“It’s All Greek to Us” is the watchword of the encore incarnation of Freskos, which opened at the beginning of March at 21 Whitney Ave. in New Haven, a narrow but sunny space previously occupied by Coriander Indian Restaurant.
Proprietor Peter Vouras opened his new location with a ribbon-cutting Monday, March 25, which also happened to be Greek Independence Day. The Whitney Avenue eatery represents an encore effort by Vouras, who opened the first Freskos at 2323 Whitney Ave. in Hamden three years ago.
The New Haven Freskos had a “soft” opening three weeks ago, Vouras said, but will be put to the test this week as Yale students return from their two-week spring break.
Freskos’ menu has the usual gyros, souvlaki, salads, pita pizzas, imported Greek yogurt and mezethes as well as soups, desserts, etc. “Everything on the menu is made to order,” Vouras said.
Mayor Toni N. Harp praised Freskos’ presentation of “healthy, delicious alternative to traditional fast food” in a “beautiful, light-filled setting.”
The Hamden Freskos was voted “Best Greek Restaurant,” “Best Gyro,” “Best Salad, and “Best Mediterranean Restaurant” by CTNOW’s “Best of New Haven” readers poll.
“To hear talk about New Haven anywhere in the state, people talk about our food,” added Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce President Garrett Sheehan.
