Event

Queens Dinner Club: Zenon Taverna

Join us at Zenon Taverna on a family-style Cypriot odyssey through 18 different dishes. Owner Stelios Papageorgiou was already a renowned chef when he left Cyprus for Astoria close to 40 years ago. Since 1988 Stelios has provided the tastiest, and most authentic Cypriot dining experience in Astoria. (And that's saying something!)

Besides being an excellent chef, Stelios has some open secrets to success:

The ingredients: All of his spices and wines used in his recipes come directly from Cyprus, and

It's a family affair: His wife Dora and 3 daughters Constantina, Elena, and Angela are all involved as in running the restaurant since its start

Cypriot Beer & Wine are on special. Full bar and soft drinks will also be available for sale Zenon. (ALL BEVERAGES ARE CASH ONLY)

Cold Mezes:

Kypriaki Salada - Cyprus Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, capers, imported Greek feta cheese and olives. Dressed in extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.

Tzatziki Yogurt & Cucumber dip
Greek yogurt and cucumber w/ fresh garlic, mint & a touch of sour cream

Melitzanosalada Eggplant dip
Roasted eggplant mashed with onion, parsley, Greek imported feta cheese and caper leaves

Scordalia Garlic dip
Mashed potatoes with fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. VEGAN

Tahini dip
Ground sesame seeds with fresh lemon juice and fresh garlic. VEGAN

Tarama Red Caviar dip
Carp roe (caviar) with mashed potatoes, onion, extra virgin olive oil & fresh lemon juice.

Hot Mezes:

Lunza Kokalo - Smoked Pork Ribs
marinated in red wine, smoked, & rubbed with crushed coriander, sliced and char-grilled.

Halloumi
Grilled sheep and goat milk cheese. Tastes best with fresh lemon.

Keftedes Arnisia Lamb Meatballs
Garlicky lamb meatballs char-grilled, seasoned with onion, parsley, salt, pepper and oregano.

Loukaniko Spitisio - Cyprus Sausages
Home-made with pork marinated in red wine, herbs and sxoinos a specialty Cypriot spice.

Souvlaki
Char-grilled pork kebab seasoned with oregano, salt and pepper.

Ortikia - Quails
Quails marinated in wine, lemon, oregano and garlic, char-grilled.

Sheftalia - Pork Meatballs
Char-grilled pork meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices.

Diganito Kalamari Fried Squid
Fresh calamari deep-fried in soy bean oil, seasoned with salt & fresh lemon.

Koupes
Bulgur wheat with minced pork & mint, herbs and spices. Add a touch of fresh lemon just before you enjoy your first bite!!!

Pastitio Greek Lasagna
Layers of long macaroni with crushed mint, topped with béchamel and grated halloumi cheese.

Octapodaki-Octopus
Char-grilled tender, large octopus seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and oregano.

Elliopitoues Olive Crescents
Home-made olive pies with sliced Kalamata olives, scallions & cilantro. VEGAN