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Greek restaurant opens in downtown Greensboro

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

(Updated 12:15 pm)

By Carl Wilson
Staff Writer

"It's home cooking," says Chef George "K" Kourtsounis, executive chef of Taverna Opa! That is, if your home is Greece.

The new Greek restaurant, with an interior designed to make you feel as if you're in a small village courtyard somewhere in Greece, has opened at 200 S. Elm St. in downtown Greensboro in the space vacated by Metro Delistro.

Taverna Opa! features Greek and Meditteranean food, including traditional specialties such as souvlaki, moussaka, lamb chops and baked Fish Mediterranean.

Dinner prices range from $9 for a Spanakopita plate to $19 for a leg of lamb. A selection of appetizers include a Greek caviar mousse ($5), stuffed grape leaves ($5) and sharp aged cheese in olive oil ($8).

Lunch prices range from $8 for a Souvlaki Platter to $9.50 for a Moussaka Platter. Pita wraps and salads are also available for lunch.

Hours are 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for lunch Monday through Friday and 5-10 p.m. for dinner Monday through Saturday. Call 378-9876.

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Carl Wilson

Photo Caption: Taverna Opa! opened today in downtown Greensboro.

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luvdowntowngso

May 19, 2009 - 11:14 am EDT

This is a great new addition to downtown! I'm looking forward to trying it out. If it's George "K", I believe it will be great and do well!

leogottsch

May 31, 2009 - 10:43 pm EDT

What a joy to have the good Greek Food of George K back on the steet. The ambiance is fitting. My Fish Mediteranean was mahi-mahi and great. (It would have been nice to have a bit more vegetables and pita on the plate, but we will be back. Curious about restricted Valet Only parking on Elm Street!