Brother’s Taverna is a hidden gem I stumbled upon recently. Their menu is seemingly Greek, as one would expect in Astoria, but the owner and chef is actually from Albania. So among the typical Mediterranean fare, you’ll also find authentic and intriguing Albanian dishes. The interior is adorably decorated with a mix of modern and…
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Happy Father’s Day! Since my parents live across the country, Stephen and I celebrated with his family. They drove in from Long Island to have a casual Greek lunch meal with us in Astoria (thank god, because fuck the LIRR), and asked us to find a restaurant nearby our apartment. We’ve both never been to…
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I know.. We get it, Talei. You live in Astoria and you love Greek food. Majority of your posts are about your favorite Greek spots like Aliada, MP Taverna, and even the new Akrotiri. But, I really can’t help it. Not only is it easily available near me, but it’s damn fucking good. I probably…
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Hummus Kitchen is a small restaurant chain with 3 locations in Manhattan. We stopped by the Hell’s Kitchen spot for some mezze dishes (small plates typical of Mediterranean restaurants). The restaurant appears small from the outside, but the layout flows all the way to the back. Long wooden tables line the walls, where we found…
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Congratulations to Executive Chef Nicholas Poulmentis of Akrotiri for winning the grand prize recently on Food Network’s Chopped!! Not surprising at all, considering how incredible the food was when we visited not too long ago. The restaurant opened up early 2018, with a new take on classic Greek cuisine. Poulmentis lived in Greece most of…
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