By Vivek Deora
Situated in Midtown West in the shadow of the esteemed Carnegie Hall, Molyvos has been dazzling its patrons with authentic Greek cuisine since 1997. This past week I was fortunate enough to attend a special Greek wine pairing, highlighting an array of fabulous dishes with the perfect wine selections.
Our wine sponsor, Estate Voyatzi was at the ready to accompany the culinary masterpieces presented by a collaboration between Molyvos Executive Chef, Carlos Carreto and consulting Greek Celebrity Chef, Diane Kochilas. Yannis Voyatzis whose family has a three-generation heritage as winemakers was on hand to deliver details about the wines from one of Greece’s leading vineyards.
We started off our feast with Kozani Saffron Seared Scallops (grilled leeks, carrots, Lesvos basil, citrus and caper sauce) paired with the Assyrtiko Chardonnay-Malvasia Aromatica, Ktima Voyatzi, Velento, 2013. Executed to perfection this was a spectacular beginning that rapidly started to articulate the beauty of the wines being presented.
Situated in Midtown West in the shadow of the esteemed Carnegie Hall, Molyvos has been dazzling its patrons with authentic Greek cuisine since 1997. This past week I was fortunate enough to attend a special Greek wine pairing, highlighting an array of fabulous dishes with the perfect wine selections.
Our wine sponsor, Estate Voyatzi was at the ready to accompany the culinary masterpieces presented by a collaboration between Molyvos Executive Chef, Carlos Carreto and consulting Greek Celebrity Chef, Diane Kochilas. Yannis Voyatzis whose family has a three-generation heritage as winemakers was on hand to deliver details about the wines from one of Greece’s leading vineyards.
We started off our feast with Kozani Saffron Seared Scallops (grilled leeks, carrots, Lesvos basil, citrus and caper sauce) paired with the Assyrtiko Chardonnay-Malvasia Aromatica, Ktima Voyatzi, Velento, 2013. Executed to perfection this was a spectacular beginning that rapidly started to articulate the beauty of the wines being presented.
Next up was the quite unique Braised Octopus Ravioli (tomato, spices, Voyatzis Xinomavro) paired with the Xinomavro, Ktima Voyatzi, Velvento, 2009, as well as used in the braising liquid, this was a unique and delicious dish.
The third course consisted of the Rabbit Salmi (pearl onions, warm spices, red wine, raisins, potato roasted garlic crema) paired with both the 2007 and 2010 Xinomavro, Merlot-Cabernet Sauvgnon, Ktima Voyatzi, Velvento. Traditional and was delicious.
To finish us off, we indulged in the Kozani Milk Pie (strawberry rhubarb spoon sweet) paired with Xinomavro‐Moschomavro, Ktima Voyatzi, Velvento, 2013—a happy ending indeed!
All in all, a superlative experience. Molyvos is a world-class Greek restaurant by any measure and Estate Voyatzi has truly opened my eyes to what a gift wines from Greece can be.
www.molyvos.com
The third course consisted of the Rabbit Salmi (pearl onions, warm spices, red wine, raisins, potato roasted garlic crema) paired with both the 2007 and 2010 Xinomavro, Merlot-Cabernet Sauvgnon, Ktima Voyatzi, Velvento. Traditional and was delicious.
To finish us off, we indulged in the Kozani Milk Pie (strawberry rhubarb spoon sweet) paired with Xinomavro‐Moschomavro, Ktima Voyatzi, Velvento, 2013—a happy ending indeed!
All in all, a superlative experience. Molyvos is a world-class Greek restaurant by any measure and Estate Voyatzi has truly opened my eyes to what a gift wines from Greece can be.
www.molyvos.com
