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115 E. 60th St.
New York, NY 10022
121-233-9836
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Description:

The folks behind downtown mainstays Il Cantinori and Periyali stomp the Upper East Side with this traditional Greek spot. Were basically marrying a lot of the wonderful vegetable dishes that in Greece they eat as entrees with meat, fish, chicken, says co-owner Nicola Kotsoni, and doing things in a slightly different way. This translates into dishes like chickpeas and eggplant with white fish, and saffron-seasoned seafood with orzo. The focus is on adhering to traditiona departure from NYCs recent haute Hellenic wave at spots like Athens Tavern and Anthos. Anthos is not Greek at all, Kotsoni says. Its the chefs version of Greekhe knows the flavors. Were trying to stay a lot more traditional. The restaurant might prove to be a feast for the eyes as well: Artwork includes a series of Matisse prints from the owners personal collection.

Hours:

Monday: 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sunday:

Type of Meals Served:

Dinner and Lunch

Price Range:

$$$ up to 30 per meal

Reservations:

no