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Kalyvia
Ranks at the Top at Toronto's Greektown.
Celebrating over 12 Years of Success on the Danforth
Chef Mike and Peter Tsafatinos and Their Family Await
You
A Definite Four Star Rating |
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Toronto by Night Journal and its sister publication, Montreal
By Night visited Kalyvia Restaurant on the Danforth Ave. in
Toronto and discovered a true winner in Greek gastronomy.
Under the superb family direction of chefs and owners Mike
(Efthimios) and Peter (Petro) Tsafatinos, ably assisted by
their two sons, both named Jim, these young lads are following
in their fathers' footsteps excelling at the grill making
sure each dish are made and prepared from authentic Greek
recipes handed down for generations. These Greek chefs rank
at the top of the list among their neighbours on Danforth
Ave. They are all committed to making your visit an unforgettable
experience in an atmosphere of true Mediterranean hospitality.
A visit to Kalyvia Restaurant is like a trip to Greece without
airfare. Just close your eyes, savor the aroma drifting from
the kitchen, you will think you are sitting in a quaint taverna
in Sparti or Kalyvia Greece.
Kalyvia Restaurant
celebrated their 10 years anniversary in the new millennium,
year 2000. The family has named and decorated this charming
eatery after the town of Kalyvia, a few kilometers from Sparti
in Greece, the birthplace of its owners where the Tsafatinos
family still maintains a home.
Let's elaborate
on the menu. A variety of authentic Appetizers grace the menu.
You may begin with the Melitzanosalata, prepared by Mike and
Peter with their own special recipe, puree of eggplant dip,
oil, garlic, onion and special Greek spices. The Combos á
la Kalyvia for two is a splendid way to experience tantalizing
Greek tastes, a combination of Keftedakia, oktapodi toursi,
spanakopitakia, tiropitakia, loukaniko, domades and tzatziki
sauce, delight for the eyes as well as the palate.
At Kalyvia, you
may order an Elafra Gevmata (Light Entrée) or a full
course mea. Double Pork, Chicken or Lamb Souvlaki on a bun
or pita, is a great way to indulge your midday meal. Or, for
the bigger appetites, enjoy the Poikilia á la Kalyvia
for two, a generous portion of tender chunks of beef or chicken
sautéed with herbs and spices, and smothered in a tasty
wine sauce.
For the Seafood Lover, the menu offers many tantalizing meals.
Xifias– Swordfish – is cooked to perfection and
seasoned just right with special herbs and spices, definitely
an Award Winning Dish! Sample the treasures of the sea with
the Kalyvia Seafood Platter, a delectable variety of calamari,
shrimp, scallops, swordfish, bakaliaro, octopus and skaras.
Poikilia Combo Seafood – shrimp, scallops and swordfish
or Garides (shrimp) are also excellent choices. Choose a side
order of Mushrooms á la Kalyvia or Feta to add to your
meal for an extra treat.
For this little corner of Greece in Toronto, with its authentic
homemade Greek cuisine prepared with style and a service done
with friendliness, the Toronto by Night Journal and its sister
publication, Montreal by Night at the Service of Conventions
and Visitors since 1975 take great pleasure in awarding Kalyvia
Restaurant a definite Four Star rating.
Kalyvia Restaurant
420 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
416-463-3333
Story by:
Joseph Raymond Filiatrault
"Joey, the Gourmet on the Town", has wined and dined and reviewed
in the past two decades over 2,000 top rated restaurants from
aroung the world. Like Will Rogers, he's never met a chef
that he disliked. They all have their own pizzaz and a great
sense of creativity.
Power Publishing International
Toronto 416-443-5355
Food Editor: 416-450-3470
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