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Athens Gyro & Grill 35 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-727-1301
even those who do not like spinach will find irresistible. Also if it is available, the imported octopus that is charcoal grilled with an olive oil/balsamic reduction is a must.
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A Touchh off Venicee Restaurant
fine water view dining
Fine North Fork Cuisine prepared with Italian soul Water view and patio dining “Along with the local bounty, A Touch of Venice offers white tablecloth dining with views of bobbing boats and spectacular sunsets” Rated - very good - NY times
4 Course Prix Fixe Dinners $27 Everyday Except Saturday Open Wed to Sun from 12 noon
This trip arrives approximately 20 minutes earlier on Saturday and Sunday. On select trips, North Fork passengers may be required to transfer in Manorville. The “Greenporter” Non-stop service to and from Southold and Greenport, available Eastbound on Friday; Westbound on Sunday.
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for Online Reservations, Information and Value Pack orders
The only problem with Greek mezes is that it is only too easy to make a meal of them and not leave room for the rest of the menu. So we ate modestly and then enjoyed a bowl of the house special lentil soup, full of flavor, with perfect consistency and another must on a chill winter evening (or for that matter, at any time of the year). We always enjoy the baby lamb chops here but this time, Stella opted for the grilled lamb kebab that came moist and tender, while I opted for one of my all time favorites. Athenian shrimp, sometime times called shrimp tourkolimono, is large sautééed shrimp briefly finished in a concasse of tomatoes, onions and herbs. Greek desserts, of course are exceptionally addictive, whether your tastes run to baklava (filo pastry steeped in honey and chopped nuts), kaddaifi (shredded wheat with honey and spices) or the delicate custard based galactabouriko or the special rice pudding. Because everything has to be fresh here, you will not find all of the choices available all of the time, but based on all the times we have eaten here, whatever you choose from the desserts on offer will fully complement the rest of the meal. John also specializes in offering a very wide range of salads for all tastes. These are especially popular at lunchtime. The range includes, of course, a traditional Greek salad together with salads based on beans, grilled lamb and walnuts. Wraps are also a popular choice and here they can include chicken and shrimp, eggplant, zucchini and potatoes or a vegetarian filling. All of the prices here are extremely reasonable, especially when you factor in the emphasis on freshness and quality of the ingredients. The wine list also offers the chance to enjoy a glass or bottle of Long Island wine or one of the very interesting Greek wines, again at a very sensible price. Athens Gyro & Grill is a great place just to drop into when the pangs of hunger hit either at lunch or dinner and it is also a great place for a more planned evening’s dining or celebration. -Roy Bradbrook
(631) 283-4600 (212) 362-8400
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Every time we return here, we find that chef/owner John Mantzopoulos has made further changes and upgrades to what is now a very charming Greek restaurant. Despite the restaurant’s name, this is not your ‘typical’ blue and white place, mainly serving gyros. John is a skilled chef who delights in using the best of all of the local produce so entrees will change dramatically from season to season, and even to day by day, because if it is not up to his standards, he will not compromise on quality. When you add these strong principles to the innate healthful quality of the traditional Greek cuisine, this is a place for all who really enjoy these clean fresh tastes. We started with a selection of ‘mezes,’ those delightful Greek appetizers including dips and spreads such as hummus, tzatziki (yogurt and cucumber), skordalia (potato and garlic) and feta all served with hot pita bread. Apart from the ones we enjoyed, John also offers, dolmadakia (stuffed grape leave), saganaki (melted kasseri cheese in olive oil, lemon and ouzo) and of course the famous spanokopita, spinach pie which raises spinach to a level that