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We: 2 – 8 pm
Th/Fr/Sa: 12 – 8 pm

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Cafe Service

We: 2 – 5 pm
Th/Fr/Sa: 12 – 5 pm

Classic Table-side Service*

We: 5 – 8 pm
Th/Fr/Sa: 5 – 8:30 pm
*Reservations suggested

Last seating, all nights, 8 pm.

Additional Entrees

CALAMARI YEMISTA

Stuffed Wild-Caught Squid

CALAMARI YEMISTA

Calamari, a wild-caught more tender relative of squid stuffed with rice, onions, chopped calamari tentacles, herbs and seasonings on braised onions in light tomato and wine sauce. Looks like cannelloni tubes, but the flavorings of organic orange peel, cayenne, thyme, and mint make a rich, complex dish--one of the most requested. An easy pairing with our Skouras Agiorgitiko red $32/bottle or, if you want the flavors to pop, ask for the Chrisohoou, $40/bottle: smokey, deep, complex with a bright cassis finish that zaps the orange and cayenne in this dish.

PAIDAKIA ARNI STI SKARA

Fire grilled Lamb Ribblets

PAIDAKIA ARNI STI SKARA

After 5pm! Marinated in Petimezi*, Greek EVOO, and sherry vinegar, garlic, mint these tender lamb chops from Hidden Stream Farm are flame grilled to order, drizzled with more Petimezi sauce, sprinkled with a chiffonade of basil and mint, served on cumin scented jasmine rice with a side of mustard and mint yogurt. We paired ours with Roditis, Nemea and Oenodea for a perfect light and tasty meal!

*Petimezi is a traditional sweetener made from the reduction of MUST, the pressed juice of grapes. Often referred to as Grape Molasses

KOUNOUPIDI YACHNI

Braised Organic Cauliflower

KOUNOUPIDI YACHNI

One of the most requested additional entrees...a cold crop that gets a bit pricey in July....thanks to the cool season we ordered a case! John, Pamela, Brian, Rene, Christine, Shirley...come and get it! Organic cauliflower braised with onions and diced tomatoes...how delicious can simple get??

Served with feta cheese.

We paired it with a spicy red: Chrisohoo Xinomavro, Lafkiotis Agirogitiko, Surly's, Bender. and the herbaceous white, Daphnes by Lyrarakis.

BRIAM

An Oven-Braise of Garden Vegetables

BRIAM

Summer is here! The classic Greek summer dish--eggplant, zucchini, heirloom potatoes from Southeast Food Network, kissed by red bell peppers, oven braised with our own organic herbs, mint, basil, and chili peppers for a delectably rich and satisfying meal.

Served with a chunk of Wisconsin cow's milk feta cheese.

Vegan option, please ask for a garnish of Calamata olives.

We have paired this with Furious on tap, Lyrarakis White or Lafkiotis Nemea (red) You choose.

ARNI FRICASSEE

Braised Lamb Shank w/Romaine & MN Asparagus in Avgolemono

ARNI FRICASSEE

One of our original specials, our beloved Tzia taught Anna this special dish. Lamb braised in white wine and EVO oil, simmered with greens--often romaine, but as easily, escarole, arugula, endive, mustard or a mix thereof--this dish is a favorite Christmas Eve repast. Anna has taught this soul heartening entree in her cooking classes more than any other. Simple and simply delicious. Order a glass of Oenodea red, or Lafkiotis AgiorgitikoNemea, and enjoy how tannins and citrus tango on your palate! THIS WEEK W/MN ASPARAGUS!

SPANAKORIZO

Braised Spinach & Rice

SPANAKORIZO

Simply, and wonderfully toothsome, this perennial Gardens' favorite simmers spinach with Jasmine rice and sautéed onion for a soul fill like no other. Squeeze the lemon, enjoy with the raw onion and salty feta. Mythos beer, or a full bodied white, Lyrarakis white blend or Roditis are best friends with this dish!

YEMISTA: PIPPEREIS & DOMATES

Stuffed Green Bell Pepper & Roma Tomato

YEMISTA: PIPPEREIS & DOMATES

A traditional end of summer dish--stuffed garden peppers and tomatoes oven braised on a bed of potatoes. Served with a chunk of feta. Make it vegan with Calamata olives!
Enjoy with Surly's Bender, Ninemos white or Pinot Noir style Xinomavro!
Served with choice of Greek salad or soup and pita!

