One of my favourite restaurants on St Armands Circle is Blu Kouzina, a lovely Greek taverna run by owners Chef Effie and Denise Tsakris, that was born out of the founders' love of sharing a hearty meal with friends, spiced with the owners quality extra virgin olive oil made from their family-owned olive grove estate in Messinia, complemented by a specially curated Greek wine menu. The interior, drawn from the traditional blue and white palette of a beach taverna, is detailed with whitewashed furniture and nautical accents. Blu Kouzina serves traditional and modern Greek dishes using the freshest seasonal ingredients, such as Moussaka, Souvlaki, and Roast Lemon Chicken as well as lighter tapas-style dishes like spanakopita, zucchini fritters and dolmades and entrées including fresh grilled Greek sardines, octopus and impressive selection of grilled whole fish. Arriving for dinner with great friends on a beautiful warm evening, we dined on the charming outdoor terrace, enjoying delicious Assyrtiko white wine from Santorini, a selection of mezedes followed by outstanding Greek entrées. By marrying the owners passion for the food of their native Greece, their warm welcoming hospitality and personalized service, Blu Kouzina is like a bold breeze off the Aegean Sea — a little gem on Sarasotas's culinary scene.
Blu Kouzina on St Armands Circle
Warm fresh baked rolls
tomato and onion salad and rice
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