StreetLevel: Mediterranean replaces Mediterranean on 5th
The tiny, high-turnover space on 5th Avenue next to Chip Shop (formerly host to the late, lamented Curry Shop) has reopened once again, this time as Mediterra Restaurant. Just this spring a Turkish restaurant called Alaturka started operating out of the spot; Mediterra, it seems, will be serving a broader array of Mediterranean cuisine (eg,…
The tiny, high-turnover space on 5th Avenue next to Chip Shop (formerly host to the late, lamented Curry Shop) has reopened once again, this time as Mediterra Restaurant. Just this spring a Turkish restaurant called Alaturka started operating out of the spot; Mediterra, it seems, will be serving a broader array of Mediterranean cuisine (eg, Greek salad, $6, joins falafel wraps, $7, on the menu). Anyone sampled the goods yet? GMAP
Took a chance and went there last night – it was AWESOME. 2 other parties came in after us and the same comments were coming from all 3 tables – “that was great, that was amazing, mmmmm” etc. Highly recommend the red lentil soup and the meatball/veg soup, the hummos is great, falafel app is great. Eggplant with tomato appetizer was, in my opinion, NOT very good. Baby lamb chops & rice pilaf – SOOOOO TASTY and tender. I’m picky about my lamb and this was quality. Everything was very fresh (especially the greek salad), and tasted like homemade. I hope they can hang in there.
Tried it on Saturday night….Mediterra’s food is excellent. Make sure to order a homemade dessert.
The food was really tasty. Their baklava is out of this world. A must try.
My husband and I went to Mediterra for dinner Thursday night. We started with the chef’s meze sampler. The eggplant and hummus dip were amazing. Also you have to try the lentil soup. I had the Mousaka which was really soft and perfect. Take it from a Greek. 🙂 My husband had the lamb adana which he loved. We will definitely be going there again. Look forward to trying their lunch. YUM!
Had dinner on Saturday night and it was awful. I ordered the grilled shrimp over orzo and my date ordered the lamp chops. We were probably there about 45 minutes before our food came. My date’s lamb had tin foil wrapped on the edges (tacky!), my shrimp was undercooked his lamb was tough. Tasteless food. I think I used the entire salt shaker on my dish and it was still pretty bland. Date said his was tasteless as well.
Curry Shop lamented? Hardly. That stuff was vile.
I’m going to hazard a guess that chipshop’s choice was based on one thing: the kitchen for the spot they’re currently in is bigger than the corner place–plus, it has the access on 6th Street to allow for takeout (or ‘takeaway’ as the brits like to call it).
I’m with ya Mamacita. Odd choice to make, if they were indeed presented with a choice.
Chipshop knew best how to use that spot. Outdoor seating and open fun atmosphere. Too bad they picked the wrong side to close down.