Meli Wine and Mezze 1630 Columbia Road NW
Featured Items
- Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled chicken skewers with onion, served with a scoop of tzatziki and harissa. 1 skewer per order. Allergens: Dairy/Allium/Capsaicin
$13.00 - Smoked Lamb Shoulder
Pulled smoked lamb, couscous & quinoa salad, lemon, dill, tzatziki, harissa Contains: Dairy, Gluten, Allium, Capsaicin
$49.00 - Orzo Salad
Cucumber, radish, spinach and feta cheese. Allergies- aluim, dairy & gluten.
$10.00
Mezze Dinner
Dips, Snacks & Salads
- Crudite
cucumber, feta, radish & carrots contains: dairy, can be made dairy-free
$10.00 - Marinated Olives
House marinated olives Vegan! Allergens: Allium/Capsaicin
$8.00 - Horiatiki Salad
Heirloom tomato tossed with cucumber, red onion, green peppers, olives, and feta cheese in a red wine & oregano vinaigrette. Allergens: Allium/dairy
$14.00 - Chopped Salad
Romaine, crunchy chickpea, tomato, crispy shallot, red onion, tahini caesar Vegan! Allergens: Allium, gluten cross-contamination in the fryer
$12.00 - Cabbage Salad
Shaved green cabbage dressed with olive oil, lemon, parsley, & scallion Vegan! Allergens: Allium**
$10.00 - Grilled Corn Salad
Served on top of cucumber “gazpacho” sauce made with greek yogurt, tossed with heirloom cherry tomatoes & oregano Allergens: Dairy & Alliums
$11.00 - Gigante Beans
Olive oil-dressed white beans tossed with bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, lemon zest Allergens: Alliums, Capsaicin
$12.00 - Orzo Salad
Cucumber, radish, spinach and feta cheese. Allergies- aluim, dairy & gluten.
$10.00 - Meli Cheese Plate
Rotating firm, medium, & soft Greek cheese, dijon mustard, seasonal jam, & grilled pita Allergens: Gluten, dairy, allium, honey
$17.00 - Dip Trio
Three spreads served with your choice of veggies or pita, great for gatherings
$30.00 - Hummus
Silky dip of garbanzo bean, fresh lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and greek olive oil, garnished with harissa crunch and grilled carrot coins. Vegan! Allergens: Allium/Sesame
$11.00 - Tzatziki
Greek yogurt folded with persian cucumbers, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, blanched garlic, garnished with torn mint leaves and greek olive oil. Allergens: Dairy/Alliums
$11.00 - Htipiti
Roasted red pepper & feta dip topped with mint, Allergens: Dairy/Capsaicin/Allium
$11.00 - Taramasalata
Cauliflower and potatoes blended with olive oil, fish roe, lemons, and onion. Tastes like a bagel with cream cheese and lox!
$11.00
Hot Mezze
- Seared Scallops
Zucchini & watermelon salad, grilled tomato, scallions Allergens: Dairy, allium, shellfish
$25.00 - Crispy Potatoes
Fried potatoes topped with herbs, served with "Greek Island" dressing Allergens: Egg, Capsaicin, Allium, ***cross-contamination with gluten in the fryer***
$12.00 - Saganaki Cheese
Seared kefalograviera cheese topped with black pepper honey, served with grilled pita Allergens: Dairy, gluten
$16.00 - Falafels
Tahini, pickled shallot, radish, mint, dill Vegan! Allergens: Dairy/Gluten/Allium
$13.00
Souvlaki & Grilled Things
- Harissa Shrimp
Giant shrimp by the piece marinated in a harissa lemon dressing, and grilled head-on, served with wedge of lemon and an extra scoop of harissa. Allergens: Shellfish/Capsaicin
$8.00 - Souvlaki Platter
Choose 3 skewers, served with a scoop of tzatziki & harissa. Allergens: Dairy/Allium/Capsaicin
- Little Meli Meal
Your choice of 3 mini falafels or cubes of simple grilled chicken for the kids. Served with orzo and seasonal fruit.
