MolyvosFor more than 20 years now Molyvos has been one of New York’s most gregarious and best Greek restaurants, not least because its rustic décor of warm colors, photos of the Greek islands and spacious well-set tables is exceptionally welcoming but because it took so many of the usual Greek dishes and brought them up to levels of consistency based on high quality. Add to these virtues what is probably the best Greek wine list in America and a location one block from Carnegie Hall and the Theater District, and you have something quite special, thanks to the Livanos family and partner Paul McLaughlan, who have kept alive the ideals of Greek hospitality. MolyvosNow Executive Chef Carlos Carreto has been there from the beginning in 1997, learning Greek cuisine from his predecessor, Jim Botsacos. These are impeccably grilled over charcoal with a fine searing and interior succulence, dressed simply with lemon and olive oil. The small plate not to miss is the ikarta wild greens pie, full of chard, spinach and minted butternut squash wrapped in crisp pastry ($10).

Source: Forbes June 02, 2018 14:15 UTC