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Greek Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    Athena's Opens in West Seattle

    Popular food truck Athena's (see right) has opened a permanent restaurant in the former Zippy's space at 1513 S.W. Holden St., according to West Seattle Blog. The menu features Greek and Mediterranean street food, including falafel, gyros, and souvlaki. You can check out a review of the mobile versi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Athena's: Gyros Fit For A Goddess

    The Truck: Athena's, found on Facebook, and parked at 1513 SW Holden St. from noon to 8 p.m. Tues. through Sat., right outside its brick-and-mortar counterpart of the same name. The Fare: Greek-themed food. The Stop: Nick Parisi is sure that his food truck is going to do well.

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    Hey, Kids: Eat With Your Hands at Habesha, Roti, and Taki's

    A New York Times article from a few months back profiled a new crop of restaurants with menus built around utensil-free dining. In the piece, Julie Sahni, who was raised in India, mentions how using her hand as a tool for eating can be an act of emotional expression. In her traditional Indian cultur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Round of Op-Plause for a Tragedy-Free Meal at Costas Opa

    ​ Even though Greece and the United States are in the midst of economic woes, Costas Opa Greek Restaurant does not seem to be experiencing either country's hardship. The place is a massive two-story restaurant that strays from the predictable blue-and-white color scheme, opting for warm woods ... More >>

  • Food

    October 12, 2011

    Grecian Formula

    With a frat row of drinks and an adventurous menu, a Ravenna taverna defies the Mediterranean norm.

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    George's Celebrates 35 Years in Kirkland

    George's awesome Greek fries​Beloved neighborhood restaurant George's at 108 Kirkland Ave. celebrates 35 years of business this month, according to Kirkland Views. The family-run Greek eatery will celebrate by hosting a party for its longtime customers starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2011

    Celebrate Greek Independence Day With Seattle's Best Ouzo Shot

    O-U-Z-O! Bra.​Today is Greek Independence Day. Unlike in America, the Greeks don't celebrate this holiday with fireworks and schmaltz--the celebrate it with Ouzo and more Ouzo. So...why not head to Mike's Chili Parlor right now and partake in Seattle's best ouzo pour? Great idea, eh?! You're ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    6 Licorice Flavored Foods

    Whatever the allure of black licorice was as a child, it was completely lost on me. Give me a strawberry Twizzler any day of the week!​As a kid, black licorice was one of those weird things you didn't get very often and most kids didn't even like. But for those that did, it was the ultimate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2011

    Garlic, Garlic, Everywhere . . . at Garlic Crush

    © Siiri Sampson 2011.I still don't understand why they put fries on the side of Mediterranean food; I also still don't care. They're fries, what's to question?​When winter keeps you in its death grip for no apparent reason, it's necessary to distract yourself with mouthfuls of your favorite h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Continental Brunch: It's All Greek to Them

    ​Where: Continental Restaurant & Pastry Shop 4549 University Way NE, U-District 206.632.4700 Time of Entry: Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Level of hangover: On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being a soul-crushing blow to your will to live), I somehow avoided the dreaded wine headache - perhaps my tolerance is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    A Kiss of Ouzo, "Lolita"-like Lust

    ​With food scientist Harold McGee in town this evening, I'm recalling his appearance at the recent Culinary Institute of America's "Worlds of Flavor" conference, where he talked about the complexity of flavor. McGee mentioned sensations such as the sound food makes, but argued that aroma might ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2010

    Zane Lamprey

    ​With food scientist Harold McGee in town this evening, I'm recalling his appearance at the recent Culinary Institute of America's "Worlds of Flavor" conference, where he talked about the complexity of flavor. McGee mentioned sensations such as the sound food makes, but argued that aroma might ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    Gyro World Is Your New High School Crush, To Go

    © Copyright 2010. Siiri Sampson.Don't be fooled by the truck stop style, styrofoam clam shell. This precious falafel disc and his buddies are your new addiction.​The only way to realistically describe the lustfest that is Gyro World in Factoria (4057 Factoria Blvd SE) is to take you back. W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    Grillaxin' with Café Paloma's Sedat Uysal, Part Two

    photo by Adriana Grant​This is the second installment of our interview with Sedat Usyal, owner and evening cook at Café Paloma. He is the man behind the fat grilled panini, and the hummus, baba ganoush, and stuffed grape leaves platters that are so very good at his cozy Pioneer Square café. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2010

    Bottomfeeder: Stell's Burgers Gets It Right

    ​Stell's Burgers & More--right across from Seattle Pacific University--offers a variety of grub perfect for students looking to get high on carbs, grease and artery clogging goodness. Take it from Stell himself--who's had five bypasses--that the food is worth it.

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2010

    Top 5 Salads for Non-Aficionados

    Eating salad marks an obligation or punishment for some, especially this time of year when resolutions have yet to be broken. But there are some salads that are so good that even those who loathe their leafiness can get down with a few cherry tomatoes--as long as they share the bowl with some meat o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    More New(ish) Greek in Ballard: Taki's Mad Greek

    As the Scandinavian influence wanes in Ballard, what will take over. Hopefully something besides the current pizza epidemic. Coming from Chicago, there are a few ethnic foods I find depressingly underrepresented in Seattle, Greek food chief and foremost among them. So it's exciting to have not one b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2007

    Mike's Chili Goes Prime Time

    As the Scandinavian influence wanes in Ballard, what will take over. Hopefully something besides the current pizza epidemic. Coming from Chicago, there are a few ethnic foods I find depressingly underrepresented in Seattle, Greek food chief and foremost among them. So it's exciting to have not one b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2007

    It's All Greek to Me

    As the Scandinavian influence wanes in Ballard, what will take over. Hopefully something besides the current pizza epidemic. Coming from Chicago, there are a few ethnic foods I find depressingly underrepresented in Seattle, Greek food chief and foremost among them. So it's exciting to have not one b ... More >>

  • Food

    February 14, 2007

    Food Events

    Here are some tasty dates to get you through the week.

  • Food

    January 18, 2006

    Club Med

    The newly relocated Porta by the Market offers Greek with some tweaks.

  • Food

    September 22, 2004

    When Greek Goes Chic

    Lola's got class, but the Continental has that tasty authenticity.

  • Food

    July 7, 2004

    To Life

    A brave man turns his loss to everybody's gain.

  • Food

    August 28, 2002

    Just Plain Funky in Belltown

    In which we send the interns to the new place in the basement of the Labor Temple.

  • Food

    April 24, 2002

    100 Favorite Restaurants (Part 3)

    In which we send the interns to the new place in the basement of the Labor Temple.

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    July 19, 2000

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