$10.00 - Smoked Lamb Shoulder
Pulled smoked lamb, couscous & quinoa salad, lemon, dill, tzatziki, harissa Contains: Dairy, Gluten, Allium, Capsaicin
$49.00 - Meli Cheeseburger
Halloumi cheese, beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, spicy Greek(ish) Island dressing, & “prickle” Contains: gluten, dairy**, allium, capsaicin, egg, meat
$18.00 - Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled chicken skewers with onion, served with a scoop of tzatziki and harissa. 1 skewer per order. Allergens: Dairy/Allium/Capsaicin
$13.00 - Veggie Souvlaki
Grilled marinated mushroom, yellow squash, zucchini, and onion skewer, served with a scoop of tzatziki and harissa. 1 skewer per order. Allergens: Allium
$10.00 - Bifteki
Grilled ground beef and lamb kebabs with a special mixture of herbs and spices, served with a scoop of tzatziki and harissa. 1 skewer per order. Allergens: Allium/Meat
$14.00 - Swordfish Souvlaki
Marinated in chermoula, topped with scallion & bell pepper salsa verde, and a corn & fresno chile slaw. Gluten-free, Dairy-free Allergens: Finned fish, Allium, Capsaicin
$17.00OUT OF STOCK
Sweets!
Sides
Wine By The Bottle
Membership Bottles
- Lemongrassy White
Bosinakis Anastasia Moschofilero White from Mantania
$25.00 - The Pomegranate Lemonade Wine
Semeli "Mountain Sun" Agiorgitiko Rose from Nemea
$25.00 - If You Love Chianti Red
Monemvasia "Voltes" Mavrudi Agiorgitiko Blend from Peloponnese
$25.00 - Spritzy, HoneyCrisp-y!
Zoinos “Zitsa” Debina Brut from Ioannina
$25.00
Wine Shop - Sparkling
- Seltzer Water & Lemon Wine (In a Good Way)
Mylonas Savatiano Pét Nat from Attica
$38.00 - Champagne has a Greek Cousin
Tselepos Brut Moschofilero Blanc Vintage 2017 from Peloponnese
$48.00 - Biscuits with Cherry Jam
Tselepos "Amalia" Agiorgitiko Rose Brut from Nemea
$40.00 - Deep Tangy Magenta Sparkling
Kontozisis Limniona Pét Nat Rosé from Thessaly Tastes like: champagne and a deep, dry rosé had a baby. This refreshing rosé bubbly from Karditsa in Central Greece tastes like if watermelon were bone dry! Amazing with all things dairyful—we love it with tzatziki!
$44.00 - A Tiger Lily Mimosa, Bubbles Included!
Kamara “Blooming Mountain” Orange Pét Nat from Thessaloniki
$52.00 - For Those Who Like Champagne a Lil' More Musky
Scaperdas Freres Brut Blanc De Noir "Hommage" from Amyndeon
$60.00 - Face Down in a Strawberry Patch
Kir-Yianni “Akiakies” Xinomavro Brut Rosé from Macedonia Xinomavro is the queen grape of Northern Greece, but very very few are made into rosé, no less a bubbly one. Tastes like a field of berries, with thirst-quenching acidity that'll make your mouth water. Pair With: Anything oily and luscious, falafel may-haps?
$32.00 - Not Greek, Briny Bubbles
Santa Maria La Palma Vermentino Brut from Sardinia, Italy In Greece, sparkling wine isn't super popular to make, or to drink. The good stuff isn't super affordable (but don't worry, we've got it!) We've turned to Sardinia, Mediterranean island neighbor with a similar latitude, for this Cava-like bubbly. Pairing: Refreshing, citrusy, and a lil salty, drink with all the fried things.
$25.00
Wine Shop - White
- Dry & Salty—For Those Who Fear Fruit!
