SEEN IN THE SCENE | ESTIATOR – GREEK-AMERICAN RESTAURATEUR MAGAZINE

1 September 2016 at 15 : 59 PM

Taverna Mykonos| A Simple Place to enjoy your Food

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TAVERNA MYKONOS (238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, NJ; 2017039200) is the property of the Panteleakis family, which also owns Oceanos restaurant and Oyster Bar in Fair Lawn, NJ, and which serves casual taverna fare in a cheerful albeit boisterous atmosphere. It is good Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays) for a quick lunch or a protracted dinner, and it’s a ...

1 September 2016 at 15 : 11 PM

The Whitman as a Modern Diner/Lounge

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MANAGEMENT at THE WHITMAN (4990 Rte 42, Turnersville NJ; 8562284449) describes their establishment as a “modern diner,” and I am in full agreement as far as it being modern in more than one way. The structure on the corner of Johnson Avenue and Black Horse Pike deserves kudos for being what one would call fanciful, with its shiny stainless steel ...

1 September 2016 at 15 : 12 PM

At Parthenon, Everything’s Symmetrical—Even the Menu

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THE PARTHENON (314 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL.; 3127263407) is proud of all the media attention it has received during its decades in business, including features and glowing reviews in key publications from coast to coast. Newspapers, magazines, radio, and television have awarded The Parthenon “Best Gyros,” “Best Saganaki,” “Pick of the ...

1 September 2016 at 15 : 03 PM

The Golden Greek has but few entrees but they’re lowcost

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GOLDEN GREEK is a restaurant in the heart of Arizona (7126 N 35th Avenue in Phoenix; 6028417849) that serves a small selection of Greek entrées, complemented by a salad, avgolemono soup, the vegetable of the day as well as a serving of pita bread that’s crafted by the Greek owners of the restaurant. This establishment, closed on Mondays, features a ...

1 September 2016 at 14 : 29 PM

NoTable

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Irene Plagianos, through her This is New York blog is asking you to nominate the best vendor truck for the Vendy ...

20 July 2016 at 21 : 54 PM

The Cannibal Revisited

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PATRONS at Christian Papanicholas’ Cannibal restaurant (113 E 29th St, New York, NY 10016; 212-686-5480) are greeted by two refrigerator cases filled with brews, which gives way to groups of happy people noshing violently on slabs of bone marrow in between hearty glugs of beer. The house-made pretzel comes out piping hot, the side of dipping cheese ...

20 July 2016 at 21 : 28 PM

Zorba’s | A New Name to Go with the New Place

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HERE WE are at Zorba's Fine Greek Cuisine (11225 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico; 505-323-2695), established in 2010 by Spiros and Marina Counelis, former owners of longtime perennial favorite across from UNM. With a new location, updated menu and their children, Gregory and Madeleine, they have launched a new venture located in the ...

20 July 2016 at 21 : 43 PM

Lemonis & His 20 U.S. Franchising Markets

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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL- The Simple Greek and entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis announced that they are bringing their new, fast casual restaurant concept to 20 major metro markets. The chain currently consists of four locations; three locations throughout the greater Pittsburgh, PA, area, and its newest facility in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, IL. There are 53 ...

20 July 2016 at 21 : 44 PM

Feta Bar & Grill | A Full Bar Complements the Gyro

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OPEN SINCE March 9th, the Upper East Side’s Feta Bar & Grill (1436 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128; 646- 852-6872) offers a taste of the Mediterranean, from appetizers like Greek meatballs, grilled octopus and spanakopita to entrees like moussaka, lamb chops and a generous serving of gyro or souvlaki. Also, delicious falafel salad! The food, ...

20 July 2016 at 21 : 06 PM

Oceanos | Where Culinary Tradition Meets Contemporary Design

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THOUGH THERE are several restaurants by the same name within the metropolitan area, at this Oceanos, the Oceanos Oyster Bar & Sea Grill (2-27 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn NJ, 201-796-0546), culinary tradition and contemporary design merge to create a unique seafood bistro—and an unparalleled dining experience. The sleek, sophisticated dining room ...