A lot of causes to have fun Hellenic fare this weekend and yr-spherical
The Tallahassee Greek Meals Pageant, going down Oct. 15-16, will function dancing, reside music and buying. However for many people, the spotlight would be the selfmade Greek fare.
Organizers of the pageant, a cultural celebration to learn the Holy Mom of God Greek Orthodox Church, notice that lots of the Greek classics served are from the previous household recipes of church parishioners. You possibly can inform.
I’m already envisioning delicious spanakopita, souvlaki, gyros, pastries oozing candy honey syrup and gyros.
However take coronary heart, pageant followers.
You don’t have to attend all yr to savor your favourite Hellenic dishes. Tallahassee presents a number of prime locations, particularly for gyros.
The gyro sandwich is a fluffy pita folded over marinated meat, historically a mixture of lamb and beef that’s roasted upright on a vertical broiler or rotisserie after which sliced, garnished with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, feta and tzatziki (a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce). Higher have plenty of napkins useful.
Whereas gyros originated centuries in the past, they’ve turn into such a mainstream hit that Sept. 1 has been named Nationwide Gyros Day.
With the assistance of Tallahassee Table readers, listed here are some favourite stops for gyros within the capital metropolis.
And oh, one tip: In the event you don’t the best way to pronounce gyros, bear in mind the music “I Don’t Know The best way to Pronounce Gyro’’ from Jimmy Fallon and Luke Bryan: No extra concern-o, you’re a hero, ’trigger now I do know it’s gyro (yee-roh).
Captain Pete’s Home of Gyros: “Outdoors of the Pageant, Captain Pete’s Home of Gyros, situated off NE Capital Circle is amazingly good!” stated fan Amanda Floyd. Captain Pete’s presents a lineup of pita sandwiches, together with a standard model in addition to choices with rooster, falafel and eggplant. Amongst different gadgets: spinach pies, salads and baklava. 1184 Capital Circle NE; 850-877-8012.
Kosta’s Subs N Salads: Proprietor Joe Kosta has been making gyros and different Greek fare on this location for greater than 20 years. Reader Sam Myrick raves about Kosta’s, saying “Highest quality components and style and such private, pleasant service.” The restaurant, throughout from Proof Brewing Firm, serves a standard lamb-beef gyro, the seasoned meat combination sliced from a cone, topped with feta, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce together with variations that includes rooster, shrimp and even a Philly steak plus salads and baklava. 1312 Adams St.; 850-222-0945.
Little Athens Gyro: For reader Jill Sandler, this small restaurant “has been fantastic for a very long time.” House owners George and Janette Ragheb, initially from Cairo, have actually been cooking Greek and Mediterranean dishes in Tallahassee for 30 years. “I’ve in all probability revamped one million gyros,” stated George, who serves meat or rooster gyros. The restaurant is straightforward to overlook, tucked away on a facet strip throughout from McDonald’s. Little Athens additionally serves soups and salads, hummus, grape leaves, entrees and baklava. Don’t miss their selfmade honey cinnamon tea and lemonade. 666 W. Tennessee St.; 850-222-2231.
Pitaria: The native Greek/Mediterranean restaurant has mixed its dine-in and supply choices in a single new web site on Apalachee Parkway. (The Tennessee location and Specific have closed). Pitaria serves gyros with meat, rooster, turkey or falafels. For Tallahassee Table reader Crystal Bendz, “Pitaria is my fave.” The restaurant is understood for its Greek and pita fries in addition to vegetable platters. 1935 Apalachee Pkwy. 850-765-1171. High picture by Alicia Devine / Tallahassee Democrat
Sahara Greek & Lebanese Cafe: Proprietor Sophia Al-Siroa has been that includes Greek, Lebanese and vegetarian delicacies in Tallahassee since 2000. Sahara serves a standard lamb-beef gyro in a sandwich or platter in addition to rooster shawarma, falafel and vegetable wraps, stuffed grape leaves, Greek fries and baklava. 1135 Apalachee Pkwy. 850-656-1800.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe: The Birmingham-primarily based chain, which opened a department in Tallahassee in 2016, contains a record of gyro choices, together with chargrilled lamb, rooster, shrimp and veggie model in addition to salads, vegetable plates and household meals. 216 S. Magnolia Dr.; 850-329-6056.
Yasou Cafe: George Maximos, initially from Cairo, focuses on dishes impressed by the Mediterranean area. He serves a standard gyro in his Southwood venue together with rooster shawarma, falafels, bowls, salads, baba ghanoush and variations of Greek fries plus shrimp kebabs and salmon on his record of entrees together with just a few vegan gadgets. 3551 Blair Stone Rd.; 850-692-3415.
