MEDITERRANEAN
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Better Bite
99 Washington Ave., Albany, 694-4400. This locally-owned
establishment serves up omelettes, triple-decker sandwiches
and features a New York-style menu. Takeout available. On/off-premises
catering for private parties. Serving 7 AM-4 PM Mon-Fri.
MC, V. $
A Taste of Greece
193 Lark St., Albany, 426-9000. A bistro setting serving
up the gamut of Greek fare: spanakopita, dolomades, Greek
salad, gyros and souvlaki, kebabs, moussaka and more; extensive
vegetarian menu. Serving beer and wine. Takeout, delivery
and catering available. Serving 11-10 Mon-Fri, 4-10 Sat-Sun.
MC, V. $$
BFS Restaurant & Catering
1736 Western Ave., Guilderland. 452-6342, bfsrestaurant.com.
Fine Mediterranean cuisine. Falafels, spanakopita, kebabs,
baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, veggie platters and many other
Lebanese, Moroccan, Egyptian, Greek and Italian dishes.
Heart-healthy, vegetarian and kids menus available. Expanded
beer and wine list. Eat in or take out; on/off-premises
catering available. Takeout available 8 AM and serving 11
AM-9 PM Mon-Sat. Closed Sunday. AE, MC, V. $$$
The Chariot
5180 Western Turnpike, Guilderland, 356-1116. Traditional
Greek and Mediterranean items are featured on a menu that
also includes lamb, pasta, beef, chicken, veal and seafood
entrées. Vegetarian selections. Full bar. On/off-premises
catering and banquet facilities. Takeout available. Serving
dinner 4-9 Tue-Thu, 4-10 Fri-Sat, 4-8 Sun. Closed Mon. Reservations
suggested on weekends and necessary for parties of six or
more. AE, MC, V. $$$
Hidden Café
Delaware Plaza, Delaware Avenue, Delmar, 439-8800. Voted
Metroland’s best-kept secret three years in a row,
this café has intimate and casual dining featuring falafel,
kabobs, wine and beer, wonderful salads, and innovative
entrées created by chef-owner Joseph Soliman. Serving dinner
4:30-9 Tue-Sat, lunch 11-3 Tues-Fri, noon-3 Sat. Closed
Sun-Mon. AE,MC, V. $$.