Santorini :: Jenn's Birthday Party

Penne Appetizer

Greek Salad

Rack of Lamb

Earl Grey Tea

Santorini

288 John Street

Thornhill, ON L3T 7R3

905.731.4400

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Loui's Kouzina :: Greek-ing it Out!

Tzatziki ($5.25)

thick and creamy pressed yogurt blended with fresh cucumber and just the right amount of garlic

The tzatziki is delicious and the portion is generous. It is refreshing, light, yet addicting - beware, consuming this appetizer without caution may lead it become your actual entree. What's amazing that it also tastes great with the souvlaki or the complimentary garlic bread (not pictured - but delicious!) if you have any left when those arrive.

Fried Kalamari ($9.25)

lightly tossed in seasoned flour and fried

Loui's Fried Kalamari is fried - yet is light on the palette. The batter compliments the kalamari and does not weigh it down. Adding the dash of lemon - and this is delicious simple fried kalamari. No need for the bells and whistles, though it tastes great with tzatziki.

Pork Souvlaki & Lamb Souvlaki (Large; $13.95, $14.95)
large plates are served with Greek Salad, tzatziki, and a choice of two the following - fries, rice, roasted potatoes, and mixed vegetables

Both the souvlakis - pork and lamb - were average. Although both souvlakis were moist, they were on the slightly dry side of my personal preference scale. However, for any Greek dish - the star of the entree for myself are in the roasted potatoes - and Loui's Kouzina did not disappoint. Savory and doused in sauce - the potatoes hit the spot. Also my other favourite side, Greek salad, was delicious (as it is very rare that its done horribly wrong), but it could use more feta cheese and dressing.

Loui's Kouzina, although not a terribly small restaurant, is the theoretical "hole-in-the-wall" gem of Greek cuisine in Markham. However, I personally have not seen the restaurant teaming with customers or ever having a wait to be seated - the food is consistently delicious and tastes very authentic "home-kitchen" Greek. Although the simplicity of the food is enhanced by great execution and flavouring - the slow service may be the reason it has not reached its potential. If you are not dining in a rush and enjoy simple, but authentic, Greek food - Loui's Kouzina is right up your alley - and for a decent price.

Loui's Kouzina 

9255 Woodbine Ave 

Markham, ON L6C 1Y9‎

Blue Donkey Food Truck :: Mariana's Trench Concert Snack

Chicago Style Beef Gyro (Left; Wrapped) & Greek Poutine
chicago style beef gyro :: chicago style beef wrapped in a pita with tomato, onion, tzatziki, & french fries
greek poutine :: traditional poutine with added feta cheese in harmony with traditional cheese curds


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{ This was my first time trying a "Greek" poutine and I would definitely have it again! I absolutely love poutines and the added feta gave an extra cheesy element! Surprisingly, the feta went quite well with all the gravy and complimented the fries' sweet fried potato taste with the sourness of the feta. This Greek Poutine is quite filling so I didn't get a chance properly try (& photograph) the Chicago Style Beef Gyro, though I have tried it approximately a year ago when I was still a student at the University of Toronto. From what I had this time and what I recall (though I don't believe it was Chicago style last time) it was a delicious gyro with the surprising element of french fries inside! For readers who aren't familiar, the difference between a regular beef gyro and Chicago style is that opposed to the vertical turning roast that gyros are normally prepared on, Chicago style is prepared on a traditional horizontal grill. If you are looking for a bite to eat and this food truck is in your area, I would definitely give it a try! }

Blue Donkey Truck
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