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Meltimi Greek Tavern (Warsaw)
by Praskipark ***Let me introduce you to Meltemi*** Meltemi is a Greek taverna, named after strong dry winds that can blow for days in the North Aegean Sea and at times are a threat to fishermen and sailors. This is the second Greek restaurant I have visited in Warsaw since I came to live here six years ago. Santorini was my first encounter ... of Greek food in the Polish capital of which I really enjoyed the experience, food and décor very much. Will Meltemi live up to Santorini? The location of the restaurant is close to Szczesliwice Park, an attractive park where there is a ski jump. Warsaw's winter has been a long drawn out one, we wanted somewhere to eat that would be bright and cheery and also remind us of holidays spent in the Aegean Sea. Whoever has designed the interior has a flair for taking visitors on an imaginary journey, an ideal place to remember tavernas with bright blue tables and ladder back chairs. As soon as I sat down I swear I could smell the sea and imagined octopuses' hung up to dry, one treasured memory of Greece is eating barbecued octopus. It was on the menu and I was very tempted to try it. ***Blue, boats and twinkling lights*** Before I tell you more about the cuisine let me tell you about the interior. The eating area is very large, on three levels, quite cluttered with ornaments and sea memorabilia but still enough space for you not to feel claustrophobic and there are some cosy alcoves if you want to be alone or create a romantic corner for two. I loved the many twinkling lights in the ceiling, it looked like a sea of stars at night, shining down on the blue tables and tiled floors. Brass lanterns also hung from the ceiling to give the feeling of being near to the sea or on a boat. Boats are replicated everywhere in the form of paintings and real life models, made from wood with sails made from sail cloth. I thought the bare stone walls and untreated wooden beams gave the restaurant a touch of authenticity, I liked it very much. If you don't want to sit inside and the weather is warm enough there is a large terrace which is the summer garden. It is basically decking with conifers, large pots holding pink and red geraniums and comfy, casual, dark blue, linen back chairs like movie directors sit in some times placed around pretty blue and white patterned tables. A blue and striped butcher's type awning keeps the sun from burning into your head and protects you from the many thunderstorms Warsaw has in the summer. One problem about sitting outside is that the summer garden looks out on to a road and not the Aegean Sea. Still, you can't have everything. ***New sensations, less of the traditional*** Looking at the menu, it seemed that the chef had a flair for offering new sensations to tickle customers' taste buds; a few of the meals were experimental rather than traditional. It was very difficult for me to decide on a meal and the longer I glanced at the menu the longer it took for me to choose. Was it going to be fried squid, mussels roasted with Feta cheese, garlic and tomatoes or gilthead bream? Oh, the lamb looked tempting, prepared in different styles and veal casseroled with orzo pasta. In the end I chose chicken stuffed with haloumi cheese and sun dried tomatoes. My husband went with the sole served with spinach and walnuts but before we ate our mains we had to tuck into our starters, two soups, the traditional Avgolemono was my choice and soup with spinach and feta was my husband's preferred soup. The waiting staff in Meltemi seemed very young to me but then so do most people nowadays. The young chap who served us was okay but he didn't go to the best charm school in Warsaw. He took our drinks order first in a polite way. He was speedy and returned within five minutes holding two glasses (0.5l) of Tyskie beer. There was a Greek beer on offer, Mythos, at 12 zloty a bottle but we fancied Polish draught beer on this occasion and it was 2zloty per glass cheaper. We then relayed to him the order which he wrote down on his pad and with a nod of the head and a thank you he was off to the kitchen to see the chef who is Theodoros Vogdanos if you are into name dropping. I don't know him personally but at a guess I would say that he isn't Polish with a name like that. ***Cosy corner, good dog, time to bring on the food*** While I was sat in our cosy corner sipping my beer I noticed a dog sat under a table. He had an owner but I was a bit surprised to see animals permitted. I thought only Portugal, Greece, France and Italy were cool about dogs visiting restaurants. I've never seen it before in Warsaw. He was very well behaved, I have to say. After about 5or 6 minutes two soups arrived at our table, the Avgolemono looked appetising with orzo (Greek rice shaped pasta) floating on the top. It was served in a very large blue bowl, a bit like the ones I have at home. The soup was light and I could really taste the egg and lemon which are the two most important ingredients. I could taste that the soup had been seasoned with salt and pepper but I asked for extra pepper, that's just the way I like it. My husband's choice was very green with lots of cooked fresh spinach leaves, potatoes, shallots and crumbled feta cheese mixed in and served on the top. He loved the taste but then he is nuts about feta cheese. It didn't take us long to finish off the starters and we didn't have to wait hardly any time at all before the waiter came to take away the bowls. He asked us if we would like