#PeachysPicks #AmmosEstiatorio @AmmosNewYork by #DimitrisNakos SUMMER IS HERE AND IT'S TIME TO HEAD TO OUR FAVORITE BEACH IN MANHATTAN 52 Vanderbilt Avenue BECAUSE AMMOS MEANS SAND IN GREEK Introducing Spectacular Summer Sensations that Will Wow Your Senses! Just West of Grand Central Terminal
Tantalize Your Tastebuds with the Sublime, Suberb, Sensational TONOS, Greek for Tuna!
The calendar tells us that June 21st is summer, but the temperature has reached the strastospheric heat in Manhattan already and the culinary party has started at our favorite beach, AMMOS! Ammos as you devoted readers know means SAND in the Greek language, and we have sung its praises for ages. Founder and Owner and of course authentic Greek restaurateur Dimitris Nakos has been hard at work reinventing the favorites with the summer flavors in mind as he continues to bring the best of his native Athens to your lunch and dinner with style and taste enjoyed with your pinkies out at the perfectly pressed white tablecloth tables of Ammos Estiatorio.
We LOVE LOBSTER and Lobster even has its own column here, Lobster Peachy.
Lobster Yogurt Salad has been reinvented in the Appetizer section!
Lightly steamed luxurious chunks of steamed lobster elegantly waltz with premium Greek yogurt once cooked. This is further elevated with beautifully chopped Florida orange segments that add flavor without overwhelming the seafood, obviously the star of the show.
It's dressed with a Citrus Honey Ginger Emulsion mixed in.
Peachy personally gravitated further to the contrast in coolness with her favorite color, GREEN: dressed basil evoo with a hint of mint encircled this wonder from the sea.
In this high holy season of the Stanley Cup Finals (are you reading NHL Peachy) the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers certainly are dreaming of what they might put in the cup to drink out of it. Well guys, why not think about what you could EAT out of it? To that end, gorgeous Medium Rare Tuna, Tonos in Greek, is majestically perched upon a bed of smashingly fresh cooked vegetables teaming up for a delicious main course to celebrate summer in spectacular fasion.
The tuna itself is gracefully herb-crusted with basil and parsley and the slightest touch of mint, with an alluring ginger soy vinaigrette baked in to the tuna to wow your summer taste levels.
A vegetable medley of sauteed spinach in evoo, baby carrots, wild shiitake and cremini mushrooms, and ravishing roasted peppers are encircled with the same sublime green: dressed basil evoo with a hint of mint.
Finally, no summer is complete without the right amount of sorbet and ice cream and it's crafted fresh daily on premises at Ammos Estiatorio for you to finish you meal with just the right touch of the season! The ice creams flavors are constant: strawberry, chocolate, fig and vanilla, each delicious in their own right. Opt for your favorite flavor! The fig is truly authentic and unique so if you like figs too, absolutely try it.
The sorbets vary daily and of all of these, Peachy personally totally loved the raspberry sorbet, shown here on the left with coconut. Lemon might come to the party another day.
Also, Ammos plans the best events around centrally located steps away from Grand Central Terminal.
Also, if you see Dimitris wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON JULY 4TH!
Not only will you see Dimitris's smiling face along with all your favorite staff this summer, but also you will see his talented son George who is a fabulous addition to the Nakos Hospitality team this summer.
Ammos Estiatorio continues to earn our Highest Recommendation, and remember they have been a Peachy's Pick since 2011.
Open for lunch and dinner
52 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
T: 212.922.9999
OPENING TIMES
Monday to Friday 11:45am-10:45pm
Saturday 4:00pm-10:30pm
Their website tells us:
Ammos presents itself as a distinguished Greek seafood establishment situated in the bustling heart of Manhattan. Recognized as a leading Greek seafood venue in New York, we specialize in crafting dishes with the finest seafood, infused with traditional Mediterranean flavors. Whether one seeks an upscale Greek dining experience or a lively Mediterranean culinary adventure, Ammos pledges an unparalleled gastronomic journey. Our menu boasts a selection ranging from whole grilled fish to delectable shellfish, showcasing our commitment to offering fresh and authentic seafood that evokes the essence of the Aegean coast. Join us at Ammos to savor a taste of Greece amid the vibrant landscape of New York City.
