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Dinner Menu

DINNER MENU

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STARTERS

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COLD

 

PIKILIA  -  24

Assortment of four traditional dips - tzatziki, tyrokafteri, melitzanosalata & skordalia. Served w/ pita. (Substitute w/ crudités - $2)

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TZATZIKI  -  12

Homemade yogurt dip w/ cucumber, garlic & fresh dill. Served w/ pita.

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TYROKAFTERI  -  13
Feta cheese blend
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MELITZANOSALATA  -  12
Roasted eggplant w/ olive oil, lemon, onion & garlic, blended into a creamy dip. Served w/ pita.      (V)

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SKORDALIA  -  12
Velvety mixture of olive oil, potatoes & garlic. Served w/ pita.
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DOLMATHAKIA  -  8
Grape leaves stuffed w/ rice & a medley of fresh herbs.      (GF) (V)

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FETA CHEESE  -  13

Imported Greek feta cheese w/ Kalamata olives.      (GF) 

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ASSORTED CHEESE PLATE & OLIVES  -  15 

Imported creamy feta cheese, the famous gruyere from Naxos & two types of marinated imported Greek olives.       (GF) 

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HOT

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SAGANAKI  -  14

Pan-fried kefalotiri cheese flamed w/ brandy.

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SPANAKOPITA  -  13
Homemade spinach, fresh herbs & feta cheese blend baked in phyllo crust.

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KEFTEDES  -  15
Grilled ground beef meatballs w/ oregano, mint, parsley & garlic. Served w/ tzaziki sauce.

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JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE  -  24

Served w/ Greek coleslaw & creamy mustard sauce.

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OCTOPUS  -  29
Grilled & immersed in lemon-oregano olive oil.      (GF) 

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DANIEL’S FAMOUS SHRIMP  -  20
Jumbo baked shrimp splashed w/ Daniel’s secret sauce.

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NAXOS KALAMARAKI  -  20
Lightly-breaded fried calamari served w/ lemon & tangy cocktail sauce.

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FRIED ZUCCHINI  -  15
Slices of lightly-breaded zucchinifried & served w/ skordalia.

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​SOUPS & SALADS


AVGOLEMONO  -  10
Homemade traditional Greek chicken soup w/ rice & egg-lemon.

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GREEK SALAD (HORIATIKI)  -  12 (small)   /   20 (large)
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, feta cheese & olives. Served w/ our house dressing.      (GF) 

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BEET SALAD  -  16
Roasted red & yellow beets, arugula, shaved pears, roasted pistachios, whipped feta cheese w/ citrus vinaigrette.      (GF) 

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GREEK SPECIALS

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MOUSSAKA  -  24
Layered baked eggplant, potato & spiced tomato-ground beef, topped w/ béchamel sauce

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STUFFED TOMATO & PEPPER  -  23
Stuffed w/ ground beef, rice, onions & herbs, oven-baked.

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PASTITSIO  -  24
Baked Greek pasta w/ aromatic tomato-ground beef sa
uce w/ creamy béchamel topping.

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VEGAN


BRIAM TOFU  -  21
Oven-roasted vegetables (potatoes, carrots, squash, eggplant & zucchini) in a light tomato sauce w/ fresh herbs.      (GF) (V)

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FASOLAKIA  -  16

Stewed green beans in fresh herb-tomato sauce.      (GF) (V)

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POULTRY


ROAST CHICKEN  -  27
Half chicken seasoned w/ olive oil, lemon & oregano. Served w/ oven-roasted Greek potatoes.      (GF)

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CHICKEN (SOUVLAKI) KABOB  -  26
Marinated chicken breast w/ vegetables. Served over rice.      (GF)

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BREAST OF CHICKEN  -  21
Marinated & grilled. Served w/ rice ladolemono sauce.      (GF)

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GREEK CHICKEN SALAD  -  25
Marinated chicken breast grilled. Served over Greek salad.      (GF)

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BEEF / LAMB / PORK

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FILET MIGNON (SOUVLAKI) KABOB  -  38
Grilled with vegetables & served over rice.      (GF)

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PORK (SOUVLAKI) KABOB  -  33

Marinated w/ extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary & cumin, grilled to perfection. Served w/ vegetables over rice.

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BABY BACK RIBS  -  19 (half)    /    32 (full)
Full rack of ribs, broiled, seasoned w/ olive oil, lemon & oregano. Served w/ oven-roasted Greek potatoes.      (GF)

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BRAISED BONE-IN COLORADO LAMB SHOULDER  -  36
Six-hour braised lamb shoulder in red wine, touch of tomato, fresh vegetables, garlic & oregano to tender perfection.

Served w/ rice pilaf.

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GREEK COUNTRY-STYLE LAMB CHOP  54

Marinated w/ extra virgin olive oil, lemon, rosemary & oregano, grilled to perfection. Served w/ rice pilaf.

