Elysee

Dance, Dine: Unforgettable Greek Atmosphere!

Ah, The Elysee. No sooner had I sauntered through its doors than I realized I’d stepped into a whirl of contradiction – equal parts charming and baffling, like an eccentric uncle’s mansion filled with delightful oddities and sudden surprises. Forget that ‘taverna by the sea’ ambiance; what delights here is instead a quirky melding of traditions and surprises, fighting for frontline in fun and flavor. Live music, plate smashing, and even a belly dancer threaten to outshine your lamb souvlaki or Greek meze, lest you find yourself too enthralled to remember the main attraction at all: the escape into somewhere beautifully chaotic yet undeniably entertaining.

Settle in and prepare your pockets -- soul-stirring Greek rhythms morph into Abba and beyond, taking your mood on a wild ride. It might seem pricey, but think of it as paying for not just the taste of Greece but a mini-Greek odyssey, with added theatricality and some unexpected polemics even amongst guests (and, rumor has it, between staff and patrons sometimes). Yes, while a hiccup here and a trip-up there from service might unsettle the punctilious diner, when taken as part of this grand carnival, it barely ruffles one's exhilaration. Consider The Elysee an experience: something to be both savored slowly and enjoyed fervently, to note and recall -- for the best memories jump from the pages of lively adventures such as these. Efharisto, Elysee! — Milo Tastemaker