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Ouzeri is one of the landmark restaurants located on the Danforth, otherwise known as Greektown. Its $25 prix-fixe menu is no doubt a big bonus, although upon leaving dinner and walking along the strip, I noticed many other restaurants had the same type of promotion!
The decor is typical of any Greek restaurant, although I did like the dim lighting, and two-tiered seating arrangements. My favourite would've been the ornate candle holder which illuminated an iron-like nook in the wall. Well enough about the decor already... how was the food?
Adding to the bonus of a $25 prix-fixe menu was my voucher which would entitle me to 2 prix-fixe meals for the price of one. What what?! But what's a good Friday night without a glass of wine, or two? Those of you who know me know that I am not a fan of red wine with its tannins and all, so I opted for a glass of the E.J. Gallo White Zinfandel and my dining companion (DC) ordered a glass of the Kouros Nemea which is supposed to be a lighter red wine. I had a sip, and it didn't leave that dried-out feeling in your mouth (you know, the same one you get after drinking a cup of Orange Pekoe?)To my surprise, my DC had never tried Saganaki... And being the cheese lover that I am, I just had to order it! It was like eating a pizza minus the empty carb-laden crust... The cheese itself was nicely crusted, and was served with their ever-so-flaky dinner rolls which were pillow-y soft on the inside. Yummy!
Appetizers consisted of Mussels steamed with garden veggies, fresh herbs and garlic and dowsed in a Mediterranean red sauce - which is especially good for dipping if you have any of the dinner rolls left over! The Spanakopita was equally yummy, though I found the filling to be a bit on the cold side.
For mains I ordered a feta and sundried tomato crusted salmon. I have had a lot of bad experiences with salmon at restaurants (e.g. they overcook the salmon and its dry) but Ouzeri has renewed my confidence in putting salmon back on my list of orderables! It was served with horta (wilted greens with lemon and olive oil), which, would give any child the right not to eat their vegetables as the greens were bitter. The rice was delicious, no doubt infused with a broth of sorts.
My dining companion opted for the Spatstisio which was baked in a bechamel sauce and layered with spiced ground beef. The pasta was velvety smooth, and the Ouzeri mixed greens salad was equally delectable.
For dessert we ordered the Loukamades and the Yiaourti. The Loukamades were disappointing and I didn't quite enjoy the texture nor the taste of it. I cannot put into words what it was, but the syrup tasted "funny." The pressed greek yogurt topped with figs and honey however, OPA!!! I may just give up ice cream because of this! The greek yogurt was extremely creamy and dense. Being plain yogurt, it was a bit sour, but that's where the figs and honey go to work. I am so glad I ordered this. I haven't had a good dessert in a long time, and lest you underestimate the power of simple ingredients - lesson learned.
Verdict:
I enjoyed my experience at Ouzeri. Although service is a bit lacklustre, the food makes up for it. I cannot wait to come back to try more of the savoury foods that Ouzeri has to offer, not to mention ample portion sizes. The ambiance is great, and I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a place to eat on a Friday night.
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