The Greek Food Boom Taking Over NYC This Fall

"Pixida, which means compass in English, is due to open at 245 Fifth Avenue, at West 28th Street, in the spring. It will occupy three floors with amenities that include seven private rooms and a wine cellar built into a former bank vault. In addition to classic seafood dishes, it will feature dry-aged fish, which Tsappas said is becoming a trend in Greece."

"Avra itself is opening a fourth Manhattan location in early October: a giant, 20,00 square-foot restaurant near Penn Station at 398 Ninth Avenue, at West 33rd Street - in the newly revamped area they're calling the Penn District. It will have all the classic favorites, from tomato salad and grilled octopus to grilled branzino and langoustines. Carnegie Diner & Cafe owner Stathis Antonakopoulos is at work on Delos, at 1185 Sixth Avenue, at West 46th Street, scheduled to open in late October."

Several restaurateurs are opening new Greek-focused venues across Manhattan and Astoria. Pixida, opening at 245 Fifth Avenue, will span three floors with seven private rooms and a wine cellar built into a former bank vault, and will serve classic seafood along with dry-aged fish. Avra will open a 20,00 square-foot location near Penn Station at 398 Ninth Avenue offering tomato salad, grilled octopus, branzino and langoustines. Delos at 1185 Sixth Avenue will feature fagri fillet, grilled fennel pie and lamb neck. Dear Margo at 961 Lexington Avenue will offer small plates, lamb meatballs and skewers. Artion Bakery expanded to Tribeca with savory and brunch items.

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