Avlee Greek Kitchen | Carroll Gardens | Brooklyn
Avlee Greek Kitchen, known for Greek comfort food in the Carroll Gardens/Gowanus area may be the neighborhood's best kept secret. As a family-owned and operated restaurant, they've been providing regulars authentic Greek food since 2013. We'll show you why they've earned top marks 4.5/5.0 Owners Andrew Poulos and Peter Rogakos first assumed the restaurant space relinquished by former neighborhood favorite, Joe’s Superette. They're continuing that tradition by maintaining a steady commitment to authenticity. "Avlee", which means garden in Greek is as poignant as it is clever. Trio of Melitzanosalata (eggplant), Tzatziki, and Hummus We started with a few dishes from the small plates section including this beautiful trio of spreads to go alongside the platter of warm pita. While I've never had eggplant served as a spread, it was a nice, savory texture when combined with pita. The tzatziki is every bit and fresh as I've tasted anywhere, ...