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Dining Out: I’m Going To Let You In On

A Little Secret…But Don’t Tell Anyone!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire checking your parking space. But I expect this will change Straight From the Kitchen: You would think by now we
Country Club. Hungry Al’s love in the near future! were full and looking to head to the exit door. You are right! But
for food started very young. Never Lefkes is beautifully designed with an open concept that how can we leave now without devouring the dinner we came
satisfied with his Mom’s dishes, he lends to spacious dining and two bars to handle the many for. Hungry D had previewed the menu a day before and had
started to cook his way through her patrons zoning in on the great happy hour they offer. The decided on the Grilled Branzino ($38). This perfectly fileted
“Betty Crocker Cookbook.” During ambiance gives a garden theme with hanging plants draping fish was certainly enough for two, especially after all we ate.
the years to follow he spent many from the ceiling, comfortable seats, clever lighting of the Yes, you can ask for the head and tail to be removed so you’re
hours working in restaurants, both walls, and an abundance of excellent trained waiters. fooled it’s not a fish! Trust me...this was an excellent dish!
as server and cook, attending cooking classes and traveling Note: Only on the weekends Lefkes has decided to cater Hungry Al couldn’t leave without having the always Greek
the world in an effort to expand his palette. As a professional to the party scene. Let’s not forget this is Delray! So, after staple, grilled Lamb Chops ($40). These Australian chops had
writer, Hungry Al offers his perspective on current food trends nine o’clock expect a DJ to take center stage. Along with his to be the best you’ll find in this area. It even rates better than
and guides you through your local restaurant options. talents, there is a roaming saxophone player and plenty of the ones at the infamous Greek Isles in Ft. Lauderdale. As
Lefkes Estiatorio Delray Beach, FL 33483 disco lights to add to the action. I recommend on weekends with the Branzino, the chef properly seasoned the protein for
33 SE 3rd Ave. (561) 908-2331 get there early to avoid the festivities. a perfect blend of rosemary, oregano and olive oil. Let’s just
Suite 105 lefkesgroup.com Prime Your Tastebuds: Since there was only two of us say, “I’ll be back!”
Food For Thought: Back in 2021 Hungry Al did a review at the table Hungry A (that’s me) and Hungry D had to prep Note: Order the Mushroom side!
of the Delray City Market. If you haven’t been there it was ourselves to limit our day diet so we could live up to our From The Dessert Tray: There is a saying, “Your eyes
basically a smaller modified version of the big food halls that names and eat like four diners. Our first service was Lefkes can be bigger than your stomach.” Which, at this point of our
have dotted our urban cities for a location to dine “on the go.” Grilled Octopus ($28). Having experienced this sea creature eating feast, nothing could be truer! To close out the evening
Unfortunately, this Delray’s restaurant concept morphed into a directly from the ocean into the skillet I know how high the we decided to order anything but Baklava. Simply, like
weekend night club scene and left many of these newly mom bar is set. Believe me, this is close to the real thing. The Italian Tiramisu it’s overrated. I was informed by the waiter
and pop business owners looking for the exit doors. octopus was tender as butter, with a crisp caramelized grill that the in-house pastry chef is an ex-pat from a small island
Fast forward to now and the previous owners, the Menin on its exterior all enhanced with an amazing blend of banana in Greece. I bet the locals there are sending her come home
Development company, is planning to divide up the space into peppers, onions, capers, garlic and bits of red pepper. postcards. The desserts were over-the-top delicious. We had
five individual units. One side is the current Bounce (sports Our next course was recommended by our excellent waiter the Lemon Meringue Tart that was a sweet but mild lemon
bar), and now a Greek restaurant from New Jersey has just Chaz. He insisted we sample the sushi here at Lefkes. I know...I custard layered between phyllo pastry and, of course, topped
opened on the opposite end. hesitated and was confused why I was prompted to eat sushi at with torched meringue.
Which brings me to the “secret” I’ve mentioned above. For a Greek restaurant. But Hungry Al needed to see what the big We also shared a bite or two before taking home the
a guy who has spent months in Greece with many return visits, attraction was. Surprisingly, the sushi here is amazingly good! Bougatsa ($15). This was a semolina custard cream pie, that
I know my Greek food! And if you’re tired of the same old We give the Georgia Specialty Roll ($28) (named after the is honestly, SO good! If you are full, take a piece home and
Greek restaurant you’ve been going to over the past decade this owner) a try. Imagine how good a mixture of salmon, roasted you can even have it for breakfast.
is going to have you bringing and throwing your own napkins. eel, mango and avocado is with spicy mayo perched on a crisp Check Please: I am sure we would all love to visit Greece
So please feel free to go and give Lefkes a try yourselves, rice cake and topped with a few caviar eggs. Hungry D stated and spend some time viewing the sights and over-indulging on
but please limit who you tell. I would like to be able to find a it was sushi candy and would be returning just for that plate. the excellent fresh food and wine they offer. But if Mykonos or
seat the next time I go...which won’t be too long from now! With a bit of room left we had to at least try the traditional Santorini is not happening for you in the near future get over
First Impression: Ever go to Delray and can’t find Horiatiki Salad (Greek salad, $24). I do believe this is slightly to Lefkes. For Greek food it’s the closest thing you’ll get here
a parking space without emptying your wallet on valet overpriced, but the ingredients were chilled and fresh. Also, in Florida. The Hungry
service? Good news! Since the food hall had closed there the Feta Cheese was rich in flavor and without the salty taste. Squad is going to throw
are plenty of parking spots in the parking garage above the I would have preferred that the salad chef utilized more olive five plates and scream
restaurant. And there’s no parking gate or a meter attendant oil. A Greek salad is not a Greek salad without it. “Opa” for this one!

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