September 2011
I have avoided Vlora for quite some time because it always seems to be excessively noisy when I stroll by, but I brought an out-of-town friend here for dinner a few days ago because I had a Bloom Spot certificate for 60 bucks (we paid only $0.60 for our meal...tipping on the full total of course...this is why I am so addicted to ALL certificate sites!!!) But I digress...
I was very impressed with the service and my meal! I must say I truly underestimated Vlora.
THE SERVICE:
Anyone who knows me is aware of my obsession with http://Opentable.com and collecting my points! AND that I always make sure I am checked it to avoid a "No Show" nasty gram from the website. This obsession is only second to buying certificates from groupon and the like.
I'd made a reservation via opentable and upon our arrival, the host could not locate it. It clearly was a mistake on my part, but he allowed me the time to make a new reservation on my phone and honored it! This started my evening off just right :0) It's the little things in life after all...
The wait staff were polite and quite attentive throughout our entire meal...keeping our water glasses full and simply making sure we were well tended to.
THE PROPERTY:
I really love the interior of this place. There were intimate corners on the periphery indoors and on the outdoor patio, larger seating areas for groups, a lounge-like space with couches and coffee tables, and a bar area with hightops and a dark, modern feel. All of this without the feeling of being closed in or claustrophobic. The space was actually quite airy. It seemed to have it all for whatever kind of mood you are in at the time.
THE FOOD:
I started with the arancini which were fantastic. I loved the addition of feta cheese folded into the rice. It fused the Italian origin of the dish with the Mediterranean-driven menu. My friend started with a healthy portion of minestrone soup (du jour) which she seemed to enjoy.
For my entrée, I enjoyed the pan-seared filet of basa. This was my first time trying the white Mediterranean fish and it was very nice. The fish was light and flaky and the outside slightly crisp, topped with tomato and bits of olive. The sides were great as well (mashed potato and sautéed spinach). Nothing lacked seasoning and the portions were perfect.
I am looking forward to visiting again ...on another peaceful Monday evening.
I have avoided Vlora for quite some time because it always seems to be excessively noisy when I stroll by, but I brought an out-of-town friend here for dinner a few days ago because I had a Bloom Spot certificate for 60 bucks (we paid only $0.60 for our meal...tipping on the full total of course...this is why I am so addicted to ALL certificate sites!!!) But I digress...
I was very impressed with the service and my meal! I must say I truly underestimated Vlora.
THE SERVICE:
Anyone who knows me is aware of my obsession with http://Opentable.com and collecting my points! AND that I always make sure I am checked it to avoid a "No Show" nasty gram from the website. This obsession is only second to buying certificates from groupon and the like.
I'd made a reservation via opentable and upon our arrival, the host could not locate it. It clearly was a mistake on my part, but he allowed me the time to make a new reservation on my phone and honored it! This started my evening off just right :0) It's the little things in life after all...
The wait staff were polite and quite attentive throughout our entire meal...keeping our water glasses full and simply making sure we were well tended to.
THE PROPERTY:
I really love the interior of this place. There were intimate corners on the periphery indoors and on the outdoor patio, larger seating areas for groups, a lounge-like space with couches and coffee tables, and a bar area with hightops and a dark, modern feel. All of this without the feeling of being closed in or claustrophobic. The space was actually quite airy. It seemed to have it all for whatever kind of mood you are in at the time.
THE FOOD:
I started with the arancini which were fantastic. I loved the addition of feta cheese folded into the rice. It fused the Italian origin of the dish with the Mediterranean-driven menu. My friend started with a healthy portion of minestrone soup (du jour) which she seemed to enjoy.
For my entrée, I enjoyed the pan-seared filet of basa. This was my first time trying the white Mediterranean fish and it was very nice. The fish was light and flaky and the outside slightly crisp, topped with tomato and bits of olive. The sides were great as well (mashed potato and sautéed spinach). Nothing lacked seasoning and the portions were perfect.
I am looking forward to visiting again ...on another peaceful Monday evening.
www.vloraboston.com
Vlora accepts reservations through www.opentable.com
Update (5/2012):
Lunch items @Vlora:
The Vegetarian Moussaka: layered medley of eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, potato, swiss cheese, tomato, served with fresh, light garlic yogurt and cucumber sauce was fantastic!
The Albanian Tava: baked casserole of zucchini, yellow squash, potato, tomato, onion, okra, béchamel, parmiggiano, swiss cheese was amazing and the perfect portion for lunch!
Vlora accepts reservations through www.opentable.com
Update (5/2012):
Lunch items @Vlora:
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| Veggie Moussaka |
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| Albanian Tava |
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| Shrimp Saganaki: sauteed shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce! |
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