The other evening I returned to Gus' Place, and it was good.
The new Place is smaller and cozier than the old Place.
The new menu seems shorter...and I missed a couple of old dishes...but I was very satisfied with what my friend and I shared off the specially-labeled gluten-free menu. (However, as you shall see, my photos are not up to the standard set by the food.)
Soon after our seating, we were served a plate of lightly toasted millet bread with tzatziki.
Then it was time for an old favorite: the grilled octopus salad. If you try this, don't take the lemon for granted--the juice and oil make a delightfully tangy dressing!
For our main dishes we ordered two homey stews. The Clay Potted Chicken was succulent and well-accompanied by figs, apricots, toasted pine nuts, and creamy polenta.
The Kakavia, piled high with fish and seafood, was good to the last drop.
For dessert I asked about the fig and hazelnut ice creams and learned that they weren't available. (Maybe they'll return at some point.) So I simply had to console myself with another bright spot in the meal: a warmed-up slice of gluten-free chocolate cake balanced with whipped cream, a glass of tea, and a complimentary glass of Muscatel. Poor me!
Photos: David Marc Fischer
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4 comments:
David, this sounds like a nice dinner. Glad you enjoyed it. Do you think it is big enough for a meetup?
Great post. I go into the city alot and I'm always afraid to eat! Sounds like a great place, I'll have to check it out. Thank you.
Jeannie
Thanks for the heads-up on this place. I went on Saturday night and both the service and the food were excellent. We also got the complementary dessert wine and it was fantastic!
Erin: It's definitely big enough for a meetup.
Thanks, everyone, for the positive feedback--much appreciated! Erin, I've sent you a private email about the meetup angle--and thanks for the "heads up" about the reopening.
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