Thursday, July 28, 2011

Eleni's Philoxenia and Estiatorio

This weekend one of Tricia's (bf's sister)  friends was in town that studied with her in Greece, where I visited her last year. We wanted to get together with Tricia's sister, who also visited them in Greece, although not at the same time as I did. What better way than to celebrate with Greek food? We tried Eleni's in the Pearl District. Turns out our server studied abroad in Athens the year before these girls did! The food was excellent and reminded us about our time in Greece.
Spanikopita (filo dough with spinach and feta)

Tzaziki sauce
MELITZANES PAPOUTZAKIA (Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with Cascade Natural ground beef spiced with cinnamon, cloves and garlic; baked in a tomato feta sauce)



MAKARONIA ME KIMA (spagetti with ground beef simmered with peppers, onion, tomatoes, zucchini and garlic; lightly spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and chili flakes)

MOSCHARI (Braised short ribs with sautéed seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes)

MANITARIA ME SKORTHO (Seasonal wild mushrooms sautéed with pancetta, garlic, onion and fresh herbs; served over orzo pasta)

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