to top up our beer glasses, of course we said, yes and off he went again. The waiting time in between courses was about 10 minutes which I think is good as the restaurant was reasonably busy but there seemed enough staff to cope. First came, the fillet of sole with spinach and walnuts, one of the new senstaions. I am always concerned when eating fish in a restaurant that isn't near the sea. It looked like sole and the fresh spinach looked like it always does, a green mushy blob, the walnuts were a mixture of chopped and whole nuts. Sole is a delicate fish and doesn't really taste of much unless you serve it with a rich sauce so I thought the spinach and walnut accompaniment would give the fish a strong flavour boost and I was right, it was a good choice. Although, my husband said that the fish could have been cooked a bit more thoroughly and his whole meal soon went cold. As for my chicken stuffed with haloumi cheese and sun dried tomatoes, it was excellent, I couldn't have cooked this better myself. The aroma of the juicy chicken and the thick sauce poured over the top which smelt of white wine, garlic and chicken stock started me drooling and then to see bright red sun dried tomatoes mixed with melted haloumi, the king of Greek cheeses, stuffed inside the tender breast and placed on a bed of wild rice, I suddenly smiled and didn't speak until I had finished the meal off. It was gorgeous. Desserts were a mixture of filo pastries with nuts and honey, walnut cake, chocolate mousse, ice cream, meringue with berries and a mascarpone cake with a caramel sauce and wafers. We both decided to go with a crème brulee type of dessert as it seemed the lighter choice. I actually thought desserts were very reasonably price ranging fro £3 - £5. ****So which restaurant wins the prize?**** Okay, so there you are. My verdict is that the food served at Meltemi was tastier than at Santorini but I liked the ambiance and décor of Santorini more. You know what; both restaurants are owned by the same family and also El Popo's, a Mexican restaurant on Ulica Senatorska that we visited and didn't like a few years ago. It seems that the quality of cuisine, ambiance, waiting staff varies in all three restaurants and there isn't an overall standard of quality which you think there would be if run by the same management team. Still, I recommend Meltemi even though the experience isn't quite like being in Greece and the overall price for a 3 course meal including 4 beers, isn't too bad at 200zloty (just over £40). Other things..... The restaurant has air conditioning. There is disabled access. Parking is available with an attendant. Restaurant opens from 12.00 to 23.00 hours every day. Address: Drawska c. Szczesliwicka Telephone: +48 (0 22) 823 98 68 Tables can only be reserved by telephone but unless there is a huge private party then I think you don't have to panic about not getting a table as the restaurant has seating for over 150 people. To reach the restaurant take a number 24 tram to Plac Zawiszy and then catch a bus to Szczesliwicka park. Restaurant is within walking distance. Read the complete review |
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Le Marquis (Portugal)
by Praskipark Out and about Faro has no shortage of restaurants but sometimes it is a good idea to get out and about, if you are able to, especially in the evenings, leave the town behind and drive out into the hills. About two kilometres from Santa Bárbara de Nexe, in a village called Monte da Palhagueira, there is a very sophisticated ... restaurant, popular with many tourists called Le Marquis. The location is stunning if a little difficult to find with it being a small village in the middle of nowhere and only a long, rocky, winding trail to get you there. The road is dusty during the high season so my advice is to drive with your windows closed or else you will step out of the car, covered in a fine layer of orange sand. The building Firstly, the building itself is worth a mention; a delightful farmhouse/quinta that is part of a convent and chapel complex built in the 17th century. It has been renovated with love and care and the owners have kept some of the original features. In lots of ways the interior reminds me of a superior bed & breakfast in the English Lake District. The décor is homely and very cottagey with tied back floral curtains covering the shuttered windows. The floor has brick tiles; tables are of highly polished wood, circular and can either sit 4 or six people. There are some square tables too that can be pushed together for large parties. The walls have been roughly plastered and painted white with pretty wall lamps casting mellow rays upon the tables and floor. Upon the walls are paintings, some in black and white, some sepia and many farm utensils giving the dining area a rural feel. To the right of the restaurant there is a lounge area where you can enjoy a drink before eating. This is very cosy, and feels very English with an assortment of armchairs of different sizes and made from various country type materials, a dark oak dresser, antique sofa with pretty white silk cushions and a coffee table with a 3 candle candelabra. The Patio Although the interior is very nice the evening we visited we chose to sit outside mainly because I always prefer to be in the fresh air if I get the opportunity and I wanted to look at the traditional Portuguese lamps shaped like white chimneys that you see dotted all over the Algarve. The patio is very attractive and shaded with trees and shrubs. The garden/patio furniture