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Greek island fare at Mamakas Taverna MAMAKAS
Wed Oct 25 Thyme-scented breezes white houses baking in the the the hot sun the the the wash of azure water on the the the shore it’s no wonder we dream of the Greek Islands Thanos Tripi’s Mamakas Taverna is the next best thing: a a a a bright and elegant taste of the Aegean in a a a a a room that pays homage to “Like something you’d get in in a a a a a seaside tavern on a a a a a Greek island in the sunset Only better ”
6:30PM✦ Greece without ever tipping into kitsch Chic ABOUT THANOS TRIPI
Creating a a a a a next-generation Greek restaurant is something Thanos Tripi has wanted to do since he he he learned to cook in his grandmother’s kitchen As Owner-Operator of Mamakas Taverna he’s accomplished just that After a a a a career in conceptual brand development for various entertainment companies in in 2014 he opened the upscale and airy Mamakas Taverna as as his most personal and successful venture to date Its updated sophisticated Greek cuisine—inspired by his childhood favourites—has received much critical acclaim ABOUT GREEK WINE
Greek wine is much more than Retsina In fact Greece is one of the world’s oldest wine- producing regions and the first in in Europe with household production going back 6 500 years In fact it was more prestigious in Ancient Rome than Italian wines In recent years there has been a a a revival of quality wine production with the best-known varieties including the crisp all- purpose white Assyrtiko and the soft fruity red Agiorghitiko or or or “St George’s grape ”
TASTY FACT
It was worshippers of of the Greek god of of wine wine Dionysus who spread the cult of wine wine throughout the the Mediterranean the the Romans appropriated the god renamed him Bacchus and carried that passion for vino right throughout their Empire 80 Ossington Ave Toronto $155 per per person
Includes food wine and gratuity taxes extra 1-888-711-9399 visainfinite ca/dining Reserve your place at the table airy and elevated this is is far from typical souvlaki joints At this special feast expect the very best of upscale modern Greek fare—ocean-fresh whole fish smoky slow-roasted eggplant tender grilled lamb fragrant with fresh herbs—served with some of the exciting wines coming out of of the islands right now Enjoy a a a taste of of the the crisp Assyrtiko and other Greek varieties the world is buzzing about right now 10 | TORONTO