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Feta PDO: European Regulations Make for an Exceptional Cheese

Feta PDO: European Regulations Make for an Exceptional Cheese

Feta is a white brined cheese traditionally produced in Greece from sheep’s milk, or a combination of sheep and up to 30% goat milk. A staple of Greek cuisine as well as the Mediterranean diet, feta can be used in myriad ways to elevate a meal, whether as an entree, a side dish, or even dessert.  PDO stands for “designation […]

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Nerai Toasts to Wine Excellence

Nerai Toasts to Wine Excellence

Grecian hot spot Nerai celebrated its coveted Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence last night in Midtown Manhattan. The popular restaurant offers wines from all major wine-growing regions around the world, as well as smaller, family-owned boutique wineries in Greece. All of the wines they offer are carefully selected by Wine Director and General Manager Michael Coll, with options […]

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Get It To The Greek at Nerai!

Get It To The Greek at Nerai!

Last week we took a short trip to Greece, or the closest thing to it in New York City. Contemporary Greek restaurant Nerai hosted a special luncheon along with Global Alive founder Evangeline Plakas and Greek National Tourism North American Director Grigoria Kamaterou, to showcase their passion for the beautiful country that is Greece. Throughout the afternoon, guests were treated […]

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Hide Away at the Upper East Side’s 1633

Hide Away at the Upper East Side’s 1633

As someone who reviews restaurants for a living, it’s always a wonderful treat when one really surprises you. Such is the case with recently opened 1633, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. You won’t be able to sneak a peek inside, as small porthole-type windows guard against sidewalk rubberneckers. And instead of entering through the main dining room like most […]

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Eons: Healthy, Fast and Convenient Greek Food

Eons: Healthy, Fast and Convenient Greek Food

I have never tasted Greek food before, aside from the pitas that street vendors sell, but EONS creates true and authentic Greek food. I was grateful and excited to get a chance to visit this amazing restaurant and I did not know what to expect. I have never had a stronger first impression of a restaurant until I entered Eon. From […]

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A Greek Oasis Emerges in Midtown

A Greek Oasis Emerges in Midtown

Known for her tasty Greek cuisine, chef Maria Loi is at it again in New York City with her newly opened restaurant Loi Estiatorio. The Mediterranean joint, located in Midtown West, is an upscale, contemporary take on Greek fare that will have you hankering for more. Inside the clean, sleek restaurant, customers will immediately find themselves smiling at the amazing […]

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