Tired of holiday leftovers yet? Head on down to Greektown for a new dining spot featuring excellent food, friendly service, and a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
Monroe street has long been known for
authentic Greek food— metro Detroiters have been flocking down there for
decades. But several smaller venues have gone, prompting the owners to close
down popular Mosaic and re-open as a new modern Greek restaurant with
classic touches and an exciting menu.
Some specialty items include:
Appetizers
· Saganaki Feta – Warm and crispy feta wrapped in phyllo dough,
drizzled with Greek honey, topped with sesame seeds. This is one of the more
interesting appetizers I’ve had in a while. It could easily be listed on the dessert
menu. Slightly sweet, creamy and delicious.
· Octopodaki Skaras– Grilled marinated octopus in a balsamic
reduction sauce and caramelized onions. Slightly fishy, nice and tender.
Entrees
· J.P.’s Lamb Chops – Marinated in a Mediterranean mix of olive oil
with rice or potato and vegetable. Good portions, grilled to perfection.
· Arni Kleftiko – Lamb baked with potatoes, carrots and zucchini,
served in a parchment ‘purse’. The lamb is tender and still pink inside. Layers
of flavors highlight this dish.
· Solomos – Pan-seared salmon with asparagus and rice, topped with
an orange vodka sauce.
· Lavraki – Classick Greek presentation of whole fish, baked in sea
salt, served with a mixture of oil & lemon, rice or potato and vegetable. I’m
going for this one on my next visit.
For dessert, there's two kinds of baklava and a chocolate lava cake. All highly recommended.
The entire look and feel of the restaurant has been redesigned to
make customers feel like they have been transplanted to Greek island. Grecian shutters, light colors, open windows (in season) and a locally
constructed boat hull add to the atmosphere. On Monroe Street, the wall was replaced with
floor-to-ceiling windows and French-style accordion doors. A patio will be
installed in the spring.
Santorini Estiatorio is located in the heart of Greektown at 501
Monroe St. in Detroit. For more information and updates, find them on Facebook.
OPA!
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