is high quality and comfortable with cushions and parasols to keep out the sun. Other highlights are the blue and white tiled benches and small arched windows filled with geraniums. I thought the tables were set in an attractive way, simply but very effective with white linen cloths, porcelain dishes and stylish wine glasses that were not too large. I don't like big fat wine glasses with long stems; I am always worried about knocking them over. I much prefer the short, stocky types, filled to the top. On all tables there was a single white vase containing one carnation and a bit of greenery. Menus Now on to the menus and choosing something to eat - a tricky one for me as there was just too much choice. The menu entitled Dinner has two set menus, one with a starter and main meal for 23.95 Euros and the other menu has any choice of dessert from the dessert menu added on which costs an extra 6 Euros. There is also a menu of special dishes including starters and mains and each dish is priced individually. Looking at this one I liked the sound of the rack of lamb and I was tempted by the giant prawn curry served with rice and mango chutney but seeing that I have had very few delicious curries in Portugal, I passed, so on with perusing the multiple course tasting menu. Did we really want to pay 44.95 each for a meal even if they did have some exotic starters and grand desserts? No, we didn't and to be honest I didn't think the selection of main meals was anything out of the ordinary with only the choice of cod or venison. I much preferred the meals on the set Dinner Menu and this is the one we went with. The lady at the front of the house did say that we could mix and match our meals and didn't have to stick to one set menu so we did exactly that regarding the main meals. She also said that the menus change regularly as they like to reinvent new exciting dishes. Starters For starters we chose the fish soup (Bouillabaisse) and mackerel served on a bed of potato salad. My husband loved the fish soup filled with so many fresh pink prawns, salmon and flaky white fish. It came with a small bowl of croutons. He said it was filling and more like a fish stew than soup, there was a hint of aniseed which he thought came from Pernod or some other aniseed liqueur. I also tasted aniseed in my vinaigrette dressing which had been drizzled over the mackerel. The potato salad was very yummy consisting of big chunks of potato, red pepper and black olives, the consistency was thick with chopped coriander sprinkled on the top and the overall taste was of hot spice from the bird's eye chilli (Piri-piri). Mains For mains I decided to go back to the rack of lamb from the Specials menu and my husband chose Crispy duck breast also from the Specials menu which came with a vegetable spring roll served on a bed of rice topped with an orange and Hoy sin sauce. My lamb was good and I loved the mashed minty potatoes it came with. The portion size was just perfect for me but my husband struggled a bit with the size of his meal. He enjoyed the duck which wasn't too fatty and slightly pink as it had been cooked rare; he said the spring roll was bursting with julienne vegetables and the sauce was extremely citrusy and tasted homemade rather than from out of a bottle. All in all we were both impressed with the standard of cuisine and decided to look at the dessert menu for an extra treat. Desserts All desserts are homemade, as soon as my husband spotted apple pie with custard and cream his eyes nearly popped out, he loves apple pie even though he shouldn't eat such things. I went for something a bit different, a fruit strudel served with piri-piri ice cream with a dashing of homemade lemon curd. Yes, I do love my piri-piri and although I thought this was a bit odd adding chilli to ice cream it is only a minute amount just to give the ice cream an extra kick. I'm not sure about the lemon curd though, I think I prefer that on white bread alone. Drinks Just in case you haven't noticed I haven't mentioned drinks, for once we didn't have a beer each but decided to try the house red wine which was very pleasant. I usually find that you pay over the top for fancy wines from the list and house wine is always palatable and acceptable in most Portuguese restaurants. Vegetarians Vegetarians are catered for and Le Marquis does have a special vegetarian menu. Only snag is - meals have to be ordered 24 hours before which is a bit tricky if you are a vegetarian and call in on the off chance. Don't hold me to this but I am sure if this was the case the chef would rustle something up rather than turn anyone away. The owners are very friendly people and do their best to serve everyone as quick as possible. When you enter the restaurant they shake hands and have a chat with you, we were made to feel very welcome. Price After all the swapping and changing of menus we did spend more than we wanted which was between 80 and 85 euros so we could have chosen from the Table d'hôte menu. Le Marquis is definitely more expensive than other restaurants in the Faro area but I was pleased with the food and ambiance so didn't mind paying more on this occasion. Other things that I think you may need to know: The ladies toilets are very cosy, well decorated and clean. I can't vouch for the Gents as my husband didn't make a visit. There is a 2 course lunch menu, costs 15 Euros per person and consists of a starter, main dish and dessert, glass of wine and coffee/tea to finish. Lunches are served from Wednesday to Saturday, 12 - 15.00 hours, Sunday from 12 - 1600 hours. Dinner/evening meals are served from Wednesday to Saturday from 17.00 hours to 21.30 hours. Reservations can be made by telephone - +351 289 992 018 Parking space is available. Obviously if you don't have your own transport then Le Marquis is going to be difficult to access. On the other hand taxis are reasonably cheap in the Algarve and not out of the question if you share with friends and split the cost. My Recommendation and rating Yes, I do recommend Le Marquis and I give the restaurant 4 stars. * There are other versions of this review on other sites.* Read the complete review |
