It seems like Rome is burning (the market). Instead of fiddling like Nero, I embarked for Athens. Or a Greek island to be exact. Mourayo is a well reviewed small Greek restaurant on Connecticut Avenue north of Dupont Circle. I dined for lunch during Restaurant Week and enjoyed a prix fix 3 course meal. Mourayo's seaside theme is reflected in the decor and the food. Port holes in the wall, waiters in sailor suits and caps, and a hostess stand made from an upright dory all convey a maritime feel.
I started my meal with Kalamaria stin Shara, grilled calamari steaks served with herb flavored olive oil served in a dish shaped like a narrow little boat. The calamari was meaty and delicious, a welcome change from the typically fried version found in most restaurants. For an entree I choose Ravioli ma Kavouropsiha, ravioli stuffed with lobster and shrimp in a tomato basil sauce with crumbled feta cheese. A few bites into the yummy ravioli and I wonder if I'm really eating a typically Greek dish. I remember the owner of Mourayo also owns La Tomate, an Italian eatery nearby. It seems they've hellenized their seafood ravioli by adding feta. My waiter confirms my suspicion about the ravioli. Oh well.
I finish the meal with a recommendation from the bosun (waiter), yogurt topped with strawberries and a sweet syrupy sauce. It's quite good. And then it's anchors away; time to head back to the office.
Note to myself: remember to pepper the waitstaff with questions before I order.
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