Pithari Taverna

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Location & Contact:

28 Woodbridge Ave
Highland Park, NJ
732-572-0616

Description:

Pithari Taverna is a Greek restaurant located in Highland Park, New Jersey. The restaurant was founded by Tassos and Chrisanthe Stefanopoulo in 2006; the two had gained experience after operating a Greek foods store next door, New Athens Corner.

Reception of the restaurant included multiple favorable reviews in The Star-Ledger, the New Jersey section of The New York Times, and New Jersey Monthly.
History

The restaurant was founded by Tassos and Chrisanthe Stefanopoulos. They gained experience in the food industry by operating a Greek foods shop, called New Athens Corner, and opened the establishment next door in September 2006. The indoor dining room of the facility sat 60 people in 2007. Tassos Stefanopoulos commented to The Star-Ledger on the opening of the restaurant in 2006 that he wished to share the tradition of Greek cuisine with others.

Hours:

Monday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM -10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Type of Meals Served:

The establishment is a neighborhood restaurant; Greek food is prepared in the form of an open kitchen. Dishes include "grilled octopus in oil, vinegar and oregano... lamb-and-orzo casserole sealed with Greek cheese and baked" and "yogurt with nuts and honey". Eggplant is a frequent ingredient on the menu at the restaurant. "Ultimate Greek Spread" dishes include "dolmades (grape leaves), tzatziki (yogurt-based sauce), taramosalata (caviar dip), and melitzanosalata (eggplant)". For the recommended seafood option, the restaurant displays the "catch of the day", on ice in the dining room.