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| - I usually bring friends here when we're going to see/have just seen one of the shows in the Cultural District; I tend to park in the nearby garage across from the Byham Theater and so we've always got an excuse to stop on our way. The food has always been good (not spectacular, but good) and the prices have always been more than reasonable.
To be honest, the food doesn't look like much when it's served; sometimes my moussaka looks too watery and there was one time my friend's dinner just looked like a mess. However, the food always tastes good and is very well-seasoned even if it doesn't look like a masterpiece. I have found that the food can vary from time to time; it's never bad, but sometimes I think that it is more tasty than at others.
As far as the service is concerned, I have been here when I've been one of 3 couples in the whole restaurant as well as when the entire place has been swamped with patrons and the service varies accordingly. Sometimes my servers have been almost too attentive. The last time, however, they seemed to be short-staffed and my date and I were forgotten in the mix for about 20 minutes. It really depends upon how many folks are there at a given time, but the servers have always been unfailingly polite.
It has a very interesting decor inside (lots of Greek paraphernalia) and features pictures of Christo's family; it really reminds you that this is a family business. I've also sat outside which was really nice on a summer night even if there weren't breathtaking views.
I wouldn't bother with the gyros here since they don't seem to be their forte. Stick with the other traditional Greek recipes and you should be pleased especially when you consider the prices.
The Greek coffee is good (and served with great presentation), but it is very small (think an espresso shot) and rather expensive for the volume served; I think I'll go for regular coffee the next time. Also, Christo's has house wines that are worth trying; I am a fan of the white one.
The Jackie O cake is the dessert that everyone orders and with good reason; it is a unique sort of cake. It is chilled and very, very moist with a sort of whipped topping which makes it a very light dessert. I find that most desserts are too heavy or sweet and so this cake is one of my favorite desserts. And at $3/slice, it is a steal compared to the desserts offered at other restaurants downtown. Apparently, they sometimes have a chocolate version of the Jackie O; they had it on New Years Eve but I didn't try it then and wish I had.
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