Thursday, June 16, 2011

Agora with Friends

Jennie, Barbara and I went to Agora (http://agorataverna.com/about.php) on Austin Street last night.  We went early, about 7pm, because we've noticed that the place usually fills up and we didn't want to wait.  There were open tables last night, but not many, all throughout our meal.  It was a Wednesday night however.

Firstly, there are too many servers and wait staff in that place.  They hover, uninvited, around the table waiting like vultures to scoop away your dirty dishes or empty wine glasses, even when you are not finished using them. 

Secondly, similarly to its counterpart in Astoria (Aegean Cove-http://www.aegeancove.com/html/index.html) the fish is not up to par.  I've had fish now in both restaurants and I always expect better.  Last night Jennie and I shared a Branzino with a side of greens.  The fish was thin, nearly tasteless with tiny bones inadvertently left in and the greens were so mushy I envisioned my later life with no teeth.  Barbara had the lamb kebab, which she enjoyed very much.  We all shared the Horiatiki salad (Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, olives and feta cheese) and the grilled octopus which was AMAZING.  It could be the best I've had. Dessert was Milopita (Granny Smith apples, raisins & spices, wrapped in phylo dough served with cinnamon ice cream ) and that was terrific too!  We had a bottle of Greek red wine, certainly palatable, but nothing to write home about at $32 a bottle.

And finally, as with all meals, it's the company you keep that makes the evening! Thanks ladies.

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