Nicoluzo Cacotrigi White from Corfu
$70.00 - Sauvy B, but Make It Richer
Lazaridis Amethystos Sauvignon Blanc & Assyrtiko Blend
$38.00 - Like a Chilled, Salted Apricot
Hatzidakis "Nikteri" Assyrtiko from Santorini
$93.00 - For Jasmine Tea People
Gerovassiliou Malagousia from Thessaloniki
$46.00 - Sea Spray Vibes
Manousakis Nostos Assyrtiko from Crete
$28.00 - Like Licking a Very Yummy Volcano
Anhydrous "Icon" Assytriko from Santorini
$96.00OUT OF STOCK - A Rose Water By Any Other Name...
Avantis "Lenga" Geuztraminer from Evia
$30.00 - Oregano & Peaches, Reminds Us of Summer
Domaine Nerantzi Malagousia from Thrace
$32.00OUT OF STOCK - Sweet, but like Salted Mandarin Orange Sweet
Savvoglou Sun Sea Muscat of Alexandria from Limnos
$36.00 - Green Almonds & Clotted Cream
Gavalas "Enalia" Assyrtiko from Megalochori, Santorini
$103.00 - Cali Chard, Anyone?
Silva Daskalakis "Enstikto" Vidiano from Crete
$58.00 - Lemonade, but Make it Tarter
Anhydrous Santorini PDO Assyrtiko from Santorini
$60.00
Wine Shop - Orange
- Orange Wine That Actually Tastes Like (Bitter) Oranges
Markogianni “Vorias & Helios” Assyrtiko from Macedonia
$34.00 - Grilled Peaches, Hazelnuts, & Lemon Vin (Trust Us!)
Economou Phi Assyrtiko from Crete
$150.00 - Honeysuckle & Hay + a Touch of White Grape
Vouni Panayia Whole Bunch Xynisteri Microvin from Paphos, Cyprus
$100.00 - Kumquats, Quince, & Musk
Kontozisis A-Grafo Roditis from Thessaly. This orange wine from Karditsa is loaded with notes of orange and lemon, followed by hints of green apple skins and dry minerals. Pairs With: Bifteki and Htipiti!
$36.00 - Lime Zest-Dusted Almonds
Economou Sitia Heliadea Skin-Contact from Crete Tastes like the best orange wine you've ever tasted! Orange wines are made from white grapes fermented skin-on like red wines, and can go one of two ways—soft and aromatic, or tart and bitter. This wine is the perfect balance of smooth and savory. Smells like jasmine. tasted like hazelnuts, figs, & lime leaf. Drink instead of red in the summertime with all of the meats, and funky cheeses
$84.00 - White Grape, Technically Orange, Looks Pink, Tastes Like Sushi Ginger & Watermelon Rind
Troupis Ekato Moschofilero Rose from Peloponnese
$32.00 - Apricots & Honey Gettin' Jiggy With It
Silva Daskalaki "Grifos" Vidiano from Crete Women made!
$58.00 - Waxy & Appley, Like a Non- Funky Mead
Markarounas "Amphora" Promara from Paphos, Cyprus
$40.00
Wine Shop - Rose
- Better Than (But Very Similar To) Provence Rose
Diamantis "Magoutes" Xinomavro Rose from Siatista
$36.00 - The Perfect Rose doesn't Exi...
Costa Lazaridi Rose from Drama
$47.00 - Pink Grapefruit Goodness$34.00OUT OF STOCK
- Santorini Makes Rosé That Tastes Like Pomegranates
Gavalas Voydomato Dry Rose from Santorini
$58.00 - Fruit Salad, but Everything is Pink
Samartis "One" Mouhtaro Rosé from Thebes
$34.00 - A Sour, Nutty Horsebarn—Trust us, it’s Tasty
Tatsis Negoska Barrel Aged Rose from Goumenissa
$80.00 - I Can’t Decide Between a Red & a Rosé
Halkia "Reddish" Agiorgitiko from Nemea
$30.00 - Tangy Roses, and Is That Grenadine?
Manousakis "Nostos Pink" Rosé from Crete This medium body rosé is made from a blend of Grenache, Romeiko and Syrah. Big nose of strawberry candy, rose petals- finishes with unmistakably thyme-y, herbaceous, and dry dry dry. Pairs with Harissa Prawns and warm summer nights!
