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ROMANA PIZZA

February 25th, 2012 admin

4660 Hastings Street, Burnaby

Tel: 604-298-7252

Web: http://www.romanarestaurant.com

Twitter: @romanapizza

Advice: Take a long a friend or two and share a variety of dishes.

For over 38 years the family has been cooking fine Greek cuisine at this locale, known for their pizza which I have enjoyed previously, this visit was to eat Greek. I brought along a couple of friends Jonathan and Emmy and we embarked on a tasting and sharing adventure.

Dip Platter

Greek Salad

Kalamari

We started off the meal with the large Dip Platter ($13.50) pita, and a selection of dips the homous, spicy feta, garlic eggplant and tzatziki; followed by a wonderful Greek Salad ($10) fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, and feta; followed by the delicious Kalamari ($10) deep fried and served with tzatziki.

Spanakopita

Saganaki

Roasted Potatoes

Mousaka

Lamb Kleftiko

Chicken Thessaloniki

Next was the outstanding Spanakopita ($8) Spinach, feta, egg and dill wrapped in filo & baked; this was followed by another outstanding dish, the Saganaki ($10) Pan fried mountain sheep cheese done with a touch of ouzo. This was followed the delicious Mousaka ($16) layered ground beef, meliziano, and béchamel sauce, along with a plate of roasted potatoes. The next dish was the tender Lamb Kleftiko ($19) casserole along with the Chicken Thessaloniki ($19) tender chicken breast topped with steamed spinach, roasted vegetable sauce, feta and mozzarella.

Dessert Platter

We finished off our meal sharing a dessert platter with my favourite Eckmek and Bougatsa, both were delicious and were the perfect ending to our Greek night.

By: Richard Wolak

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ANATOLI SOUVLAKI

February 8th, 2012 admin

5 Lonsdale, North Vancouver

Tel: 604-985-9853

Web: http://www.anatolisouvlaki.com

Twitter: @AnatoliSouvlaki

Advice: Take a long a friend or two and share a variety of dishes.

I decided to create a couple of Greek Nights for my own personal indulgence recently and to visit a couple of long time restaurants who have been around for years. This was my first visit to Anatoli, a wonderful family run restaurant that has been serving fine Greek cuisine for over 30 years.

Dip Tasters

Greek Salad

I began the meal with the delicious Dip Tasters ($9) home-made pita, and a selection of dips the homous, eggplant and tzatziki; followed by a wonderful Greek Salad ($8) fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, feta & olives.

Spanakopita

Garithes

Saganaki

Paidakia

Kleftiko

Next was the outstanding Spanakopita ($9) Spinach, feta, herbs wrapped in filo & baked with mint – yum! This was followed by another outstanding dish, Garithes ($14) prawns and vegetables in white wine with tomato, feta and ouzo sauce.  The next dish was a known favourite that I had to try, a specialty in Greece, the rich and delicious Saganaki ($11) Pan fried mountain sheep cheese done with a touch of brandy. Next was to try the first of two lamb dishes, the Paidakia ($31) juicy flame grilled lamb chops followed by the Kleftiko ($23) another lamb dish, Shoulder of lamb braised until it melts off the bone and it was delicious.

Dessert Platter

Who could resist finishing the meal with some Greek sweets, I enjoyed all three as I savoured my way through the Veriko, Baklava and Ekmek.

The restaurant is quite large with seating throughout and very hospitable staff. Don’t take as long to visit for your first time as I did, I am looking forward to a return visit soon!

Review by: Richard Wolak

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NU GREEK STREET

June 9th, 2011 admin

Granville & Georgia Streets

Tel: n/a

Web: http://www.nurestaurant.com

Twitter: @NuGreekStreet

Advice: Follow them on twitter for daily open hours and location. At this time there are 2 locations located in the same proximity, the 2nd location is at Dunsmiur & Howe.

