Zorba's Cafe
I'm not quite sure I want to think how many years it's been since my favorite Greek place in Washington closed down (moment of silence please for the regularly lamented Vesuvio's Pizza in Dupont Circle, home of the perfect thin greasy pizza by the slice - for those who want to know, we lost Vesuvio's in 1996 to a Wrap Works, itself now replaced by a white table cloth joint).
But enough of that! At hand now is Zorba's Cafe, In the good old days of Vesuvio's (sorry, I must harken back), Zorba's was my "upscale" stop before (or after) an opening at the Phillips Collection (just around the corner) or before a night at the theatre. In those days, as an added bonus, the Skenderis Food Market was above the cafe (now converted into extra seating).
So, what does Zorba's offer? Well, great food, great prices, fast service, and a great view. Though the pizza by the slice is ok (a little thick and not greasy enough), the gyro (sandwich or platter) is fabulous. The various other typical Greek choices (mousaka, soulvlaki, etc.) are all excellent.
Service is fast! You order at the counter and pick up yourself. But don't bus your own table, the friendly staff take care of that for you.
I generally stick with the gyro sandwich and a cold beer (which comes with a frosty mug!) and sit upstairs to look out over Connecticut Ave. or, in nice weather, outside to get an even better look at the street life passing by.
Even though it's not Vesuvio's, if you're looking for a fast, tasty, cheap, and quintessentially local meal in Dupont, head over to Zorba's.
More photos from Zorba's.
Meal: Lunch
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 4 May 2008 (regular)
Address: 1612 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Website: http://www.zorbascafe.com/
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