$31.00 - Better Than (But Very Similar To) Provence Rose
Diamantis "Magoutes" Xinomavro Rose from Siatista
$36.00 - The Perfect Rose doesn't Exi...
Costa Lazaridi Rose from Drama
$47.00 - Pink Grapefruit Goodness$34.00OUT OF STOCK
- Santorini Makes Rosé That Tastes Like Pomegranates
Gavalas Voydomato Dry Rose from Santorini
$58.00 - Fruit Salad, but Everything is Pink
Samartis "One" Mouhtaro Rosé from Thebes
$34.00 - A Sour, Nutty Horsebarn—Trust us, it’s Tasty
Tatsis Negoska Barrel Aged Rose from Goumenissa
$80.00 - I Can’t Decide Between a Red & a Rosé
Halkia "Reddish" Agiorgitiko from Nemea
$30.00
Wine Shop - Red
- A Bundle of Lavender & Cranberries
Tatsis Limnio from Macedonia
$36.00 - As “Haunting, Brilliant, & Subtle” As Santa Barbara Pinot
Alpha Estate “Ecosystem” Pinot Noir from Amyndeon
$58.00 - This Pinot Tastes Like Willamette, Damnit!
Biblia Chora Pinot Noir from Macedonia
$58.00 - Like the Inside of a Perfectly Ripe Tomato
Kamara "Shadow Play" Xinomavro from Thessaloniki This light-bodied wine tastes like plums, tomatoes, and olives with funky fennel notes.
$50.00 - Green Pepper Cabernet Franc Vibes, but for Summer
Markogiannis “Triton” Mavrodaphne from Olympia
$38.00 - Wildflowers on a Blackberry Bush
Tsantiris “Lagiros” Fokiano Mandalaria Red Blend from Ikaria
$38.00 - Silky, Juicy, Just a Little Bigger Than Pinot Noir
Diamantis "Magoutes" Moschomavro from Macedonia
$42.00 - Cherry Sours Meet Sundried Tomatoes
Mikro Ktima Titos Negoska Xinomavro Blend from Goumenissa
$40.00 - Prickly Cherry & Limestone Popsicle
Parparoussis Oenofilos Mavrodaphne Blend from Peloponnese
$42.00 - Black Forest Fruit & Sticks with a Spicy Twist
Taralas "Mavro" Xinomavro 2013 from Naoussa
$32.00 - A Cote du Rhone or a Greek Red Blend?
Argatia Nevma Negoska Mavrodaphne Blend from Amyndeon
$40.00 - Like a Smoked, Lacquered Ham
Wine Art Estate “Anafora” Limniona from Drama
$43.00 - Blackberries at a BBQ
Siflogo Brousko Vertzami from Lefkada Tastes Like: Zinfandel's funky, dry baby cousin Vertzami is perfect for red wine drinkers looking for a little more oomph! Try this bold, dry red from Lefkada, an island off the west coast of Greece. With flavors of blackberry & crunchy autumn leaves, this bottle pairs wonderfully with lamb skewers, grilled veggies, or truly anything with some char.
$46.00 - Barolo, but Make it Greek
Kelesidi Xinomavro from Naoussa Tastes like: Barolo, so much so that we've switched to drinking this instead! Italian wine lovers, we've found your match! Woman-made and oh-so-delicious, this wine tastes like tart cherries, cinnamon spice, and violets. As only organic winery in the region, these wines age faster due to lack of preservatives. At 2017 vintage, it's already tasting perfectly aged :)
$54.00 - Cocoa, Bacon Fat, & All of the Herbs
Nerantzi Koniaros from Koniaros
$104.00 - Maybe She's Bordeaux?
Skouras "Megas Oenos" Red Blend from Peloponnese Full-bodied red drinkers, here's your wine! This big and bold red hailing for the Peloponnese region is a blend of of traditional Cab Sauv and Greek Agiorgitiko! It's an explosion of chocolate-covered blueberries, toasty oak, and smooth leather. If you enjoy Napa Cabs or our "Chocolatey Red Blend for California Lovers", you will LOVE this blend.
