Many Lower East Side residents have been waiting with bated breath for the opening of the brick-and-mortar outpost of Souvlaki GR. For the last couple weeks, the restaurant crew has worked tirelessly at the 116 Stanton Street storefront. A vine of fabric faux-flowers arrived recently, and a sidewalk stoneway painted at the entrance. But it’s now ready – the Greek eatery officially begins serving the neighborhood at 11:00 am today.
Last night, co-owner Abby Sierros was kind enough to give us a preview tour. It’s mighty impressive, actually. The interior of this former laundromat was completely transformed, and rather effectively resembles that cool laid-back aesthetic of a Mykonos street scene. Staff even refers to it as “mini Mykonos.”
Upon entry, the patron is greeted by whitewashed walls and a teaser tabac; alas, none of the imports are for sale. Interior furnishings include small cafe tables and chairs, stacks of lumber, as well as doors- and windows-to-nowhere. Toward the open kitchen in the rear of the establishment is an elevated seating platform which seats one party. We were told the entire build-out was planned and constructed themselves, without outside contractors.
The menu itself is quite affordable. Not one item exceeds $10. Beer and wine offerings will roll out within the next couple weeks. Check it below:
That’s not all, though. The Vendy-Award-winning souvlaki food truck is making its illustrious return after a dormant winter. According to the Souvlaki GR Facebook page, they’re planning to gas up and return to the streets on Wednesday for the Brooklyn Brewery Food Truck Dinner.
Abby, Kostos and Pavlos are the best, as are their Greek fries. After a winter of saying goodbye to old, beloved places, it’s great to welcome a new wonderful one.
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Souvlaki GR Opens Today at 116 Stanton
Many Lower East Side residents have been waiting with bated breath for the opening of the brick-and-mortar outpost of Souvlaki GR. For the last couple weeks, the restaurant crew has worked tirelessly at the 116 Stanton Street storefront. A vine of fabric faux-flowers arrived recently, and a sidewalk stoneway painted at the entrance. But it’s now ready – the Greek eatery officially begins serving the neighborhood at 11:00 am today.
Last night, co-owner Abby Sierros was kind enough to give us a preview tour. It’s mighty impressive, actually. The interior of this former laundromat was completely transformed, and rather effectively resembles that cool laid-back aesthetic of a Mykonos street scene. Staff even refers to it as “mini Mykonos.”
Upon entry, the patron is greeted by whitewashed walls and a teaser tabac; alas, none of the imports are for sale. Interior furnishings include small cafe tables and chairs, stacks of lumber, as well as doors- and windows-to-nowhere. Toward the open kitchen in the rear of the establishment is an elevated seating platform which seats one party. We were told the entire build-out was planned and constructed themselves, without outside contractors.
The menu itself is quite affordable. Not one item exceeds $10. Beer and wine offerings will roll out within the next couple weeks. Check it below:
That’s not all, though. The Vendy-Award-winning souvlaki food truck is making its illustrious return after a dormant winter. According to the Souvlaki GR Facebook page, they’re planning to gas up and return to the streets on Wednesday for the Brooklyn Brewery Food Truck Dinner.