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BRAISED GREEK LAMB SHANK -  41

Slowly braised lamb shank in fragrant & flavorful tomato sauce made w/ fresh herbs, Nemea red wine & our secret spice.

Served on a bed of rice.

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NY STRIP CHOICE (12oz)  -  38
Marinated & grilled. Served w/ oven-roasted Greek potatoes.      (GF)

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FROM THE SEA


DANIEL’S SHRIMP ENTRÉE  -  36

Jumbo-baked shrimp, splashed w/ Daniel’s secret sauce. Served w/ rice.

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PARMESAN-ENCRUSTED LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH  -  31

Served w/ tomato sauce & side of rice.​

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FRESH FILET OF GROUPER  -  45
Pan-seared w/ olive oil, lemon & oregano. Served w/ rice.      (GF)

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FRESH FILET OF SALMON  -  30
Baked w/ olive oil, lemon juice, garlic & fresh dill. Served w/ rice.      (GF)

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WHOLE ROASTED LAVRAKI  -  42
Sea bream flown from Greece, prepared w/ herbs & caper-lemon-olive oil sauce. Served w/ rice.      (GF)

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GREEK SALMON SALAD  -  30

Greek salad topped w/ grilled filet of salmon.      (GF)

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JUMBO LUMO CRAB CAKES  -  42

Two jumbo lump crab cakes served w/ creamy mustard sauce & side of rice.

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SHRIMP (SOUVLAKI) KABOB -  31

Marinated shrimp & served w/ onions, zucchini & cherry tomatoes. Served w/ rice.

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CATCH OF THE DAY  -  MP

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SIDES

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FASOLAKIA (Green beans in fresh herb-tomato sauce)  -  9      (GF) (V)

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FRENCH FRIES  -  8      (GF) (V)

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GREEK FRENCH FRIES  -  10     

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SAUTÉED BROCCOLI  -  10      (GF) (V)

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OVEN-ROASTED GREEK POTATOES  -  9      (V)

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RICE  -  9
 

ASPARAGUS  -  11      (GF) (V)

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PITA BREAD  -  4

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KIDS MENU

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KEFTEDES  W/ FRENCH FRIES -  15

Grilled ground beef meatballs w/ herbs. Served w/ french fries.


CHICKEN TENDERS -  14

Served w/ fries or steamed broccoli

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PASTA  -  12

Either w/ tomato sauce or w/ butter (add meatballs $3)

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PIZZA -  14

Cheese or meatballs​

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DESSERTS

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RIZOGALO  -  8
Homemade creamy rice pudding.      (GF)


BAKLAVA  *  -  9
Classic Greek pastry made w/ phyllo, chopped walnuts & almonds, w/ honey & cinnamon drizzle.
 

YAOURTI ME MELI & KARIDI  -  10
Greek yogurt w/ hon
ey & walnuts.      (GF)

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CHOCOLATE CAKE  *  -  10
 

BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE  *  -  10

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HOMER’S ICE CREAM  -  9
Choice of chocolate, vanilla or lemon sorbet.

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* A LA MODE -  2

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APERTIFS

Mercouri Sweet Corinthian Currant Variety - Aged 15 Years  -  15

Fine sweet wine made from sun-dried grapes

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St. John Commandaria  -  13

Famous sweet wine from Cyprus

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Mastiha Liquor  -  15

Unique liquor seasoned with mastic resin from the island of Chios
 

Mextaxa 7 Star  -  13

 

Mextaxa Grande Fine  -  16

The smoothest Greek cognac

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COFFEE & TEA

Regular or Decaf  -  5
Greek Coffee (single)  -  6
Greek Coffee (double)  -  7
Tea (assorted)  -  5
Iced Coffee  -  6

Beverage Refresher  -  6

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DRINKS


SIGNATURE COCKTAILS


GREEK LEMONADE  -  17
Ouzo gin, honey syrup, lemon juice, mint leaves, soda
 

NAXOS MARGARITA  -  17
Hibiscus-infused Corazon tequila, tsipouro, lime juice, simple syrup

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SPECIAL COCKTAILS
 

APHRODITE’S KISS  -  15
Old forester, Metaxas, angostura bitters, peychaud bitters, cinnamon syrup

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CYCLADIC PAMA MARTINI  -  17

Kettle One vodka, Pama liqueur, fresh lemon juice w/ a Mastiha rinse

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GREEK SPIRITS
 

OUZO, PLOMARI  -  10


TSIPOURO  -  10

 

TSIKOUDIA RAKI (from Crete)  -  10

 

MASTIHA (from Chios)  -  15

 

METAZA 7 STAR  -  13

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METAZA 12 STAR  -  15

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METAZA GRAND FINE  -  17

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BEER
 

IMPORTED  -  8
Heineken | Amstel Light | Heineken 0 (Non-alcoholic)
 