$50.00 - For The Classic French Wine People
Avantis "Blessed Time" Syrah from Evia
$38.00 - Napa is Calling...
Markogianni "Diagon" Vertzami Red from Peloponnese
$48.00 - Nutmeg, Black Pepper, & A Whole Bunch of Tannins
Tsiakkas Winery Yiannoudi from Pelendri, Cyprus
$76.00 - Like That Cali Cab You're Still Thinking About
Alpha Estate "SMX" Syrah Blend from Amyndeon
$118.00 - Tobacco, Chocolate, & Figs Oh My!
Hatzidakis Mavrotragano Red from Santorini
$94.00 - Smells Like Garden Mulch, Tastes Like Black Plums
Alpha Estate "Ecosystem Vrachos" Tannat from Amyndeon
$60.00 - Berry, Berry Tasty
Skouras St George Agiorgitiko 1.5L from Nemea
$65.00
Wine Shop - Greek(ish)
- Tropical Fruit Salad & Toast
Santa Maria La Palma Akenta from Sardinia, Italy
$33.00 - Grassy Green Pasteurs—Wool & All!
Terah Wines Verdejo from California, United States
$41.00 - Are Spicy Flowers A Thing?
Bodegas Torralbenc Albenc Viognier White Blend from Menorca, Spain
$40.00 - Ash & Raspberries
Fronton de Oro Rosado from Canary Islands, Spain
$34.00 - It’s Burgundy, If You Close Your Eyes
Mesquida Mora Sotil Negre from Canary Islands, Spain
$100.00 - Aged, Gorgeous, Briochey Goodness
Pares Balta Blanca Cusine 2014 from Catalonia, Spain
$68.00
Wine Shop - BTG
- Face Down in a Strawberry Patch
Kir-Yianni “Akiakies” Xinomavro Brut Rosé from Macedonia Xinomavro is the queen grape of Northern Greece, but very very few are made into rosé, no less a bubbly one. Tastes like a field of berries, with thirst-quenching acidity that'll make your mouth water. Pair With: Anything oily and luscious, falafel may-haps?
$32.00 - Not Greek, Briny Bubbles
Santa Maria La Palma Vermentino Brut from Sardinia, Italy In Greece, sparkling wine isn't super popular to make, or to drink. The good stuff isn't super affordable (but don't worry, we've got it!) We've turned to Sardinia, Mediterranean island neighbor with a similar latitude, for this Cava-like bubbly. Pairing: Refreshing, citrusy, and a lil salty, drink with all the fried things.
$25.00 - Have You Ever Eaten Cantaloupe in the Ocean?
Kamara Retsina from Thessaloniki
$24.00 - Lemony & Herby—if Pinot Grigio Had Personality!
Vouni Panayia Xynisteri White from Paphos, Cyprus Tastes like: Sunshine & lemons in a glass. No shade Pinot Grigio, but Xynisteri is better. Sourced from the west coast of Cyprus, these grapes get a whole lot of sunshine and sea breeze, which you can feel from first sniff to its long, salty finish. Pair With: Like a spritz of lemon, this makes everything better. Particularly great with chickpeas!
$30.00 - Thyme & White Nectarines$26.00
- Lemonade, but Make it Tarter
Anhydrous Santorini PDO Assyrtiko from Santorini
$60.00 - Baked Yellow Apple, But Just The Skin
Petrakopoulos Gold Zakynthino from Cephalonia
$38.00 - Criss, Cross, Apple Sauce!
Tetramythos “Nature” Skin-Contact Roditis from Peloponnese
$34.00 - Orange Cidery Bubbles AKA Honeynut Cereal
Glinavos Paleokerisio Semi-Sparkling Brut from Epirus—everyone will ask what you're drinking.
