P4 - St.Lucie Living - Vol.559

Dimitrios

Authentic Recipes, Legendary Flavors

If you’ve never been to The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Tradition, then you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy authentic Greek recipes with legendary homemade flavors! Did you know that all of the restaurant’s sauces, dressings, and dips are made fresh in-house each morning? How about the fact that they only use locally-sourced produce that is delivered daily? Or, were you aware that all of The Great Greek’s meats are marinated on site every single day?

That’s right, though The Great Greek is a casual, quick-service restaurant, its owner, Dimitrios Diamantopoulos, is strongly committed to utilizing only fresh, quality ingredients. He is very thankful for the support of his customers, and so he is incredibly focused on providing them with the very best dining experience.

At The Great Greek, you’ll see the difference in the details, not only in terms of the quality of ingredients, but also the authenticity of the cuisine. Both Dimitrios and his Executive Chef, Jerry Dimopoulos, have Greek heritage, so they are able to provide both the big and little components of a genuine Greek meal.

If you’re split between a few options, or you’re looking for an appetizer to share with multiple people, then order the four dip combo ($13.95). You’ll receive a generous portion of deliciously fluffy pita bread with 4 large bowls of classic Greek dips: tzatziki, hummus, tirokafteri, and melizanosalata.

The thick, creamy tzatziki was ultra-refreshing, light, and airy. It had just enough of a bright tang to keep things interesting.

The garlic and tahini shone in the hummus, giving it a satisfying classic flavor. Of the four dips, this one is most likely to be the crowd pleaser, as Abby and I found it to be mild and straightforward.

The tirokafteri, with its cream cheese, feta, and roasted red peppers, offered some spiciness. The feta tempered the buffalolike heat with its salty and cheesy notes, while the fresh peppers rounded out the heaviness of this thick dip.

The melizanosalata was a mixture of roasted eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. It had a unique, smoky flavor, which was balanced nicely by the tang of the lemon.

Abby adores lamb, so for her entrée, she selected the Australian lamb souvlaki plate ($16.95). Served with a side salad, tzatziki with pita, and choice of rice pilaf, French fries, or feta fries, this sizable entrée will most definitely sate your hunger! Abby said, “This is a must have! The tender, juicy meat is cooked perfectly and tastes delicious with its seasonings. You can dip it in the tzatziki for an extra burst of flavor, but it honestly shines just fine on its own too.”

A perfect choice for those who want a little bit of everything is the Mezze Plate ($13.95), which comes with dolmades (i.e. grape leaves), falafel (i.e. chickpea fritters), spanakopita (i.e. spinach pie), hummus, a side salad, and tzatziki with pita bread.

The dolmades were tender and tangy, with a lovely lemon flavor that delighted my palate. They were my favorite item on the plate! Meanwhile, the falafel had a super crunchy outside with a soft and pillowy interior that tasted rich and savory. The most surprising element on the plate was the spanakopita, which I enjoyed infinitely more than expected. The ratio of spinach filling to pastry exterior was absolutely perfect. Each bite featured not only the soft, flaky outside pastry, but also the rustic, herbaceous inside spinach and feta mixture. It was obviously handcrafted and freshly baked, which I greatly appreciated.

Finally, the salad was a traditional rendition, with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy red tomatoes, cool cucumbers, crunchy red onions, crumbled feta, genuine Kalamata olives, and a housemade Greek vinaigrette. It was a welcome addition to the plate, as it offered a break from the heavier fritters, pita bread, and pastry.

A unique dessert to try is the baklava ice cream ($4.75). Thick and creamy vanilla bean ice cream was swirled with honey and crumbled baklava (which contains walnuts) to create a balanced Greek-American sweet treat. It was sweet and nutty, and Abby declared, “I could definitely eat a bunch of this on any given day!”

DiningOutReview

by Gabby Gregory with Gabby & Abby

Questions/Comments? diningreview@mediaoms.com

If you’re not in the mood for a cold dessert, then try the kourabiedes cookies ($4.75), of which there are two varieties: shortbread and almond. The shortbread had a lighter, more subtle sweetness with a crumbly crunch. The almond version, on the other hand, was buttery, soft, and nutty. Either choice is yummy and will satisfy your cravings, it just depends on how much sweetness you want.

For your next meal, enjoy food that’s been homemade with fresh ingredients at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. The restaurant has an expansive menu that offers something for everyone, including children and those with dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and/or vegan dietary preferences. And, the best part is, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill serves up authentic recipes with legendary flavors!

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is located in the Tradition Village Center at 10513 SW Meeting Street, #101, in Port St. Lucie. The restaurant is open Sundays-Thursdays from 10:30AM-9PM and Fridays-Saturdays from 10:30AM-10PM. For more information or to place an order, call 772-303-2104 or visit thegreatgreekgrill.com.

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