A Little History Behind Some of Our Favorite Greek Dishes
Here at the Greek Kitchen in Kirkwood, we clearly LOVE our Greek delights and take pride in serving our authentic Greek cuisine made from scratch each week. That being said, our Greek restaurant in St. Louis is here to give you the history behind some of our favorite dishes. If you would like to see our menu for yourself, please visit our website at www.TheGreekKitchen.net. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our friendly staff at 314-462-9112.
Saganaki
Otherwise known as flaming cheese. This is a Greek foodie favorite. Kasseri cheese coated with brandy and lit on fire at your table. You will be yelling OPA as the flames rise and are doused with fresh squeezed lemon.
A little history on this dish: The name saganaki comes from the Turkish word "sahan", which means "copper dish", according to Britannica. According to Chicago Magazine, while the actual cheese, saganaki, was invented way before, the chef described in this article takes credit for the actual flaming of the cheese.
Pastitsio
This is a very popular food in Greece. Long macaroni noodles layered with well seasoned lean ground beef with a touch of cinnamon, another layer of noodles topped with a white creamy bechamel sauce and melted cheddar cheese.
A little history on this dish:
According to Saveaur, the French-trained Greek chef Nikolaos Tselementes invented this dish.
Spanakopita
(Spinach pita) A mouth watering favorite, it combines chopped spinach, three cheeses, and Greek seasonings between many layers of fillo dough sheets. You will crave this item time and time again.
A little history on this dish:
According to Greek on Wheels, it is speculated that this famous dish originated in Greece over 400 years ago.
Avgolemono
This is the best of Greece. Chicken, orzo noodles, egg, veggies, and lots of lemon. Feeling under the weather? This is what the Greek women give their kids to make them feel better.
A little history on this dish:
"Avgolemono soup is a Greco-Turkish-Arab dish that was spread mainly by Sephardic Jews, who supposedly brought lemons from Southern Europe to Italy then to Greece in about the early 1000 A.D." Source: http://citedatthecrossroads.net/ids336f16/2016/12/14/avgolemono-soup/
All of us here at the best Greek restaurant in St. Louis hope you enjoyed learning more about the rich history behind some of our favorite Greek dishes. We love making these Greek dishes for you on a weekly basis just as much as we love seeing the smiles on your faces as you enjoy them. Again, if you would like to see our menu before stopping in, please visit our website at www.TheGreekKitchen.net. You can also follow our Facebook page listed below to stay up to date on our latest specials. As always, if you have any questions about our restaurant or menu, please give us a call at 314-462-9112 today!
Otherwise known as flaming cheese. This is a Greek foodie favorite. Kasseri cheese coated with brandy and lit on fire at your table. You will be yelling OPA as the flames rise and are doused with fresh squeezed lemon.
A little history on this dish: The name saganaki comes from the Turkish word "sahan", which means "copper dish", according to Britannica. According to Chicago Magazine, while the actual cheese, saganaki, was invented way before, the chef described in this article takes credit for the actual flaming of the cheese.
This is a very popular food in Greece. Long macaroni noodles layered with well seasoned lean ground beef with a touch of cinnamon, another layer of noodles topped with a white creamy bechamel sauce and melted cheddar cheese.
A little history on this dish:
According to Saveaur, the French-trained Greek chef Nikolaos Tselementes invented this dish.
(Spinach pita) A mouth watering favorite, it combines chopped spinach, three cheeses, and Greek seasonings between many layers of fillo dough sheets. You will crave this item time and time again.
A little history on this dish:
According to Greek on Wheels, it is speculated that this famous dish originated in Greece over 400 years ago.
This is the best of Greece. Chicken, orzo noodles, egg, veggies, and lots of lemon. Feeling under the weather? This is what the Greek women give their kids to make them feel better.
A little history on this dish:
"Avgolemono soup is a Greco-Turkish-Arab dish that was spread mainly by Sephardic Jews, who supposedly brought lemons from Southern Europe to Italy then to Greece in about the early 1000 A.D." Source: http://citedatthecrossroads.net/ids336f16/2016/12/14/avgolemono-soup/
All of us here at the best Greek restaurant in St. Louis hope you enjoyed learning more about the rich history behind some of our favorite Greek dishes. We love making these Greek dishes for you on a weekly basis just as much as we love seeing the smiles on your faces as you enjoy them. Again, if you would like to see our menu before stopping in, please visit our website at www.TheGreekKitchen.net. You can also follow our Facebook page listed below to stay up to date on our latest specials. As always, if you have any questions about our restaurant or menu, please give us a call at 314-462-9112 today!
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343 S. Kirkwood Rd. #101
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-462-9112
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