$28.00 - Food-Friendly Rosé for Lovers of Cherry Blossoms
Domaine Zafeirakis Limniona Rosé from Thessaly
$32.00 - Think Orange Blossoms & Crème Fraîche
Bosinakis “Ieria” Rosé of Moschofilero from Mantinia
$32.00 - Ocean Spray, But the Cranberry Kind
Tsantiris Winery Fokiano Rosé from Ikaria
$36.00 - A Tart Light-Bodied Red, But Add Some Red Pepper Flake
Douloufakis “Dafnios” Liatiko from Crete
$27.00 - Crushed Things—Like Black Pepper, Granite, & Strawberry
Kokkinos Xinomavro from Naoussa
$27.00 - Are You a Fan of Silky Reds?
Glivanos Bekari from Ioannina
$42.00 - Chocolate Covered Cherries With a Touch of California
Costa Lazaridi “Oenodea” Red Blend from Drama
$25.00
Mezze Market
Chef Rochelle's Ice Cream Shoppe
- Tiramisu Ice Cream
Tiramisu Ice Cream with rum soaked chocolate and vanilla sponge cake. Allergens: Dairy, gluten, alcohol (cooked), eggs, caffeine (decaf coffee)
$15.00 - DOUGHble Trouble Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream with cookie dough pieces and chocolate cookie crumble. Egg-free, safe-edible cookie dough! Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Chocolate
$15.00 - Fancy Fruit Loops Ice Cream
No Fruit Loops were harmed in the making of this ice cream! Just a really nice infusion of hibiscus, star anise, vanilla, makrut lime leaf, rhubarb, lemon and orange zest to make this fruity fun flavor reminiscent of Rochelle's childhood favorite. Allergens: Dairy, citrus
$15.00
Grocery
- Feta (8oz)$8.00
- 8oz Pita Chips
Crispy fried pita Allergens: Gluten, sesame
$8.00 - Cretan Olive Oil (16oz)$18.00
- Dried Gigante Beans$12.00
- Dried Orzo$5.00
- Hummus To-Go
A jumbo pint of silky garbanzo bean, fresh lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and greek olive oil, garnished with harissa crunch and grilled carrot coins. Vegan! Allergens: Allium/Sesame
$7.00 - Htipiti To-Go
Roasted red pepper dip with red onion, red wine vinegar, fresno peppers, creamy feta, & pint. Allergens: Dairy/Capsaicin/Allium
$8.00 - Tzatziki To - Go
Greek yogurt folded with persian cucumbers, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, blanched garlic, garnished with torn mint leaves and greek olive oil. Allergens: Dairy/Alliums
$8.00 - Pint of Crunchy Chickpeas$8.00
- Crudite Pool Platter
A platter of veggie snacks—cucumber, feta, radish & carrots contains: dairy, can be made dairy-free
$16.00 - Souroti Sparkling Water$3.00
Liquor
Poolside Menu
Cocktails
- Pitcher of Watermelon Feta Mint Punch (serves 3-4)
Vodka, goat-milk clarified watermelon juice, mint tea syrup, feta brine—a surprisingly REFRESHING clear summer bevvy.
$45.00 - Pitcher of Greek Sangria (serves 3-4)
Rosé wine, mastiha liqueur (think piney citrus), orange, and mint—deliciously pink, dry, and thirst-quenching!
$40.00 - Pitcher of Spicy Cucumber Margaritas (serves 3-4)
Cucumber-infused tequila, harissa spice, cucumber, lime Exactly what it sounds like—green, spicy, and refreshing.
$45.00 - Watermelon Feta Milk Punch$17.00
- The Eleni Lemonade
Vodka, lemongrass shrub, lemon, cherry bitters
$13.00
Non-Alcoholic Deliciousness
- Pint of Lemongrass Limonada
With Spirit: Vodka, mastiha, lemon, mint Zero Proof: lemon mint
$28.00 - Pint of Meli Water
Clarified watermelon juice, feta & mint tea syrup served over ice. Tastes even clearer than it looks :) Contains: Dairy
$30.00 - Pint of Lemon Lime Soda
For the Sprite lovers.
