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re: Best Greek restaurant in NOLA?
Posted on 10/11/20 at 2:53 pm to tigers1956
Posted on 10/11/20 at 2:53 pm to tigers1956
Owners are from Cyprus not Greece.
quote:
The story begins in the late 1970s.
In 1979, Dinos came to Baton Rouge from Cyprus to attend LSU. Five years later, the young man had an electrical engineering degree and not much else.
He and his wife were looking for a way to make a name for themselves in a city known for its love of college sports.
“I went to a computer school, and he had just graduated, and we were looking for jobs,” Polina said. “We realized there was no Greek restaurant in town. We were always foodies. We just decided to go for it.”
This post was edited on 10/11/20 at 2:55 pm
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Posted on 10/11/20 at 3:42 pm to fightin tigers
No... I keep saying it. Middle eastern versus Mediterranean food, look at a map. Not the same region and spices are different and most are not interchangeable. They don’t even speak the same language. Europe is not part of the Middle East. Creole and Cajun are not the same. Greek and Lebanese Are not the same.
This post was edited on 10/11/20 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 10/11/20 at 3:53 pm to NOLATiger71
All of that is true, but if I am in the mood for that (general)type of food, I would go to Byblos on Metairie Road.
Posted on 10/11/20 at 4:06 pm to geauxpurple
Then you would prefer Lebanese over Greek which would be Acropolis. I personally like both of them but prefer Greek food over Lebanese. I prefer the garlic and lemon juice with oregano etc. versus using more turmeric and paprika. I also prefer Albasha over Byblos.
This post was edited on 10/11/20 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 10/11/20 at 4:21 pm to doublecutter
Cleopatra
Acropolis
Acropolis
Posted on 10/11/20 at 6:05 pm to NOLATiger71
quote:
Middle eastern versus Mediterranean food, look at a map.
I'm really not sure if you are serious with this comment.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 12:34 am to doublecutter
For traditional Greek, Acropolis on Vets.
For Lebanese/Greek, lebanon’s On Carrollton. For quick service, Byblos Market on Vets.
For Lebanese/Greek, lebanon’s On Carrollton. For quick service, Byblos Market on Vets.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 12:50 am to NOLATiger71
Like cajun and creole they use similar spices. The difference is in the execution.
Greek food and Lebanese/Palestinian are probably closer than Creole/Cajun.
Greek food and Lebanese/Palestinian are probably closer than Creole/Cajun.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:08 am to Napoleon
Whatever happened to Mr. Gyros? It was at Causeway & Esplanade. Had the best french fries ever.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:19 am to NewBR
The owner of Mr. Gyro died and the family sold, the new owners changed the name to Hummus and more. The food changed from traditional Greek food to now Lebanese style of middle eastern food.
This post was edited on 10/12/20 at 9:20 am
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:44 am to doublecutter
Byblos on Metairie Road.
This post was edited on 10/12/20 at 9:52 am
Posted on 10/12/20 at 2:24 pm to NOLATiger71
quote:
No... I keep saying it. Middle eastern versus Mediterranean food, look at a map. Not the same region and spices are different and most are not interchangeable. They don’t even speak the same language. Europe is not part of the Middle East. Creole and Cajun are not the same. Greek and Lebanese Are not the same.
Good luck, my friend. You and I know the vast difference between Greek and Middle Eastern food (far vaster than the difference between Creole and Cajun, IMO).
But you'll never convince these folks.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 2:35 pm to No Disrespect But
I'm asking about overlapping cuisines and being told it is ridiculous because they are in different parts of the world.
It's why they fall under the umbrella of Mediterranean cuisine.
It's why they fall under the umbrella of Mediterranean cuisine.
This post was edited on 10/12/20 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 10/12/20 at 2:39 pm to BigDawg0420
Acropolis on Veterans...
My all time favorite
Haven't been since the old an passed away. i assume its still up to par?
My all time favorite
Haven't been since the old an passed away. i assume its still up to par?
Posted on 10/12/20 at 2:40 pm to fightin tigers
I have never heard anyone outside of Louisiana refer to middle eastern food as Greek.
This post was edited on 10/12/20 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 10/12/20 at 2:42 pm to mouton
Back in the 90s-00s there was a place on Nicholson that was Greek/Lebenese. Forgot the name of it. Might still be there.
Might be part of why they are lumped together in BR.
Might be part of why they are lumped together in BR.
This post was edited on 10/12/20 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 10/12/20 at 2:54 pm to NOLATiger71
quote:The food definitely improved with the new owners
The owner of Mr. Gyro died and the family sold, the new owners changed the name to Hummus and more. The food changed from traditional Greek food to now Lebanese style of middle eastern food.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 7:12 pm to fightin tigers
quote:
Back in the 90s-00s there was a place on Nicholson that was Greek/Lebenese. Forgot the name of it. Might still be there.
Albasha I believe. On the north gates of campus off Nicholson. Not sure I’d still there either.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 7:40 pm to Tha Herg
Atcha was on Nicholson and closed a couple years ago. Arzi’s was by the north gates and closed down in the early 2000s.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:31 pm to saderade
No doubt. The food is even better now. We eat there once a month.
It's in my rotation of 7-8 Metairie restaurants I will eat at.
It's in my rotation of 7-8 Metairie restaurants I will eat at.
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