...

3 January 2017 at 15 : 20 PM

A Diamond in the Rough

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IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME since Kosta Diamandis’ presence within the urban section of southern New Jersey, with a Diamond Restaurant both on route 70 and Route 73 has been missed. But no problem! He can be found with a bigger and better eatery under the same name in Hainesport, NJ, at 1390 Route 38 (609-267-0101) some distance from exit 40A on ...

3 January 2017 at 15 : 53 PM

A White House in NJ?

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PHOTOS of the real White House can be spotted from every angle throughout this White House, which is a restaurant located not in Washington, DC, but in Moorestown, NJ (4 W. Camden Avenue; 856-235-4825). To be sure, we can’t confirm whether the president has ever set foot in this White House and tasted its gourmet kitchen, but it is ...

26 November 2016 at 00 : 20 AM

Her Expertise Dates from her Childhood

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ANNA'S GREEK CUISINE (7370 Sawmill Road, Dublin, Ohio; 614-799-2207), open since 1997, has established itself as one of Columbus, Ohio’s best and most authentic restaurants. Over the years, Anna’s has acquired a broad and dedicated base of customers, servicing them not only as a restaurant but as a caterer as well. The story of Anna is that at ...

26 November 2016 at 00 : 24 AM

Olive Tree Is Counter-Serving

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THIS NO-FRILLS Greek establishment in exotic Hawaii called Olive Tree Café (4614 Kilauea Avenue, Oahu; 808-737-0303) shows its Greek identity through its gigantic light blue awning. It counter-serves Mediterranean dishes, with a big following but limited seating space. Opening at 5 pm for dinner only, the Olive Tree Café has a BYOB policy and keeps ...

26 November 2016 at 00 : 45 AM

The Red Lion Diner’s Success Story

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FOR THE major part of his 50 years in business, Demetris Lontorfos, now 64 years old, hasn’t moved away from Route 70 in South Jersey, though he’s worked both ends of it, starting with Ponzio’s in Cherry Hill out west. Some 43 years ago, however, the native of Athens, who hails originally from Andros, left that job and headed east, stopping at ...

26 November 2016 at 00 : 47 AM

Faros Is a New Culinary Addition in Brooklyn

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ONE OF the most recent Brooklyn eateries that serve Greek fare is Faros (84 Seventh Avenue, between Union Street and Berkeley Place; 718-569-5313). Faros’s environment provides each patron with an authentic Greek dining experience and great service. The food is prepared fresh with high-quality ingredients, and its owners take pride in offering ...

26 November 2016 at 00 : 06 AM

Greek Marina Offers Soothing Motifs

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IF YOU'RE looking for a casual waterfront spot serving Greek fare in modest surroundings with traditional music somewhere in Honolulu, you should try the Greek Marina (7192 Kalanianaole Highway; 808-396-8441). The spot, which is open from 11 am for lunch and dinner through 9 pm, features a BYOB policy and provides authentic, innovative Greek ...