Dinner

Once upon a time In 1500 B.C., where the sky and the sea Meet

in the Aegean Archipelago… in Greece, the volcano on the island of Thera erupted…

…lava, pumice and ash covered everything. The ash traveled with the wind

and an enormous tidal wave advanced by the sea…

The horror reached the island of Crete and destroyed the palace of King Minoa,

the son of Zeus (king of the Gods of Olympus) and Europa.

DCenturies later under the ruins,

somehow miraculously, the delicate frescoes, marvelous paintings,

and magnificent sculptures remained alive to celebrate the beauty of life.

Both in Thera and in Crete, storage bays were found filled with

looms, medicine chests, grain, vases of oil…

…and delightful pottery embellished with swallows, dolphins, wild goats and caper and saffron plants…

….memories, aromatic essences, and Flavors from Crete in a journey of sensations,

give us with open hand Taverna Cretekou — The tavern of the Cretan.

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join us thursday evenings for live music

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Mezedes For Two

A sampler of small tastes — Tarama, Tzatziki, Fava, and Dolmades.

Served with Chilled Ouzo.

Grilled Baby Octopus Lightly Marinated in Olive Oil and Wine.

A Combination of Greek Appetizers.rama

Shrimp and Feta Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served with Lemon.

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In Greece, it is customary to go to a Mezedopolion and drink ouzo or wine and select a number of favorite small dishes.

Ouzeri Mezedes originated in antiquity and reveal the very social nature of Modern Greeks.

We at Taverna Cretekou encourage you to enjoy the Greek lifestyle.

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GLUTEN FREE DISHES ARE MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL VEGETARIAN DISHES ARE MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL: ❈

OUZERI MEZEDES – 18.95

SATYRIKON – 20.95

HTAPODAKI KRASSATO – CRETE – 19.95

SAGANAKI ME GARIDES – THESSALONIKI – 20.95

FOR A MORE HEALTH CONSCIOUS DIET, WE SERVE OLIVE OIL WITH HERBS, INSTEAD OF BUTTER, WITH YOUR BREAD BASKET.

ENJOY A SECOND BASKET OF BREAD — 2.00

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Mezedes❂

A Taverna Cretekou Specialty.Imported Red Caviar, Olive Oil and Lemon Whipped to a Light Mousse.

A Soft Mousse of Eggplant, Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Herbs.

A Refreshing Blend of Homemade Yogurt, Cucumber and Garlic.

❈ ❂ Fava Bean Mousse Flavored with Olive Oil and Lemon. Served with Onions.

❈ ❂ Grape Leaves Filled with Rice, Scallions and Dill. Marinated in Olive Oil.

Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes and Onions, Pine Nuts and Raisins.

❈ ❂ Wild Mushrooms Sautéed with Garlic and Herbs.

A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Broiled Mushrooms Stuffed with Feta, Spinach and Herbs.

Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust.

Our Chef’s Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Filo.

Broiled Feta with Fresh Basil and Tomatoes. Drizzled with Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano.

Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with Lemon.

Kasseri Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served — Sizzling — with Lemon.

Our Chef’s Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Filo.

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TARAMOSALATA – TRADITIONAL –10.95

❈ MELITZANOSALATA – SMIRNI – 9.95

❈ TZATZIKI – CRETE – 9.95

FAVA – IN SEASON – 9.95

DOLMADAKIA – SMIRNI – 9.95

❈ IMAM BAILDI – SMIRNI – 10.95

AGRIA MANITARIA – KASTORIA – 9.95

❈ MANITARIA PSYLORITI – CRETE – 9.95

❈ SPANAKOTIROPITA – TRADITIONAL – 9.95

❈ TIROPITA – ANDROS – 11.95

FETA SAGANAKI – CRETE – 11.95

❈ SAGANAKI – TRADITIONAL – 12.95

KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA – TRADITIONAL – 14.95

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Soup

Salads

Mixed Baby Greens with Greek Olives, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Anchovies and Red Onions.

Dressed with Olive Oil, Vinegar and Herbs.

Grilled Chicken on a Bed of Organic Country Baby Greens with Beets.

Mixed Salad with Country Greens with Feta and House Dressing.

Beets, Mixed Greens,Feta, and Walnuts

Gently Fried SquidServed Over Mixed Baby Greens

❂ Grilled Shrimp

with mixed Baby Greens in a Light Lemon Dressing.

Traditional Greek CountrySalad of Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Capers, Black Olives and Feta.

Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs.

❂ AVGOLEMONO – 7.95Traditional Greek Chicken Soup with Frothy Egg and Lemon

Enjoy a second basket of bread 2.00.

