This month we pair Pan on the Danforth with Pantheon in anticipation of — what else? — the 20th annual Taste of the Danforth. Which legendary Hellenic joint is more heavenly? You choose.
Pan |
vs. |
Pantheon |
| Chris Christodoulou (pictured, co-owner with wife, Soula). | Owner |
John Troupis (pictured, co-owner with Nick Parussis). |
| Garlic is a big part of Greek Cuisine. It goes with everything. | Greek ingredient you can’t live without? | I’d have to say feta cheese. |
| Souvlaki — you know exactly what it is. | Souvlaki or gyros? | I prefer souvlaki — it’s healthier. |
| Aphrodite — she’s prettier! | Dionysus or Aphrodite? | Both — they go hand in hand! |
| The dolmades — stuffed grape leaves. It’s a family recipe with fresh mint, which makes a huge difference. | Have any of your yia yia’s recipes made it onto the menu? | Our chicken soup is made the traditional way. It’s soothing and healing in the cold winters in the villages. |
| Glyfada is one of the best-kept secret areas in Greece. It’s an unbelievable combination of the mountains and the beach. | Best place to head to in Greece? | Depends on whether your married or single. If you're married, all of Greece. If you're single, head to Ios Island — or Athens. |
| We have a big tent and 14 people working on food preparation. | Are you doing anything special for Taste of the Danforth? | Yeah — were getting lots of water and staff for the restaurant! |
| I don’t know! But a well-known fact is that everybody's using “Opa!” | Little-known fact about the Greeks? | We don't give up that easily! |
| 516 DANFORTH AVE. | 407 DANFORTH AVE. |