Gulluoglu

"E" and I stopped for a little break and snack at this NYC Midtown East cafe for some fresh baklava. We tried the pistachio and the walnut ($3.25 each mini serving) because they were sold out of the combination walnut & pistachio baklava.

They had a strange cheeselike flavor that we were not used to.

I also had a lemonade ($2.50) and "E" had a turkish coffee ($2.25).

"E" had vacationed for several weeks in Turkey and said the coffee was good and the food (ordered by the neighborhing tables) looked authentic.

Kellari Taverna

...is located near NYC's Times Square at 19 West 44th Street and offers a $32.95 3-course prix fixe pre-theatre menu.

"A" and I both had a glass of Riesling ($11/each) while we enjoyed the fresh bread and complimentary hummus spread (ignoring the beets and olives).

"A" started with the Spanakopita - phyllo filled with spinach, feta and leeks.

I had the Kalamari - grilled squid with olive oil and lemon emulsion.

"A" had the Kotopoulo - roasted, natural chicken with feta-infused mashed potatoes.

I had the Seafood Yiouvetsi - oven roasted orzo with shrimp, mussels and clams.

For dessert "A" had the Karidopita - honey-walnut cake with house made fig ice cream and I had the Baklava - almonds and walnuts in phyllo with clove honey.

Baklava

I have been anxious to try Poseidon Bakery because I enjoy baklava. Located on Ninth Avenue in NYC's Hell's Kitchen at 629 Ninth Avenue this bakery offers many traditional Greek pastries. The inside decor is not fancy, but the offerings looked marvelous.

I tried the baklava ($3/pc) and it was rich with honey and predominantly nuts. I prefer a little more phyllo dough in my baklava though. I would like to return to try their other treats.