I had very good grilled octopus at Gjelina, but you might want to call first to see if it’s on the menu.
Inotheke (by Carolos Tomazos, formerly of Waterloo & City) has a terrific grilled octopus, and is open on Mondays.
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I think that makes you the best parent in the world…damn
Where is the review my man?? This place is dying for a report! (J Gold review non-withstanding). I am really curious about the pastas in particular though.
Thanks for the reminder! Had a great family meal there right before summer this year, and my daughter and I shared that dish–actually, if I remember the whole family got in on the action, so I only got a bite or two. Reason to revisit!
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That is it. Sorry.
We were at the Breeder’s Cup all day and just wanted a quick snack, and a real cocktail, on the way home. We tried those dishes and brought most of it home. They were all great the next day. I just read Gold-I-Locks piece and we seem to have happened into the two dishes he extolled, eggplant and Octo - both were shimmeringly good. I don’t feel I can write much more about an Italian place whose pasta I have not tried (or even seen).
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If they prepare it anything like Osteria Mozza I bet it’s really tender. They supposedly save wine corks and put them in the octopus marinade to tenderize them. Anyway, as I mentioned to you previously, it looks sooo good.
P.S. No skipping studying for octopus 
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Agree on Inotheke - we always order two.
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I thought the pasta was okay
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Such a nice guy. I really hope he gets a following there. I had a good lunch and want to get back to try other stuff. I do worry, when I go by, it seems “sparsely populated” at best.
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How was Kettle Black? It’s in my hood but been hesitant to check it out as it seems like just a trendy place w/o the food to back it up.
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We’ve noticed a pretty steady increase in traffic - at least on the weekend dinner crowd. The place has been packed by 8-8:30PM. Carolos has been there every time.
I hope he’s trained some more helpers. When we were there he was doing nearly everything back of house, which made things a little slow. Food was worth the wait though!
That’s great news! I almost wrote, in that posting, that I tend not to drive by that stretch at night.
Great photograph! Reminds me that I should go back soon.
He’s got more staff now, and does not do all the back of house any more.
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loved it
Thanks, here are some other pics from our meal:
Fava Bottarga, yellow split peas, thyme, scallion.
Cod Skordalia, lemon-garlic mashed potato.
Lamb Avgolemono Magiritsa, a classic Greek stew w/braised lamb shoulder, heart, kidney, rice, egg, lemon, dill. (Offal good!)
Galaktoboureko, semolina custard, filo dough, honey, candied nuts.
(Sorry to derail but since I started this thread I reserve the right… But as to not be too obnoxious about it, I hyperlinked the images instead of embedding them.)
[Edit: Forgot one, the Lamb & Orzo, tomato, Parmesan.]
Good to know he has more help! I think for convenience sake, and to allow my daughter to study for her test, I will get the octopus from Inotheke tonight. Will definitely keep the other options in my back pocket. Keep the suggestions coming!
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great to hear that. I’ll have to make a visit.
Pretty bad then huh? A shame.