$15.00 - Pint of Ginger Ale$15.00
Pool Snacks
- Hummus To-Go
A jumbo pint of silky garbanzo bean, fresh lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and greek olive oil, garnished with harissa crunch and grilled carrot coins. Vegan! Allergens: Allium/Sesame
$7.00 - Htipiti To-Go
Roasted red pepper dip with red onion, red wine vinegar, fresno peppers, creamy feta, & pint. Allergens: Dairy/Capsaicin/Allium
$8.00 - Tzatziki To - Go
Greek yogurt folded with persian cucumbers, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, blanched garlic, garnished with torn mint leaves and greek olive oil. Allergens: Dairy/Alliums
$8.00 - Pint of Crunchy Chickpeas$8.00
- Crudite Pool Platter
A platter of veggie snacks—cucumber, feta, radish & carrots contains: dairy, can be made dairy-free
$16.00 - 8oz Pita Chips
Crispy fried pita Allergens: Gluten, sesame
$8.00 - Marinated Olives
House marinated olives Vegan! Allergens: Allium/Capsaicin
$8.00 - Meli Protein Salad
Our Chopped Salad with radish, & herbs with your choice of protein & sauce.
$15.00
Pool Wines & Beers by The Bottle
- The Pomegranate Lemonade Wine
Semeli "Mountain Sun" Agiorgitiko Rose from Nemea
$25.00 - Face Down in a Strawberry Patch
Kir-Yianni “Akiakies” Xinomavro Brut Rosé from Macedonia Xinomavro is the queen grape of Northern Greece, but very very few are made into rosé, no less a bubbly one. Tastes like a field of berries, with thirst-quenching acidity that'll make your mouth water. Pair With: Anything oily and luscious, falafel may-haps?
$32.00 - Have You Ever Eaten Cantaloupe in the Ocean?
Kamara Retsina from Thessaloniki
$24.00 - Not Greek, Briny Bubbles
Santa Maria La Palma Vermentino Brut from Sardinia, Italy In Greece, sparkling wine isn't super popular to make, or to drink. The good stuff isn't super affordable (but don't worry, we've got it!) We've turned to Sardinia, Mediterranean island neighbor with a similar latitude, for this Cava-like bubbly. Pairing: Refreshing, citrusy, and a lil salty, drink with all the fried things.
$25.00 - Thyme & White Nectarines$26.00
- Lemony & Herby—if Pinot Grigio Had Personality!
Vouni Panayia Xynisteri White from Paphos, Cyprus Tastes like: Sunshine & lemons in a glass. No shade Pinot Grigio, but Xynisteri is better. Sourced from the west coast of Cyprus, these grapes get a whole lot of sunshine and sea breeze, which you can feel from first sniff to its long, salty finish. Pair With: Like a spritz of lemon, this makes everything better. Particularly great with chickpeas!
$30.00 - Criss, Cross, Apple Sauce!
Tetramythos “Nature” Skin-Contact Roditis from Peloponnese
$34.00 - Orange Cidery Bubbles AKA Honeynut Cereal
Glinavos Paleokerisio Semi-Sparkling Brut from Epirus—everyone will ask what you're drinking.
$28.00 - Food-Friendly Rosé for Lovers of Cherry Blossoms
Domaine Zafeirakis Limniona Rosé from Thessaly
$32.00 - Think Orange Blossoms & Crème Fraîche
Bosinakis “Ieria” Rosé of Moschofilero from Mantinia
$32.00 - I Can’t Decide Between a Red & a Rosé
Halkia "Reddish" Agiorgitiko from Nemea
$30.00 - Bright, Spicy—Greek Food’s Best Friend Beer
Bright, Spicy—Greek Food’s Best Friend Beer from Paros
$7.00 - Beach Beer$7.00
- Patio Beer (more hops than the Beach!)
Fix Lager from Athens. If you were dining al fresca in Greece, you’d be drinking this.
$7.00
Ash & Raspberries
Fronton de Oro Rosado from Canary Islands, Spain