Zenon Taverna: Enjoy A Taste of the Mediterranean at an Astoria Classic!
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Restaurants are a dime a dozen in our neighborhood, and that’s a factGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. But what truly separates an outstanding dining experience from a great one? The restaurant’s driving force, when it truly accomplishes its missionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Zenon Taverna, specializing in Greek & Cypriot cuisine, has been family-owned and operated since 1988Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The restaurant is full-service and offers lunch, dinner, take-out, delivery and outdoor seatingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Additionally, there is a second-floor ideal for hosting milestone events such as weddings, birthdays, baptisms, and moreGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
Because meals are considered social events in both Greece and Cyprus, this same belief is passed on through each experience at Zenon TavernaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Owner Stelios Papageorgiou trained as a chef at the Hotel and Catering Institute of Cyprus, specializing in Cypriot cuisineGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. He left home and set his sights on opening a Cypriot-style restaurant in the big city, and tradition and family still remain at the forefront of Zenon Taverna’s core valuesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
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Enjoy classics such as pastitsio, warm layers of macaroni topped with chopped pork, mint, grated Halloumi cheese and béchamelGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The mixed grill is also another satisfying option, sure to leave the whole family fullGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Zenon Taverna also offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, such as the delicious stuffed eggplant, briam, and stuffed grapeleavesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
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