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I'll probably never
get to the Greek Isles. I don't like the sun all that much, and the
E! Wild On Mykonos episode looked like a big, gay Olympic carnival
to me. Luckily, the second best thing to Greece is merely a subway
ride away in beautiful, sunny Astoria. Okay, there may not be bronzed
brunettes in skimpy thongs or a neighboring nation stuffed full of
fun-hating Muslims, but this little piece of Greece has all the fresh
fish and delicious dips one could ever want. The grilled octopus appetizer
is almost worth the trip alone. Fish served whole (complete with heads
and tails) practically melt in your mouth. The lamb--despite Mr. Hipster's
aversion to eating cute, baby animals--is supposed to be some of the
best around. Granted, the awful house wine will give you a headache
almost the moment it touches your lips, and the prices are a little
higher than we would have liked, but you'll leave feeling like a lowly
mortal after a visit from the Greek food gods. [MF]
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