Psari sta Karvouna: Grilled Fish at Cyma

@ mirandablue

Pronounced PSAH-ree stah KAR-voo-nah is Greek for grilled fish.  Greeks love grilled fish and seafood, and with simple recipes that showcase the natural flavors.  These are the grilled fish U and I had at Cyma, a Greek taverna.  There were choices of how we wanted our fish---char-grilled or roasted cedar planked.  We agreed on char-grilled salmon and swordfish.  The salmon fillet was tender with buttery flavor while my swordfish was moist, meaty and sweet-flavored.  The sauce was a simple concoction of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano or thyme, and with a slice of lemon.

@ mirandablue

Kalí óreksi!  (Bon appetit!)

Posted for Food Friday and Food Trip Friday

Entrée at Cyma

@ mirandablue

Hungry stomachs brought us to Cyma, a Greek-inspired taverna, in Eastwood one Wednesday night when we couldn't find a certain restaurant.   It's been a while since I last dined at Cyma, and was looking forward to the waiters shouting "Opa!" when flaming saganaki was served.  U and I wanted a Greek salad but we were famished and wanted something quick [or I would faint!].  The waiter brought us Htipiti---a plate of warm pita bread with dip of creamed feta cheese, hint of roasted spicy peppers and extra-virgin olive oil.  This meze relieved our hunger until the salad was served.

My salad was Tonnos Salata, a dish of mixed greens with seared Ahi tuna, roasted bell pepper, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted walnuts, feta cheese and summer herb vinaigrette dressing.

@ mirandablue

I always enjoy the distinctive taste of Greek food, and Cyma is worth coming back to.  Will post the main course next week (if I don't forget :p).


Oh, and spotted a celeb at Cyma---Aiza Seguerra and party were in the next table.:p

Posted for Food Friday and Food Trip Friday