Leslie, Founder of SobeSavvy.com visits Taverna Agora to #TakeBackLunch during Triangle Restaurant Week
Greece is known for many things. The Acropolis and inventing the modern Olympic games just to name a few. Something else Greece is known for… healthy and delicious food! Whether it’s how they cook their lamb or use feta cheese in different dishes, Greek cuisine is adored worldwide. Although Greece is 5,000 miles away and eating there for lunch or dinner tomorrow is impossible for most, I have some great news. Greece is right here in the City of Oaks in the form of Taverna Agora Restaurant!
Taverna Agora is a bi-level restaurant serving authentic Greek cuisine in the heart of downtown Raleigh
Located in downtown Raleigh,NC, Taverna Agora offers old world flavors and rustic roots “reminiscent of gathering places found in Greece.” As soon as you walk in you get a feeling of traditional mixed with modern. The atmosphere is quite charming and I loved the decor both inside and on the covered rooftop patio.
At Taverna Agora, get ready to Eat, Drink,OPA!
SobeSavvy.com was invited there for lunch during the special Triangle Restaurant Week that runs from June 4 thru June 10. For a fixed price, you get to try dishes from the regular menu at a discount. Lunch at Taverna Agora during this special is $15 per person (plus tax/gratuity) for 3 COURSES! THAT is such a great deal don’t you think?!
Taverna Agora’s TRW Lunch Menu
Drinks are not included with TRW Lunch menu but I shared on my instastories two cocktails identified as “Village Favorites”. Both the Greek Mule and Greek Lemonade were refreshing!
We started with a couple of great cocktails and got down to the business of food. Our waiter welcomed me back (since I dined there before) and gave a warm welcome to my guest who was there for the first time. We ordered an appetizer, entrée and dessert from the special Triangle Restaurant Week menu as follows:
1ST COURSE
Greek Village Salad at Taverna Agora
Options were Lemon Chicken soup or a choice of two different salads. Both the Greek Village Salad and the Watermelon and Feta Salad were fresh and flavorful. I also was pleased to see that the portions were big enough to share with each other. Thanks to the quality of the balsamic vinegar combined with watermelon and feta, I have found a new fave summer salad!
Watermelon and Feta Salad at Taverna Agora
2ND COURSE & 3RD COURSE
It’s Lunchtime at Taverna Agora!
For entrees we went with the Chicken Penne and a Gyro Pita. Each of these were quite good and we were impressed again by the quality of the ingredients used. I have leftovers of the pasta that I can’t wait to enjoy! We both finished with their signature Greek dessert of Baklava.
Save room for Taverna Agora’s dessert…the 3rd course was amazing!
SobeSavvy Tip: Make some time and join Taverna Agora during your lunchtime to #TakeBackLunch. Studies show you’ll be happier and more productive when you back away from your desk, leave the screen and take time for lunch. You could even win a midday meal for 10! Enter >>>>here.
#TakeBackLunch on June 15th National Take Back The Lunch Break Day at Taverna Agora!
Triangle Restaurant Week ends Sunday but there’s still time to experience multiple dishes and flavors and immerse yourself in the tastes of Greece. You can still get those amazing dishes on their regular menu but don’t miss this chance to try the TRW Menu at this great price! Plus service was attentive and professional and I loved the setting. For all of those reasons combined with delicious food, hurry down to Taverna Agora!
TAVERNA AGORA
326 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Thanks Taverna Agora for hosting SobeSavvy.com! I really enjoyed my dining experience and looking forward to next time!
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Such a delicious restaurant! When I worked in Raleigh, we ate their for lunch many times. I was never disappointed, and I’m not even a huge fan of Greek food.
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You make a good point..you don’t have to be a fan of Greek food to like food here!
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Sounds like a great place to dine for Greek food! As a child I grew up next door to a Greek family who loved to share their dishes, and I’d love to give Taverna Agora a try!
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What an awesome memory! Cheers to making new ones at Taverna Agora.
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I still haven’t been to Taverna Agora! These photos have my mouth watering…sounds like I need to head there ASAP!
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I dined there recently and the ambiance is great! It’s a cute place. That Greek Village Salad is right up my alley and looks delicious!
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It really is a cute place with a lovely atmosphere.
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I have two sisters who live in Raleigh, and this looks like a spot that they would love to experience by themselves or with co-workers. The food looks so appetizing.
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During my time there, I noticed solo diners, couples, families, coworkers, friends..everybody enjoying their food!
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This looks delicious. Greek food is definitely not something I’ve had many times. I’ll definitely have to venture out and try new foods more often.
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My first intro was probably greek salad and gyros. I enjoy olive oil, fresh veggies, and grilled meats used in their cuisine.
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Greek food is delicious.I love ordering a Greek salad but it’s been awhile since I’ve had a Gyro.
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This looks like a cute spot. The food looks delicious and the drinks look quite refreshing. I love a good cocktail. I’ve heard of baklava, but I’ve never had it.
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Oooh. I’m definitely going to give this a visit. Chapel Hill has a Greek spot I love, but I don’t plan to battle that parking situation.
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I love Greek food and this looks so delicious! I need to remember this place the next time I visit home!
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The food and atmosphere look amazing! Those drinks had my eyes wide open!!!!
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