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Euro summer eats around Raleigh
By Grace Barker and Heidi Reid
Still fancying the possibility of a Euro summer? Don’t dash your dreams just yet. Indulge in a Euro summer—sans the PTO, lack of AC and pricey plane ticket—via Raleigh’s slew of European-esque restos that have that certain ~je ne sais quoi~. Alfresco meals, sinking sunsets and bevvy ops galore? It’s almost like the Mediterranean Sea is a skip away. Here’s your Raleigh resto guide to a sweet escape of délicieux snacks and sips, Euro-inspired flavors and sunny spacious patios. Cin cin!
Taverna Agora
For two decades, this Grecian eatery has transported Raleighites to the lush environment of the Mediterranean coast. From authentic dishes like handmade spanakopita and creamy tzatziki with fresh veggies to the beloved greek village salad and chicken souvlaki, you can snack on authentic flavors paired with vibrant greenery on the open-air rooftop patio—it’s giving Mamma Mia.
Giorgios Epicurean Market
Stroll through the local market for a bevvy (think a Matcha made with Samovar Tea or an organic small batch brew) before sitting down to a flavorful dish made with ingredients handselected by Giorgios himself. Pro tip: No matter your pick, don’t skip the expansive patio.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Wine, tapas and charcuterie: Need we say more? This ode to Spain has a phone book-size wine list, small plates worth sharing (unmatched patatas bravas) and the bustling energy of a Barcelona street on a summer night.
Press Coffee & Cocktails
It wouldn’t be a Euro summer without a double espresso paired with a made-from-scratch crepe savored on an open-air patio. Sophisticated and casual, cool and comfortable—Press is the place for the 4pm coffee-to-cocktails transition time.
Ajja
The Mediterranean meets the Middle East with a small Southern twist on Cheetie Kumar’s colorful and bold menu boasting the likes of lamb seekh, king trumpet mushrooms and whole fried trait. “Of the world, for the world,” indeed.
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