Chicken Souvlaki

I love Georgia Kambolis’s fresh baked pita that was once only available in the restaurant on the waterfront, now you can get this delicious pita on the street. I was by for lunch the other day and had the delicious meal in itself Chicken Souvlaki ($6.50) with housemade pita, local onions and tomatoes. In addition to the souvlaki and greek salad you can also get the same pita on its own naked, or with dips or just plain ‘ol grilled!

I was curious as to why successful restaurateur Harry Kambolis would open carts on the street, so I asked him, Harry said because it takes him back to where it all began, by English Bay, at a Souvlaki Place, a take-out stand where he worked when he was a teenager.

Review By: Richard Wolak

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NU

January 10th, 2011 admin

1661 Granville Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-646-4668

Web: http://nurestaurant.com

Twitter: @nurestaurant

Advice: Reservations suggested, free parking.

Who says dreams don’t come true, I have always longed for an outstanding Greek restaurant in the city, on several occasions this past year I told , restaurateur Harry Kambolis that he should open a Greek restaurant. Could I have been his inspiration to open this restaurant, probably not, however I am ecstatic that he chose to revamp NU into a restaurant serving Modern Greek Cuisine. Guided by his mother Georgia who is quite the accomplished chef herself, the restaurant has been transformed into a Greek wonder.

Grilled Pita Flatbread

I had dinner there last week with a friend and fell in love with the delicious Grilled Pita Flatbread ($9) feta, olives, charred peppers, evoo, oregani, and aegean sea salt with dips the houmus, eggplant and satsiki.

Nu's Charred Octopus

Grilled Calamari with spicy sausage stuffing

Keftedes Lamb Meatballs

Zucchini Chickpea Balls

Chicken Souvlakia

To begin our Greek adventure, I had the outstanding Nu’s Charred Octopus ($12) charisma, meli, lemon, romaine salad, parsley puree, followed by the Grilled Calamari with spicy sausage stuffing ($12.50), skordalia, tomato, crispy squid, preserved lemon. Then it was on to the delicious Keftedes Lamb Meatballs ($9.50)  tomato sauce, dried olives, chive oil, I then had their Vegetarian Zucchini Chickpea Balls ($8.50) eggplant puree, eggplant chips, this followed by the Chicken Souvlakia ($12) with satsiki.

Albacore Tuna

Lamb Stew

For the main dish we had Albacore Tuna ($19) olive paste, warm chickpeas, green beans, calamata black pepper jus and the outstanding and full of flavours Lamb Stew ($19) quince, pine nuts, red wine, artichokes, vine leaves, cinnamon.

Pomegranate and Walnut Sorbet

Loukoumades traditional Meli

Of course dessert is always a must for me as I like to finish off my meals on a sweet note, both of these were really good the refreshing Pomegranate and Walnut Sorbet ($6.50) and the Loukoumades traditional meli balls ($8), cinnamon meli, walnuts.

The service was gracious and hospitable, the restaurants décor is splendid with one of the most beautiful views of Burrard Inlet as you gaze outside the windows. Looking forward to my next visit to try some more of their specialties.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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BERT’S RESTAURANT

March 6th, 2010 admin

 

UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED

2904 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-876-1236

Web: http://bertsrestaurant.com/

Advice: Sit anywhere you feel like sitting.

Wholewheat French toast

Pan Fried Potatoes

This is one of those long time places that has become an institution in the city, since 1948, Bert’s has been serving breakfasts to loyal customers who know good food and value. Their large collection of bobbleheads and of famous people too sits above the front counter drawing customers with their cameras in hand. Love the counter for solo dining, lots of seating throughout the restaurant. I was there for breakfast and had 2 slices of Wholewheat French toast ($5.50) along with a side of Pan Fried Potatoes ($3.25). One of my friends eats there regularly 2-3 times a week for breakfast, he always orders something different to make his visit memorable. This restaurant has been serving customers for over the past 60 years because the service is ever so friendly and people can drop in and sit anywhere they would like. Asides from the extensive selection on the breakfast menu they also serve a wide variety of items on their lunch and dinner menus including hot and cold sandwiches, salads, gourmet burgers, pastas, chicken, greek dishes, steaks and seafood. Make sure you leave some room for dessert or one of their popular milkshakes after your lunch or dinner.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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PIATO

January 1st, 2010 admin

 

UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED

1835 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

Tel: 604-568-2929

Web: www.piato.ca

Advice: Bring friends and order some small plates to share.