GREEK  -  9
Mythos | Alfa | Fix
 

DOMESTIC
Miller Lite  -   Revolution Anti Hero (16oz)   -   Sam Adams (Non-alcoholic) -  8

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SOFT DRINKS

Coke | Diet Coke | 7-Up | Lemonade  -  4

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WATER

Zagori (330m) | Zagori (750m)  -  6  /  12
Mineral & Sparkling available

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GREEK WINES


WHITE

Kourtaki Retsina  -  10  /  40
Buketo White (Malagousia, Assyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc)  -  14  /  56
Julia Chardonnay  -  1
5  /  60
Thymiopoulos Atma Assyrtiko  -  15  /  60
Alpha Estate “Eco System” Fume Sauvignon Blanc  -  74
Gavalas Santorini “Blue”  -  90
Domaine Sigalas, Assyrtiko, Santorini  -  100

 

RED
Domaine Skouras “St. George” Agiorgitiko, Nemea  -  13  /  52

Boutari Naoussa  -  13  /  52
Buketo Red (Agiorgitiko, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)  -  15  /  60

Kir Yianni Cuvee Fall Oak (Syrah, Merlot, Xinomauro)  -  16 / 64
Nemea, Driopi, 100% Agiorgitiko  -  17  /  68
Hatzimichalis Cabernet Sauvignon  -  65
Sigalas, Mandilaria  -  76
Alpha Estate Pinot Noir  -  84
Skouras, Synoro, Meritage  -  88
Tselepos Avlotopi 100% Cabernet Sauvignon  -  103

 

ROSE
Oenopos Apia, Rose - 14 / 56

Driopi, Rose  -  15 / 60​


WINES OF THE WORLD

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WHITE

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc  -  15  /  60
Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River  -  126


RED
Pavette Pinot Noir  -  12  /  48
Hess Cabernet Sauvignon  -  13  /  52
Bodini Malbec  -  13  /  52
Boen Pinot Noir (original Maiomi)  -  59
Decoy Merlot  -  56
Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon  -  82
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon  -  194

 

ROSE
Whispering Angel, Chateau D’Esclans  -  16  /  64


CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
La Marca Prosecco, Italy  -  11  /  44
Akakies Sparkling
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Mumm, Napa Brut, California  -  63

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label  -  173​​​​​

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INTERNATIONAL BRUNCH MENU​

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EGYPT

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EGYPTIAN SHAKSHUKA -  17

A staple of Mediterranian cuisines, a stewed mixture of tomato, onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, parsley; two fried eggs cooked into the dish for an unforgettable & flavorful meal.

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FUL MEDAMES  -  18

The dish that dominates Egyptian tables! Traditional fava beans perfumed w/ fresh coriander, cumin, parsley, garlic, lemon, evoo, & red onion to make this hearty stew. Served w/ an Egyptian country salad, tahini, hard-boiled eggs slices & warm pita bread.

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GREECE

 

SPANAKOPITA W/ EGGS -  20

Homemade 8oz phyllo pastry w/ spinach, fresh herbs & feta cheese. Topped w/ two eggs. Served w/ our Greek salad.

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STRAPATSADA -  20

A traditional scramble of organic eggs, fresh tomatoes, evoo, topped w/ feta cheese. Served w/ oven-roasted Greek potatoes.

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MOROCCO

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​​BAGHRIR - MOROCCAN SEMOLINA PANCAKES 19

Semolina flour pancakes served w/ honey & butter sauce. Topped w/ cinnamon-spiced apple slices.

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MOROCCAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD  16

A Moroccan favorite: wheat berries, carrots, pepper, onion, mint, nuts,  sauteed until soft. Drizzle w/ honey.

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USA

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SOUTHERN SHRIMP & GRITS 25

Classic southern comfort food & a customer favorite. Creamy white cheddar cheese grits w/ bacon in lobster sauce.

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DRUNKEN BREAD PUDDING W/ MAPLE-BOURBON SAUCE 19

Southern bread pudding made w/ raisins, maple syrup & Kentucky bourbon creme anglaise. Served warm.

 

 

MEXICO

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MOLLETES 17

A traditional open-face sandwich, topped w/ refried beans, chorizo, Chichuahua cheese, pico de gallo & topped w/ a fried egg. Served w/ slaw.

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HUEVOS RANCHEROS 19

A great way to start any day! Crispy corn tortilla w/ homemade salsa ranchera, fried egg, farmers cheese, avocado & cilantro.​​​

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JAPAN

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TAMAGOYAKI (JAPANESE ROLLED OMELETTE) 19

Iconic Japanese rolled omelette of thin layers of cooked egg. Served w/ pickled ginger slaw. 

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TURKEY

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CILBIR - 19

Poached eggs in garlicky yogurt sauce, drizzle of melted paprika butter & Aleppo pepper topping. Served w/ slices of crusty bread.

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