❂ ELLINIKI SALATA – 13.95

❂ KOTOPOULO SALATA – 17.95

❈ ❂ ANAMIKTI SALATA – 7.95

❈ ❂ PATZARI SALATA – 14.95

KALAMARI SALATA – 17.95

GARIDOSALATA – 19.95

❈ ❂ HORIATIKI – 13.95

TraditionalsA Combination of Traditional Greek Dishes

Including Moussaka, Pastitsio, Dolmades, Soudsoukakia and Spanakopita.

Baked Ground Sirloin and Ziti Pasta. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Bechamel Sauce.

Layers of Ground Sirloin, Eggplant and Zucchini. Topped with Bechamel Sauce.

Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust.

Our Chef’s Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Filo.

Ground Beef Morsels in a Mediterranean Sauce with Cumin.

Ground Sirloin, Rice and Mint Wrapped in Grape Leaves. Finished in Avgolemono Sauce.

Cubes of Veal Baked with Tomatoes and Eggplant. Topped with Kasseri Cheese. Finished with Red Wine and Baked in a Casserole.

Medallion of Beef Tenderloin Sautéed in Butter and Herbs. Laced with Mavrodaphne Wine.

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TAVERNA CRETEKOU SPECIAL – 24.95

PASTITSIO – TRADITIONAL – 20.95

MOUSSAKA – CRETE – 21.95

SPANAKOTIROPITES – TRADITIONAL – 21.95

❈ TIROPITA – ANDROS – 20.95

SOUDSOUKAKIA – SMIRNI – 20.95

DOLMADES AVGOLEMONO – TRADITIONAL – 20.95

KORFU DAVA – SMIRNI – 26.95

TORNEDO KRASSATO – ATHENS – 39.95

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Vegetarian

KotopouloOur Chef’s Very Special Recipe.

Sauteed Medallions of Chicken Simmered in a Sauce of Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Wine, Fresh Basil and Herbs.

Breast of Chicken Marinated and Broiled on a Skewer with Vegetables.

Broiled Chicken Basted with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Fine Herbs.

Layers of Grilled Zucchinis, Eggplants, Green-Red Peppers and Tomatoes Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs. Topped with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive.

❈ ❂ VEGETABLES TIS IMERAS – 19.95

KOTOPOULO KALAMATA – 20.95

❂ KOTOPOULO KEBAB – TRADITIONAL – 20.95

❂ KOTOPOULO LEMONATO – KOS – 20.95

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ArniSpecialty of Taverna.

Small Morsels of Lamb Baked with Three Cheeses, Artichoke, Peas, Carrots, Onions and Pine Nuts.

Wrapped in Filo.

Braised Shank of Lamb Served Greek Style with Orzo.

Braised Shank of Lamb with Fresh String Beans in a Light Tomato Sauce.

Lamb Marinated with Lemon, Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano. Broiled on a Skewer with Tomatoes, Onions and Peppers.

Specialty of Taverna. Braised Lamb with Black Olives, Red Wine, Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Broiled Baby Lamb Chops Seasoned with Oregano, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice.

Thalassina❂ PSARI SKARAS – MARKET PRICE

Ask Your Waiter for the Fresh Fish of the Day.

Prawns Sautéed with Fresh Tomato, Garlic, Feta and White Wine. Served in a Casserole.

Flounder Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts. Served in Light Cream, Wine and Lemon Sauce.

Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with a Wedge of Lemon.

From Our Ancient Greek Menu (Athens, 330 B.C.)

Fish Sautéed with Artichokes, Spiced with Dill and Fennel.

Oven-Baked Fish with Spinach, Leaks and Scallions. Dressed with Coriander.

Consuming raw or undercooked meat may increase your risk of foodborne illness

EXOHIKON – CRETE – 25.95

ARNI YOUVETSI – TRADITIONAL – 25.95

ARNI KAPAMA – TRADITIONAL – 25.95

❂ ARNI SHISHKEBAB – TRADITIONAL – 25.95

❂ ARNAKI KIKLADITIKO – CYCLADES – 25.95

❂ PAIDAKIA – TRADITIONAL – 39.95

❂ GARIDES CRETEKOU – CRETE – 27.95

GLOSSA AEGEOU – AEGEAN – 25.95

KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA – TRADITIONAL – 23.95

❂ PSARI ME AGINARES – 26.95

❂ PSARI ME SPANAKI – 26.95

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— PARTIES OF FIVE & OVER —A Gratuity of 18% Will Be Automatically Included.

DessertsMILOPITA – 5.95

Greek “Apple Fritters.” Filo Pastry Stuffed with Apple Slices. Served Hot.

Freshly Ground Walnuts Layered in Filo Pastry. Homemade Light Custard.

A Light Semolina Custard Pastry Our Special Recipe of Rice Pudding. Topped with Filo and Cinnamon.

Topped with Honey and Walnuts.

❁From Our Ancient Greek Menu (Athens, 400 B.C. )

Aphrodite’s Apricots Poached in a White Wine and Orange Zest Sauce with Honey, Walnuts, and Yogurt.

