A culinary adventure to the Mediterranean!

It was an important route for merchants and travelers of ancient times that allowed for trade and cultural exchange between emergent peoples of the region — the Persian, Egyptian, Iberian, Greek and Byzantine, Roman and Italian, Levantine, Gallic, Armenian, Arabic, Berber, Jewish and Turkish cultures. The history of the Mediterranean region is crucial to understanding the origins and development of many modern societies. We will be showcasing a number of different regions cuisine, be prepared to experience a wide variety of dishes.

Mediterranean cuisine is characterized by its flexibility with a range of ingredients, its many regional variations and the wide use of olive oil, garlic, fish and vegetables in its cuisine.

This week for our feature menu we will introduce a few menu items that exhibit what an authentic old world Mediterranean dish should look and taste like. Here are a few samples from our upcoming menu:

Dolmades – Short-grain rice and fresh herbs wrapped in tender grape leaves and simmered gently in a flavorful chicken broth. Served with tzatziki.

Chicken Marrakech – Lightly braised chicken, sweet bell peppers, and garbanzo beans with an earthy Moroccan spice blend in a flavorful chicken stock. Served over saffron and toasted almond couscous and finished with Greek yogurt

Lamb Souvlaki – Large pieces of lamb marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and oregano, then skewered and grilled on our char broiler. Served with a yogurt garlic sauce and wilted spinach with olives 

Kompeka – A rich chocolate cake sandwiched between layers of phyllo pastry and drizzled with a spiced syrup


Keep in mind that we will be closed to the public this Friday , December 16th, but we will be taking reservations for Thursday, and you will get another chance to book on the 22nd and the 23rd. What a nice reward for completing all of your season's shopping!