GYRO HEERINO

In-House Organic Pork Gyro

GYRO HEERINO

From Tender Care and Hidden Stream Farms--pork shoulder, jowl and loin sliced, dry rubbed, stacked and vertically broiled. They should have it this good in GREECE! Served on an open pita w/Tzatziki and a pile of fries OR wrapped as a sandwich! There's not much else to decide other than a Summit Winter Ale on tap, a Lafkioti Rodamo or the pale, dry rose by Lyrarakis!

Today's Seasonal Starters, Soups & Desserts

FAIKES

Lentil Soup

FAIKES

The classic soup of Greece eaten so often during periods of fasting

it has given us the word "Lent" and "lenten"! This is the smaller, brown pulse imported from Greece and made simply with lots of onions, garlic, herbs and spices: no veggies--potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, celery. If you want to eat it the way Anna does, order an "extra" of Skordalia and daub your soup with it. Yum! Both are vegan.

GALOPOULO AVGOLEMONO

Turkey Angelhair Lemon Soup

GALOPOULO AVGOLEMONO

A Seasonal switch of a classic soup--Larry Schultz organic turkey with carrots, angel hair pasta in the traditional egg lemon base!

SAGANAKI GARIDES

Shrimp Saganaki

SAGANAKI GARIDES

Wild-caught, fire roasted jumbo shrimp with feta, fresh, organic thyme, extra virgin olive oil and our own seasonings. Dip and scoop with fire-grilled pita!

HALOUMI STIS SXARES

Grilled Haloumi Cheese w/Petmezi Reduction Sauce

HALOUMI STIS SXARES

Traditional, fresh-cheese of Cyprus fire-grilled and drizzled with GoS Petimezi & Sherry vinegar reduction sauce. GF!

SAGANAKI MANITARIA

Saganaki Mushrooms Cretan Stylle WITH MORELS!

SAGANAKI MANITARIA

Tender oven braised Minnesota mushrooms--oyster, crimini and SEASONALS--GOLDEN OYSTER & CHANTERELLES w/scallions/ramps/scapes--seasonally available in white wine, freshly squeezed lemon juice, EVO oil, thyme and GoS spices. Topped w/feta and fire-grilled. Served w/pita.

KIMA me KASERI BOUGHATSA

Meat Sauce & Kaseri Cheese Boughatsa

KIMA me KASERI BOUGHATSA

After 30+ years, our newest Boughatsa! Cinnamon and clove scented meat sauce sprinkled with imported sheep's milk kateri cheese and folded into a crisp and flaky fillo pastry! "A Greek Sloppy Joe!" one approving taster commented! Shhhh, don't repeat that! Now, for a limited time?!

At the Gardens

HOLIDAY HOURS 23/24

TRAVELING WINE DINNER #19

Looking forward to celebrating the Season with you!!

HOLIDAY HOURS

Anna & Friends Oct 2022 Tour of Greece TOUR INFO MEETING

Let's GoGreece! You've waited long enough!

Tour dates: Depart US Oct 12/Return Oct 31! Tour Info Meeting Sun, Sep 11 @ 3pm, GoS. RSVP for Complimentary wine & apps! @ AFTGreece@gmail....

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TRAVELING WINE DINNERS, II!

Exclusive Wild & Natural Wines from Amphora Imports! Taste the terroir of Greece paired with Greek cuisine and select your personal favorites to share with family & friends during this...

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GoS Holiday Hours!

TRAVELING WINE DINNERS!

Tuesday, Nov 16

6-8pm

$55

Travel through the wine regions of Greece with expertly paired, seasonal and regional dishes discovering the vast offerings of rescued and re-...

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FAMILY PAKS

Conveniently packed for a family of four--select ANY TWO of regular entrees: Pastitsio, Mousaka, Yigandes, Dolmades or a grill portion of meat (Gyro, Chicken or Pork skewer, Soutzoukakia) any TWO...

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GARDENS ANNUAL CLOSING AUG 31-SEP 7

Our annual closing! See you in September!

GOS CLOSED SAT! HAPPY & SAFE 4th of JULY!