Mo' Avast

Palermo


When your papà is Puglian and your mamá Greek, it makes sense to open a restaurant dedicated to Puglian-Greek cuisine. That's exactly what siblings Barbara and Emanuela have done, their cross-cultural eatery serving delicacies such as fried zucchini flowers stuffed with feta, and octopus balls served on creamy hummus. If you're in a group, call ahead and request the private mezzanine table.


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