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Restaurant Adega Nova
by Praskipark The Adega Nova is a restaurant I found recently on a trip to the Algarve with my mother and her friend. It is located very close to Faro railway station, about a couple of minutes' walk away. We had caught a train from Lagos which is a bit of a slow journey and decided that before we headed off to look at the town we would have a bite to ... eat first. From the outside the Adega looks bright and cheerful and very inviting. Inside the restaurant has the appearance of an old tavern with lots of jugs and artifacts hanging from the ceiling, old oak barrels and lots of antique wine bottles. The restaurant has two floors, the top floor looking a lot more rustic than the bottom one. There is a wooden balustrade edging the top floor, this is well made and very attractive with vines trailing. The lighting here is very good, much softer than in a lot of Portuguese restaurants. I like all the knick-knacks like old gramophones, signs and clocks. Hanging in the lower area are bunches of plastic grapes, they are spread out at intervals to give the impression of being on the vine and droop all along the serving counter. It was busy when we arrived but we managed to tuck our knees into a table on the top floor. With it being a very hot day we decided to first order some mineral water and then later ordered three beers. Service wasn't exactly express but it wasn't too bad, we had time to study the menu properly. When the waiter arrived with our drinks we ordered three main meals, all different. I chose the giant prawn and monkfish kebab, my mother chose the beef in pepper sauce and her friend chose the salmon steak. She was going to choose the steak on the stone but thought the cooking procedure would take too long and be messy. We had quite a long wait before our meals arrived but to be fair the restaurant was very busy and all the waiters and bar staff were working very hard. It was very hot in the Adega, not sure why. Perhaps the air conditioning wasn't working. Eventually, the food arrived and I could see the young waiter looked perplexed and somewhat harassed. He did apologise for the long wait. We sat and stared at all of the meals, the portions were enormous and I thought I wouldn't eat my entire giant-sized kebab but I managed to. Let's discuss the kebab first. The prawns were delicious and the chef didn't skimp, there were at least 6 big fat juicy pink prawns interwoven with the same amount of fleshy pieces of monkfish and sliced grilled green pepper. The monkfish was tasty and not too fatty which it can be some times. I loved the taste of the green pepper, very soft and not burnt at all. The kebab came with a plate of chips and a side salad. 10/10 for this kebab. My mother chose a beef steak in pepper sauce. On the plate there seemed a lot of food and the sauce which had mushrooms in it covered all the steak and most of the chips and rice. I always think it is odd to offer chips and rice and have only seen this in Portuguese restaurants. I didn't think this dish looked attractive as it was too pasty looking with the amount of sauce floating everywhere. My mother said the sauce was very creamy and spicy, she wasn't too happy with the beef steak as she said it didn't taste like steak and was tough. All the same she managed to eat it and the chips too. Her marks were 6/10. Again, the salmon steak looked enormous served on a large white plate with a side salad, boiled potatoes and garnished with a slice of orange. My mother's friend didn't manage to eat all of her meal as there was too much. The salmon was a little dried out so she asked for olive oil and drizzled a little over the top of the flesh. This helped. I could see that the four boiled potatoes weren't at their best and they too looked dry. Usually boiled potatoes in most Portuguese restaurants are delicious, soft and sweet. The marks for this dish were also 6/10. No sooner had we finished eating the waiter arrived to take away plates and wipe down the table ready for the next customers to come along but we weren't ready to go. My mother and her friend wanted to look at the dessert menu. We asked to see the menu again and waited, and waited. The menu never came and seeing that 30 minutes had passed we had had enough of waiting and had gone off the idea of ordering a dessert so instead we caught the waiter's eye and asked for the bill. Summing up I would say that the Adega Nova is an attractive tavern type restaurant with a very busy atmosphere. Dishes on offer are interesting, portions are large but some dishes have been overcooked. The staff are rushed off their feet so at times aren't as polite as they could be and forgetful. I still recommend this restaurant because I think for the amount of food you get the price is very cheap. You are looking at 10-15 Euros per dish. Read the complete review |
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