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| - This place is an institution in GreekTown on the Danforth, before even was a Greektown. Very old-world style, down to the decor and furniture (think 1950s). Don't pay attention to the outside looks - pretty bad, but at least it keeps the hipsters and wannabe yuppies at bay.
The service is old-world style. Don't expect supplication and running after your every whim. That's not Old World. Old World waiters are dignified, composed and take pride in their work - which is a lifetime profession, not just a part time period in life.
The food is why you need to come here. Food is amazing! Taramosalata was actually made with caviar and not just pink-colored sour cream. The gigantes were made in the traditional way, soft and mushy. The Moussaka was excellent, the ground meat spiced just right. It could have had a tangier batter on top though.
The keftades were made from mixed pork and beef and had a very good taste. However the highlight of the evening was the Chicken Exohiko - chicken breast, stuffed with feta cheese, red peppers and spices, all wrapped in Filo pastry and baked together. Amazing! Nobody bothers making compllicated dishes anymore, but this one was really amazing.
A gem on the Danforth that should be respected for its food, although the new kids don't like the ambience much anymore.
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