Sunday, January 22, 2006
The Parthenon
FWJoey and I discovered our belly's love for greek food at the Fort Worth greek food festival held annually at the Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. We have gone the past two years and we are already looking forward to having it next year! Since the greek food festival only takes place once per year, we had to find a greek restaurant in Fort Worth to fulfill our greek cravings between festivals. That place is The Parthenon on North Henderson.
Last night we went to The Parthenon with two other couples - Jennifer & Kenneth and Brittyn and John. We started witht he greek cheese appetizer ($14) which the server torches at the table and puts out the flame with lemon juice. It was a delicious way to start the evening. There are so many yummy appetizers that we have never ordered an actual entree. We generally choose 3-4 appetizers and share them. It makes a great meal with lots of variety. I would suggest doing this, especially on your first visit, so you can sample alot of different menu items. I personally love the dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) - they are one of my favorites. They come two per order ($6) and are stuffed generously. The mousakka and spanakopita are also delicious. I prefer the mousakka and FWJoey prefers the spankopita. In the past, I haven't liked mousakka, but this one rocks! Lastly, the stuffed portobello mushroom is wonderful. The super generous portion is stuffed with crab meat. This "appetizer" is firm and filling - suitable for a meal! Better get there early though because these mushrooms are known to sell out and when they are gone - they are gone!
Jennifer ordered the tilapia entree because she was in the mood for fish; however, she stated during dinner that she enjoyed everyone else's food more than her own. She liked the fish, but there did not seem to be anything about it that made it memorable. You can get tilapia anywhere, but you cannot get a gyro dish loaded with tender strips of beef and lamb just anywhere. Kenneth and John both ordered the gyro plate which came with hummus and tzatsiki. Both were winners! I thought the hummus was a little bland, but it was Brittyn's favorite item of the night so go figure.
The portions are generous so nobody had room for dessert. As for drinks - FWJoey enjoys the greek beer ($3.75) - I personally thought it tasted a little skunky. I sipped on the greek red wine. It was just okay. Next time I will probably order a bottle of the Boutari red wine ($27). I sampled it at the greek food festival and enjoyed it more than the Parthenon's house red wine.
FWJoey and I are looking forward to visiting Parthenon again in the very near future. It is an excellent place to dine!
Last night we went to The Parthenon with two other couples - Jennifer & Kenneth and Brittyn and John. We started witht he greek cheese appetizer ($14) which the server torches at the table and puts out the flame with lemon juice. It was a delicious way to start the evening. There are so many yummy appetizers that we have never ordered an actual entree. We generally choose 3-4 appetizers and share them. It makes a great meal with lots of variety. I would suggest doing this, especially on your first visit, so you can sample alot of different menu items. I personally love the dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) - they are one of my favorites. They come two per order ($6) and are stuffed generously. The mousakka and spanakopita are also delicious. I prefer the mousakka and FWJoey prefers the spankopita. In the past, I haven't liked mousakka, but this one rocks! Lastly, the stuffed portobello mushroom is wonderful. The super generous portion is stuffed with crab meat. This "appetizer" is firm and filling - suitable for a meal! Better get there early though because these mushrooms are known to sell out and when they are gone - they are gone!
Jennifer ordered the tilapia entree because she was in the mood for fish; however, she stated during dinner that she enjoyed everyone else's food more than her own. She liked the fish, but there did not seem to be anything about it that made it memorable. You can get tilapia anywhere, but you cannot get a gyro dish loaded with tender strips of beef and lamb just anywhere. Kenneth and John both ordered the gyro plate which came with hummus and tzatsiki. Both were winners! I thought the hummus was a little bland, but it was Brittyn's favorite item of the night so go figure.
The portions are generous so nobody had room for dessert. As for drinks - FWJoey enjoys the greek beer ($3.75) - I personally thought it tasted a little skunky. I sipped on the greek red wine. It was just okay. Next time I will probably order a bottle of the Boutari red wine ($27). I sampled it at the greek food festival and enjoyed it more than the Parthenon's house red wine.
FWJoey and I are looking forward to visiting Parthenon again in the very near future. It is an excellent place to dine!
