Recently in Tampa with a friend who lives there I asked
where I should go for a nice dinner. She told me there was a great Greek-Italian
place called Stefano that had reasonable prices and large portions.
I was sold.
It was obvious that the place use to be a Pizza Hut, but boy
was the food good!
From the Greek menu I ordered the Mousaka (Layers of
Potatoes, Eggplant and Seasoned Meat topped with a Cheese Sauce $9.95). It is
served with your choice of homemade Soup or Salad, and also one Side Item.
I started with the Black Bean Soup. It was perfectly seasoned and very
hearty.
When my Mousaka came out I realized my friend was right –
they do serve Large Portions.
For my Side Item I chose
Grilled Eggplant, which was tender and full of flavor.
As for the Mousaka itself, Wow! I make this dish and I do a
really good job of it. I often order it when I am at a Greek Restaurant, but am
rarely impressed. Actually I have only found one Restaurant that makes Mousaka
better then I do… until now.
The layers of Eggplant and Potatoes were nicely balanced
with the Meat Sauce, and the Custard Topping was perfection! Cover it all with
some freshly made Tomato Sauce and you have one of the best (if not the best)
Mousakas ever!!!!
The others that we dined
with were also pleased with their meals, and if given the opportunity I would
love to go back there again.
