This Phoenix-area chain offers good proportions of traditional Greek food at pretty good prices. I know of three locations, but have only eaten at the two Scottsdale locations. The food was the same at both, but I find the location by Paradise Valley to be more enjoyable because of the staff and the lighter, airier environment (in the mall on the northeast corner of Shea and Tatum. The other one I've been to is in Old Town Scottsdale on Scottsdale Road).

The chain's staple is the flaming cheese appetizers, either feta or saganaki. They make a small spectacle of this, calling "opa time" as they set the cheese briefly on fire. These and the non-flaming feta and olives are my favorite starters. My two favorite main courses are the braised lamb - where the meat is very tender and literally falls off the bone - and the spinakopica (spinach pie). I've also enjoyed their salads on occasion, especially their calamari salad. The disappointment for me is dessert. I usually love baklava, but here it is small and dry.