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Uncle Nick's Ouzaria

Last weekend, my friend Adam and I ate at Uncle Nick's Ouzaria, a place that was panned by Chowhound. After eating there, I disagree with the Chowhound reviews, I found it a solid Greek place. It was easily as good as Forest Hill's Corfu, which has good Chowhound reviews. My review follows after the jump.

First we got a selection of four dips, an eggplant, a cheese, a garlic, and a salmon roe dip. It came with a supply of nice fresh pita bread. It was very nice. After the meal, I took this home with me, and the garlic dip really smelled up the subway car. Very few people were on my end of the car, but on the other end it was more than twice as crowded.

Next, we got a huge and delicious Greek Salad. I'm not a big salad eater, but this was great and simple, just tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.

We also got a shrimp dish in a tomato sauce, which was nice, but nothing special. Adam thought the sauce was quite good, while I thought it was merely OK.

Last, and best, was a grilled octopus and squid. Very simple, tender, but with a good texture and nice grilled taste.

All in all, fairly solid. There are better Greek places, I know, but at least if you get these items, you won't be disappointed.