I first went here at the suggestion of a friend a year ago, and have gone back many times...for the same thing. Usually when people think of Greek food, they think of greek salad, gyros, kebobs, and lots of feta cheese. What I first had was different, it was actually a pasta dish. Probably one of the best pasta dishes Ive ever had.
The pasta dish is called pastisio, a lasagna like dish with layers of a hallow pasta like ziti or penne, a beef or lamb meat mixture, tomato sauce, and creamy Bechamel sauce. Bechamel is a white sauce that is made with cream, milk, butter, and flour. Yes it is probably not very good for your health, but its delicious. This dish is unique because of the addition of nutmeg and cinnamon, something you dont usually find in pasta. Paired with the bechamel sauce, it makes for a wonderful combination.
The Greek are also known for their fish. Since Greece is scattered among many islands, seafood is a staple. Lemon sole is one of my favorite ways to eat fish. Its both crispy, creamy, and light all at the same time. Sole fish is lightly coated with breadcrumbs and cooked in butter and/or olive oil, then topped with lemon juice, oil oil, and parmesan. Its usually served with rice and vegetables.
In this case we skipped the vegetables and got cajun fries instead. These were normal crispy fries topped with cajun spices, a hot cajun sauce, and crumbled feta cheese. It was glorious.
For desert, we ordered tiramisu. I know, this isn't a typically Greek dessert, but Italy and Greece are neighbors, so good enough. Tiramisu is layers of expresso soaked lady finger cookies, topped with a sweet, creamy mascarpone cheese mixture, then topped with coco powder, a dark chocolate sauce, and cinnamon.
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