Greek cuisine doesn’t get a whole lot of love in our little corner of paradise. Here’s hoping the debut of Rafina Greek Taverna (6877 S.W. 18th St., 561/409-3673) will help change that.
Set to open on Thursday, April 30, in Boca’s recently renovated Boardwalk at 18th Street shopping complex, Rafina promises an elegant, contemporary look with a casual atmosphere. Think sleek dining with lots of white and dark wood and panoramic water views.
As for the food, Chef Janis Mucollaris’s menu is a lengthy journey through Greek culinary classics, plus a handful of modern variations on a Greek culinary theme. What that means on your plate are everything from dolmades, moussaka and spanikopita to empanadas filled with shredded lamb and feta, lemon-glazed “lollipop” chicken wings and sole stuffed with a mixture of spinach, feta, onions and garlic.
The bar menu will feature a roster of craft cocktails and designer martinis, plus more than a dozen Greek wines and a longer list of wines from both Old and New World vintners.