Lemon Cream Topped with Grape Preserves.

CoffeesThe Perfect Ending to a Perfect Meal.

Hot Coffee Blended with Ouzo, Crème de Cacao, Coffee Liqueur and Whipped Cream.

HOMEMADE YOGURT – 8.50

BAKLAVA – 8.95 CREME CARAMEL – 8.95

GALAKTOBOUREKO – 8.95 RIZOGALO – 8.95

VERIKOKA APHRODITE – 8.95

CREMA LEMONIOU ME STAFILI GLYKO – 8.95

ZORBA COFFEE – 12.95

AMERICAN COFFEE – 2.95

GREEK COFFEE – 4.75

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Wines from GreeceWHITE

Taverna Cretekou’s Choice

SANTORINI – GALVALAS – A crisp, refreshing island wine with balanced fruit and acidity.

MALAMATINA – THESSALONIKI............................ SMALL BOTTLE ................................................. 26.95Traditional appellation resinated dry white wine.

The traditional appellation wine of Greece. This dry, light-bodied wine is slightly pine resinated during fermentation.

Excellent dry wine by Domaine Constantin Lazaridis.

Reminiscent of the Rhine Valley Wine. Smooth dry white with nose of oak. Honey flavored from Chardonnay grapes from Athos.

ROSÉ

RODITYS ...............................................................................................................................A fruity rosé wine produced from the Rodity grape of the Peloponnese. Fresh and smooth with a clean aftertaste.

Taverna Cretekou – Light and crisp, with concentrated aromas ...................... ................................... 46.95

................................... 59.95

RETSINA KOURTAKI – KOURTAKI – ATTICA ............................................................................... 39.95

....................................................................................................................................... 48.95

AMETHYSTOS – ADRIAN – DRAMA ...................................................................................................... 54.95

BOSINAKIS MANTINIA A brilliant dry white wine. Orange, lemon peels and Spring flowers on the nose and the palate.

MORAITIS MELTEMI ................................................................................................................................. This delicate wine is characterized by citrus/lemon fruit and flower aromas

46.95

CHARDONNAY – HATZIMICHALIS – CHALKIDIKI .................................................................................. 57.95

IDISMA DRIOS .............................................................................................................................................. 60.95A dry Chardonnay with a distinctively fragrant aroma of tropical fruits has underlying hints of vanilla and honey.

............................. 41.95

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We Always Carry More Wines Than Those Listed Above.

Please Ask Your Waiter for Assistance.

Wines from GreeceRED

Taverna Cretekou’s Choice

The Wine Advocate #130—87 pts.

DOMAINE D’AHERA Deep red dry wine with an aroma of smoke and blackberries, the palate is rich and long with brambles and subtle integrated oak. Perfect with all red meat dishes, and the Greek meze.

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Full-bodied, dry red wine with flavors of plum and berries. Forward fruit on the palate and the nose showing a fine nutty character.

A full body red wine with mellow characteristics, showing hluts and violet, spices and blackberry fruits.

70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. Fruit-forward with ripe red berries and a hint of sweet vanilla on the nose. Full bodied with velvety tannins and a long, balanced finish.

AMETHYSTOS – LAZARIDIS Combination of Cabernet, Merlot and Agiorgitiko. It ages in French oak barrels.

cabernet sauvignon/merlot................................................................................... 55.00

HOUSE GLASS 1/2 LITRE

RED, WHITE OR ROSE ..........

GREEK RED, WHITE

95...........

Red dry wine with a rich berry-fruit aroma and a soft full palate. Ideal with red meat dishes, and casserole food.

A light to medium dry wine with a smooth character and beautiful aroma. Perfect with mediterranean cuisine.

Ktima Tselepos –

Taverna Cretekou – Enthusiastic, acidity, brilliant balance and a finish that goes on and on ......................... 46.95

NOSTOS – HANIA – CRETE – MANOUSAKIS WINERY ............................................................................ 49.95

....................................................................................................................... 47.95

MERLOT TETRAMYTHOS – PELOPONNESOS – SKOURAS WINERY ................................................ 49.95

.......................................................................................................................... 57.95

AVANTIS SYRAH .......................................................................................................................... 49.95

AIVALIS NEMEA

MORAITIS - Paro 46.95

.................................................................................................. 48.95

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RODITYS OR RETSINA 26.95 COMMANDARIA ST. JOHN – CYPRUS ..................................... 12.95

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Sweet Dessert Wine.

Sas Kalosorizome Stin Taverna Cretekou

As you might eXpect, the vibrant

cuisine and unique customs of Greece

hold a special place in my heart. Some

of my fondest memories are of holiday

celebrations, with their roots in

ancient times, in a small village on

the island of Crete. It is in the spirit

of those wonderfully festive Greek

gatherings that we would like to

welcome you to

Taverna Cretekou

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Christos and denise PaPaloizou

and the staff