Longtime restaurateur Yianni Ioannou opens KOVO a Modern Mediterranean in the thriving Paradise Village Gateway shopping center on the northeast corner of Tatum and Shea. We had the opportunity to savory the tasty dishes at KOVO. The Mediterranean feel is evident in the restaurants decor beautiful tile adorns the walls of KOVO which in Greek means to “crave”.
Ioannou, grew up helping out in his family-owned restaurant in his home country, the island of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. After moving to the United States, he operated several Greek restaurant chains in multiple states. The menu at KOVO has been shaped by Ioannou’s time in Greek restaurants, his travels throughout the Mediterranean, as well as his Cyprian roots.
According to Ioannou, “We are excited to bring to the Valley the simple, delicious flavors and bright spices of the Mediterranean. This area of the globe is a melting pot of cultures and culinary influences. This diversity of cuisine will be showcased at KOVO in a modern, approachable way.”
Dinner was a tasty mix of sampling of Mediterranean cuisine, there are a wide variety of shared plates, such as housemade hummus and tzatziki, grilled eggplant and Halloumi, sheftalia (homemade Greek sausage), or grilled octopus. In addition, other items found across the region are served, such as bruschetta and cheese boards, as well as lamb burgers, kebabs, and salads. KOVO has a separate takeout area featuring an assortment of homemade sweet and savory pastries, including spanakopita, baklava, and bougatsa, to name a few, plus fresh Greek yogurt creations and coffee.
In addition to signature cocktails and local craft beer, KOVO has a thoughtfully selected Worldly wine menu, featuring wines from New Zealand, Greece, France, Spain, Italy and South Africa, as well as California and Oregon.
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Until next time,
Sandra
