Ouzo - The Greek's Favorite Pre-Dinner Drink

Ouzo is an an anise-flavored drink usually consumed prior to a meal or during mezzes (small, Greek appetizer-size plates)  - and a favorite of the Greeks!  Many say it has a licorice-type taste, and be aware - it's a pretty strong drink! Because of it's higher sugar content, drinkers of ouzo typically feel it's effects early-on.

It can be consumed straight-up, or mixed with water. Often compared to it's similar, but stronger French counterpart, absinthe - ouzo can also be prepared by louching - which is when it's emulsified with water or ice. If you add water or ice to ouzo, it  will turn milky white - because the essential oil in the anise is not soluble in water.

In modern Greece, it's found all over the country, even in very small towns and villages; and a common aperitif in the cafes and Greek restaurants. It is meant to be sipped slowly, together with mezzes or before the meal, and shared with others over a period of several hours in the early evening.

So before you order your ouzo, make sure you're planning to eat a bit, stay a while - and enjoy the atmosphere.

ZIZIKI'S TAVERNA WINS TASTE THE COMPETITION

Celebrity Foodie Ted Allen awards Costa the TASTE THE COMPETITION grand prize for proving a yummy twist on a traditional dish - LEG OF LAMB GYRO! Visit Ziziki's Taverna to try them for yourself - and come to Taste of Addison this weekend - Hope to see you there!

Taste The Competition

The Taste of Addison is a huge event (May 21-23) that provides visitors with the tastiest food, music, and fun that Addison, Texas has to offer.  It includes 55 restaurants that serve samples from their menus at reduced price, and there's an awesome line up of entertainment including Chris Cagle and Luke Bryan.  For the family, there are carnival rides and midway games and tons of other attractions.

Ziziki's Taverna is proud to be a part of this exciting event this year! Watch culinary magic happen in our video below - with our Chef (and Ziziki's Owner) Costa making his exclusive specialty dish - Leg of Lamb Gyros.

This is a great opportunity for you to come out and try some of our delicious food - at a great price. Ziziki's is going to be offering a variety of our most favored entrees for a price that is unbelievable! Here are some of the deals we will be offering during the Taste of Addison event:

• Sliced Leg of Lamb Ziziki (Gyro) $6.00
• Artichoke Dip w/ Pita $4.00
• Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) $2.00
• Bud Light, Domestic Beer (16 oz) $3.00
• Premium Wine (red or white) $5.00
• Bottled Water $2.00

LEG OF LAMB GYROS

VOTE for Ziziki's Taverna - Taste The Competition

We're thrilled to announce that Ziziki's Taverna is one of 3 finalists in the Taste the Competition contest at the Taste of Addison Festival coming up the weekend of May 21st.

We'll be making an exclusive appearance Friday, May 21st on Good Morning Texas with celebrity foodie Ted Allen - who will also be part of the panel that will select with winner. 

We're really excited and know we can win - but we need your help! 

Let  your voice be heard by voting for Ziziki's Taverna in the Taste The Competition People's Choice Award!

For more details on the festivities surrounding Taste of Addison - visit the Town of Addison website.

Come by and visit us at our booth - we'll be serving up Costa's special dish and a few other Ziziki's favorites! 

Volos Taverna is now Ziziki's Taverna

We couldn't be more excited to announce a name change for our new "sister" restaurant, Volos Taverna.    Our new name.......drum roll please......



Our name change allows us to extend the success of our Ziziki's brand to our new concept in Addison Walk.

In the first two months we received a tremendous amount of feedback from customers who spoke to Costa and Mary Arabatzis at Volos and requested that some of their favorite Ziziki dishes and more of the premium wines be added.  Ziziki's Taverna will continue to feature mezzes...Greek and Italian cuisine presented on small plates. We've just added a few of your Ziziki's favorites like Calamari and Chicken and Lamb Souvlaki!

This name changes captures the essence of our company and more accurately reflects our mission and products that appeal to all of our very special customers!   Please come and join us at Ziziki's Taverna for a casual Mediterranean experience!

Sincerely,

Costa & Mary Arabatzis
Ziziki's Restaurants

Beans of the Gods

When you think of the word “Giant” you probably think about the fictional characters (depending on your era...) Shrek or the Incredible Hulk, but I can - with certainty - guarantee, that you probably do not think about a bean.

So - visualize the host of Greek gods on Mt. Olympus - (they're probably bigger than we are, right?) -rest sure that if they're eating beans - they're Greek style Gigante Beans.


A GIGANTE bean is a type of bean originating from the Mediterranean. They are a very large, flat bean - usually about one inch or more in length which is extremely large compared to your typical beans such as navy, pinto or other beans. And of course - being a bean - they're the perfect meal and alaways a great source of protein and fiber.

For Lunch - enjoy a mouth watering plate of gigante beans. These beans are straight from Florentine Greece and are baked with plum tomatoes, Feta, and pancetta. These Mezzes will truly leave you with your mouth watering for more.

For Dinner - Why not try as a side dish with something just as delicious like rack of lamb.  Being the Greeks we are - we always serve with grilled asparagus and - you guessed it - gigante beans!



Since gigante beans can be kind of tricky to find and cook, (they are considered a specialty) come try them with us - at one of our Ziziki's Restaurants or at the new and hip Addison restaurant Volos Taverna. The GREEKS knows what they are doing with this specialty - it's one of the most prized and favorite dishes!

Mother's Day With Greek Style

Join Us at All Three Ziziki’s Restaurants for a Special Mother’s Day Brunch Featuring Complimentary Mimosas or Champagne.

Our regular dinner menu will be offered for dinner on Mother’s Day.




Treat Your Mom To Ziziki’s Mother’s Day Brunch!


You'll enjoy:

A Complimentary Glass of Champagne or Mimosa

A flavorful selection of your favorite Ziziki’s items:
Spanakopita, Dolmades, Mediterranean Salad, Greek Island Chicken, Rigatoni with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce, Baklava

Plus these signature brunch items:

• Mediterranean Shrimp
• House Smoked Salmon with
• Bagels & Herbed Cream Cheese
• Buttermilk Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup
• Greek Scrambled Eggs with Feta Cheese & Basil
• Roasted Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Sauce
• Ya Ya Katina’s Baklava

3 seatings at 11AM, 12:30PM & 2:00PM

$24.95 per person


We accept VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and Diners Club
17% gratuity added to all parties of six or more.

Reservations are recommended for any size party; and if you have a party of 20-40 please consider our private VIP dining room at our Travis Walk location, and semi private dining room at our location on Preston Road, Dallas.

Ziziki’s has three locations:

Ziziki's Travis Walk, Dallas at
4514 Travis Street #122
Dallas, Texas, 75205
for reservations call 214-521-2233.

Ziziki's Preston/Forest, Dallas at
11661 Preston Road #309
Dallas Texas 75230
for reservations call 469-232-9922.

Ziziki's Lakeside Market, Plano at
5809 Preston Rd. #578
Plano, Texas, 75093
for reservations call 972-943-8090.
If you have any questions, please call Mary Arabatzis, owner, at 972-567-5052.