Last night, Melissa and I went out for dinner with our friend Julie. We chose Andreas on Thayer Street in Providence. I had never been, but my dining partners couldn't wait for me to try real Greek food. I can't wait to go back! We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share:
- Dolmathakia (Dolma)- both regular and vegetarian. I prefer the vegetarian - more of a lemony flavor. They are grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs and spices. The non-vegetarian version comes with ground beef.
- Fried Calmari - With cherry peppers. Perfectly done, and not greasy at all.
- Spanikopita - Their version came in a wedge, and not too much phyllo. STUFFED with spinach, feta and herbs. Also not greasy.
- Grilled Haloumi Cheese - They had a special last night - grilled Haloumi cheese with mint. I really hope to see this on the menu again - or in a store so I can make my own!
- Sauteed Shrimp Santorini - garlic, sundried tomatoes and olive oil
- Greek Sausage Saute - with lemon, olive oil and pita
- Marathon Salad - Romaine with grilled figs, sundried tomatoes and gorgonzola. I think the dressing was made with sundried tomatoes as well. I didn't know I liked figs!
Everything was so fresh and perfectly cooked. The table was covered with plates of food. It was a fun night and our server, Raul, was very attentive and helpful. We all rolled out of there stuffed and happy.
I haven't been able to find a website for Andreas, but here's a link to a review from the Providence Journal a couple of years ago, if you'd like to read more.
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Sounds great!