Meat Moussaka

K.l.t. Sandwich with Greek Fries

I have dined here a few times, sometimes with friends and at times on my own, the Greek food is unlike any of the places you may have dined at in this part of the world. This is a journey through Greece and as you travel you will be inspired by the dishes that you taste. First of all the room is stylish, as you enter you will see white brick walls, brown chairs, tables with white tablecloths and white napkins. The long bar is sleek white with Ouzo bottles lining up behind the bar and pictures of relatives from their home country. Secondly, the menu is vast and features a wide range of Greek specialties which is abode to healthier cooking, light and delicious. Some of the dishes that I have had include the Meat Moussaka ($14) — short rib ragu, potatoes, eggplant and cheese béchamel, served with Fennel apple salata. White bean hummus ($6) dip and a Spicy feta with basil ($6) dip both served with their Greek bread and pita. K.l.t. Sandwich ($11) is a boneless chicken thigh, mixed leaves, tomato and spicy feta, served with Greek fries. The perfect ending to a meal here is to have the Greek coffee with a little sugar and the Baklava ($7) mixed nuts rolled in filo pastry and drenched in honey; or one of their other tasty desserts. There is a great selection of Greek wines and Ouzo for your enjoyment.

Specializing in your not so usual Greek food, you will find some tasty delicacies here.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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Piato 1st Anniversary Party

December 4th, 2009 admin

I spent the night of December 3rd at Piato Estiatorio, enjoying their wonderful greek cuisine, indulged with grilled pita and hummous and tzataki for dipping, loved the mini lamb burger and other appies.

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Tzadziki

Tzadziki

Complimentary wine was served along with appies, and a live acoustic performance by Tae Mcrae. This good looking crowd of friends and customers mingled and networked about.

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Piato 003

Tay MacRae of Bridges and Breakdowns

Meat Mousaka

Meat Mousaka

I ordered up one of my favourite dishes here which is their Meat Mousaka made with short rib ragu, potatoes, eggplant and cheese bechamel served with a fennel and apple salad. Both of the head chefs Alex Graffos and Jerry Moschopolous take great care in creating the delicious greek food that Piato is known.

You can visit Piato at 1835 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver or online at www.piato.ca

By: Richard Wolak

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THE MAIN

August 16th, 2009 admin

TheMain

4210 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-709-8555

Web: http://www.themainonmain.com

Twitter: @TheMainonMain

Advice: Call ahead to place your take out order.

Hawaii Five-O Pizza

Hawaii Five-O Pizza

I have been a regular here at this Greek restaurant for many years, it is a family favorite as we know that they make delicious food. My favourites here are the Chicken Souvlaki ($16.50) skewered and grilled chicken served on a bed of rice, roasted potatoes, greek salad and satsiki; Hawaii Five-O Pizza ($16.50) with mushrooms, pineapple (and I get it without the ham); Spanakopita ($6) spinach, leeks, feta, fresh mint and fresh dill, wrapped in filo pastry; Briam ($12.50) zucchini, eggplant, red and green peppers, potatoes, tomato, garlic, and onions baked in olive oil and tomato sauce, topped with feta.

There is lots of seating inside as well as a patio the runs around front to the side of the building, the bar is well stocked and there is live music many nights of the week. The Main on Main is located in a good neighborhood and is fortunate to have established customers who come for their flavorful Greek and southern Mediteranean cuisine.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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