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

20 June 2016 at 12 : 25 PM

A Chef Who’s Been in the Best of Kitchens

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IN DEFERENCE to his excellency ambassador George Iliopoulos, the current Consul General of Greece in New York, there is also another equally famous George Iliopoulos in the north, he, in New Jersey, and with a different title, that of a master chef. He is the executive chef who also happens to be the partner at the establishment called Black ...

20 June 2016 at 12 : 40 PM

Why not Experience Romance at Effie’s?

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BORDERING an alley in the middle of Antique Row in Philadelphia, is Effie’s Greek Restaurant, 1127 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA (215) 592-8333, right in Center City and its narrow dining rooms are simple and crowded easily, seating is limited and reservations are mostly a pretty good idea for someone with the intention of going there for ...

20 June 2016 at 12 : 39 PM

Homer, Homer, If You Could Only Taste Zesty’s

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THE PROPRIETOR of two failed but nevertheless noteworthy “Onassis” restaurants—one in Philly and one in Cherry Hill, NJ—Thanassi Konidaris, married to an heiress of a sizable wealth, is still making his mark in that area with an establishment he has had for decades called Zesty’s (4382 Main St., Philadelphia, PA; ...

20 June 2016 at 12 : 16 PM

Kavala ESTIATORIO: a Culinary Wonder

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ONE OF THE LATEST culinary additions to the Queens area is a restaurant called Kavala (10-07 50th Avenue, Long Island City; 718-361-7802), serving authentic Greek dishes with a modern flare in a warm, cozy environment. The decor features rustic white walls and chic European design. This is the case of non-Hellenes owning a restaurant ...

16 May 2016 at 23 : 28 PM

Axia Proves to be Worthy

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OPENED by the now deceased Mike Parlamis, who once told me he named it to honor his wife Marge, and now a local fixture in Greek cuisine, Axia Taverna (18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, NJ, 201-569-5999) also has a spacious 2nd floor available for private events and every Tuesday live music by Spiros Exaras. Enjoy award-winning cuisine and friendly service in ...

16 May 2016 at 23 : 45 PM

Greek Islands in South Florida

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GREEK ISLANDS Taverna (3300 North Ocean Blvd in Ft Lauderdale, Fl, 954-568-0008) is the pride of all Greeks in South Florida. Located on the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, it is owned and operated by brothers Sam (Sotiri) and George Kantzavelos. The Taverna boasts many of the staples of the Greek diet—fresh vegetable dishes, fish, lamb and salads prepared ...

16 May 2016 at 23 : 40 PM

Eat At Big Fat, Don’t Get Fat

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MY BIG FAT GREEK BISTRO (1000 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY, 516-597-4900) is a modest eatery that opened recently on Long Island, serving a variety of gyro and souvlaki plates, avgolemono soup, and an assortment of salads. It is the property of Gus Sousouris, a Long Islander himself, who has created a solid clientele from his widespread circle of ...

16 May 2016 at 23 : 48 PM

Free Coffee, Cookies for Those who Wait

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THOUGH Suzanne Vega didn’t write the song “Tom’s Diner” about this establishment (782 Washingon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 718-636-9738), the late Tom Vlahovas, who opened this storefront eatery back in 1936, honored her by hanging her autographed picture in a prominent spot. Tom may be gone—he died in 2014—but the diner is still in the family, ...

16 May 2016 at 23 : 45 PM

Meet the 1996 Winner of NY Daily News Best Diner Contest

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THIS 24-HOUR DINER, owned by Jerry Stefanitsis, in the Bronx (1920 East Gun Hill Road, 718-379-4130) that made history in 1996 by winning a Daily News contest as the best diner in New York City has been in existence since 1982. It is a family-owned concern that serves steaks, pasta specialties, and sauteed dishes. This fun eatery is a good setting for ...

23 April 2016 at 17 : 20 PM

A Seinfeld Legend, TOM’S Restaurant Lives On

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If you were a fan of the Seinfeld TV sitcom, the sight of the legendary Tom’s Restaurant, at 2880 Broadway (212-864-6197) in the Morningside Heights section of Manhattan, should be vivid in your memory, where Jerry, George and Cosmo Kramer supposedly met for coffee and some bull chat at the imaginary Monk’s Café. The show features Tom's facade, but ...