There’s a reason most take out joints only have a seat or two, it’s cause the food's so bad they want to get you out of there ASAP before you taste it! But then there’s the select few where the food blows you away and rises far above the take out realm. It’s food that deserves to be served in a finer restaurant. These finds, that serve awesome food at such reasonable prices, are gems.
"Ta da", the Greek Town Grill on Eastern Avenue in Greektown is it! It's garnered a whopping 98% approval rating on Urban Spoon.
Tom had first gone by himself, raved about the tender marinated grilled chicken in their Chicken Gyro, and practically begged me to go back with him! Of course I did....The warm wooden facade with bright French Doors stands out amidst the older traditional store fronts and the newer hispanic bodegas. The inside is pleasantly renovated with trendy lighting and the ordering counter is adorned with funky little tiles. Tom again ordered the Chicken Gyro and I opted for a large Garden Salad with the marinated chicken on top with the house dressing.
Tom had first gone by himself, raved about the tender marinated grilled chicken in their Chicken Gyro, and practically begged me to go back with him! Of course I did....The warm wooden facade with bright French Doors stands out amidst the older traditional store fronts and the newer hispanic bodegas. The inside is pleasantly renovated with trendy lighting and the ordering counter is adorned with funky little tiles. Tom again ordered the Chicken Gyro and I opted for a large Garden Salad with the marinated chicken on top with the house dressing.
Yuuuuummmmm! Tender, delicious chicken. Tom was right, do delicious.
While we quietly devoured our meals, a steady steam of happy customers came in. The owners seemed to know them all and spoke to the older gentlemen in Greek. This really renewed my faith in Greek Town!
We wanted Baklava for desert, but they were sold out. Suddenly I hear in a thick Greek accent, "Pssst, try the Karidopita". Surprised, I look over to the source of the suggestion and make eye contact with a friendly old timer winking at me! Figuring he knew what he was talking about we did and it was delicious - actually better than Baklava!
While we quietly devoured our meals, a steady steam of happy customers came in. The owners seemed to know them all and spoke to the older gentlemen in Greek. This really renewed my faith in Greek Town!
We wanted Baklava for desert, but they were sold out. Suddenly I hear in a thick Greek accent, "Pssst, try the Karidopita". Surprised, I look over to the source of the suggestion and make eye contact with a friendly old timer winking at me! Figuring he knew what he was talking about we did and it was delicious - actually better than Baklava!
Unfortunately, the shy owners, Bill and Dimitri, wouldn't let me take their picture - which is silly cause they looked pretty cute in their blue shirts - but for all I know they could be in the witness protection program so I didn't push.
It's lunch time as I write this and it's making me so hungry it's painful. If you're cheap and you like Greek, go!
Also, don't forget the famed Greek Festival this weekend
Friday June 8 - Sunday June 10
St. Nicholoas Greek Orthodox Church
520 Ponca Street
It's lunch time as I write this and it's making me so hungry it's painful. If you're cheap and you like Greek, go!
Also, don't forget the famed Greek Festival this weekend
Friday June 8 - Sunday June 10
St. Nicholoas Greek Orthodox Church
520 Ponca Street
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