Sunday, February 24, 2013

Demitri's Feast


I am wishing it wasn't 30 degrees. That it would be instead, slightly overcast, with a brisk breeze blowing through. The perfect weather for bundling into warm leather jackets, holding hands and craving rice pudding. 

But not just any rice pudding, I am wishing for the weather for the rizogalo from Demitri's Feast. 


I am dreaming of stepping into a warm, bustling little cafe. 


Of fire engine red tables. 

Smiles and gleaming white waiter's teeth. 


There is just an incredibly welcoming vibe to Demitri's Feast, my eyes were busy for ages, hopping around a wall turned into a scrapbook of memories and Greek pride. 


I giggled at the photo of the rather young looking George Calombaris. How much more he's done since that picture I'm sure!



I loved the bright red teapot, matching the fire engine red table, which brought a pop of colour to the overcast day outside. I also adore the deep, rich and heavily spiced chai, which you must slowly sip on and savour. 


Ah, yes, that rizogalo. A greek rice pudding topped with wild spiced figs. I personally can't imagine having it in hot weather. A hearty bowl, heaving of sweet, honeyed rice, with spicy yet sweet figs. It was rich, richer than breakfast should be, but there were no complaints here, this is comfort food. Although I did struggle to finish it due to how rich and filling it was!


Brad ordered, on my behalf, the baked eggs with sweet and sour peppers with black pudding. Because he knows that anything with black pudding in the menu is singing out to me. As this did. Piping hot and full of flavour. Smile inducing. 


Brad told me this particular morning, after we had finished eating, that he was glad I was going to the States with him. 

I had been honestly fretting, up to this point, that my bubble of excitement of going to the States was overwhelming him, that constantly sending links of hotels and restaurants and things to do would be invading into his work time and creating more anxiety than enthusiasm, but a quiet smile and a steady tone, cleared all that up in an instant.

Which is why these sort of mornings are so precious to me. 

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13 comments:

  1. Oooh how exciting, when are you travelling? We are hoping to go to the states for our delayed honeymoon next year (although my finances are telling me it might be the year after!) I love rice pudding, mum used to make the best when we were kids!

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    1. We're heading to the states mid June :) He has a conference in Rochester, at the end of June, so at first wasn't sure if we were going together but ended up booking my tickets towards the end of January! So very excited!

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    2. EEEEKKK! So much fun! What cities are you hoping to get to? I'm looking for foodie tips for our trip ;)

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    3. Indeed! I'm soooo excited! :) We're getting into LA, going then to San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Rochester then New York! Will definitely be sharing where I'm checking out and what I've discovered when there! :)

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  2. "constantly sending links of hotels and restaurants and things to do"
    That sounds like me when I am researching a trip, always sending J emails.
    I will find out the name of the restaurant where J had dinner in Seattle, he is still raving about it. I am currently looking at San Fran restuarants now for over Easter, so will be able to recommend(or not) before you go.

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    1. Haha, I think girls just naturally have more of an inclination to plan things maybe? :)

      Would absolutely love to have recommendations! Please do feel free to email me, I haven't even had an opportunity to look into where to eat in San Fran yet! :)

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  3. Ashley, this is such a sweet post! Very lovely and evocative.

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    1. Thanks Leaf! :) I had been looking forward to write this post, just some that are more inspired that others hey? :)

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  4. awwww young love! Can't wait to see what you guys get up to over there!

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    1. Bahaha, I'm already calling him an old man... ;)

      But can't wait! June is too farrrrr!

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  5. I am SO SO SO happy for you and Brad going to the States but at the same time I'm SUPER jealous!!! :) Can't wait to see what you guys get up to!

    Ps I need to make time to try Demitris Feast looks so good! I'm craving creamy and warm rice or oat porridge :P

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  6. So jealous! I wish I had enough leave saved up already!

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  7. I like Demitri's Feast! I should visit more often, the food is lovely and the ambience cosy! I'll admit, I HATE planning trips! I leave it to my travel buddies and am totally happy to tag along!

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