Vasili's Taverna

Reviews:

"New Review: Teaneck's Vasili's Taverna" - Bergen Record, July 8th 2008

The blue walls and shutters of Vasili’s Taverna evoke the famous Greek island of Santorini; its furniture is as sandy brown as the shores. While this little Greek storefront in Teaneck may not be an exotic European vacation, it’s fresh air of another kind: a satisfying substitute for a pricey, formal dinner out. Here you’ll find a great value: simply prepared food that is hearty, not heavy, served in a pleasant atmosphere by friendly owners. You’ll find some dishes that would be comfortable in a much more expensive restaurant — gorgeous charbroiled whole fish, or sweet and tender calamari in a tangy mixture of orzo and feta cheese. Read full review

"At the Crest of a Greek Wave" - The New York Times, December 19th 2008

“So is Greek the new Thai?” a dining companion asked me not long ago. Could be. Despite an economic climate about as hospitable to new ventures as the Aegean is to polar bears, casual Greek restaurants are springing up all over New Jersey. About time, you might say. What’s not to like about Greek food? Those long, flowing names — spanakopita, taramosalata. The bright, clear, bracing flavors, like sea wind through cypresses. The often gentle prices. The dietary virtues: If done right, this cuisine is all but incapable of being heavy or muddled. Vasili Mastrokostas does it right. A 58-year-old native of Missolonghi, on Greece's west coast, he came to New Jersey in 1978. Like many of his countrymen, he started out washing dishes in a diner, working his way up to owner of a cafe in Leonia. Read full review

"The Standout Restaurant Dishes of 2008" - Bergen Record, December 21st 2008 

Our Chicken Egg Lemon Soup, Giouvesti, and Revani make the list of the "Standout Dishes of the Year." We also makes the list for "Overall Value for Money." Read full article

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