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DINING ACROPOLIS GREEK
Pastitsio
Owners Debbie and John Douvris
ADDRESS
871 Howard Ave., Ste. A Biloxi
CONTACT
228.207.8787
SOCIAL
Facebook
@Acropolis Greek Restaurant
HOURS
Mon-Wed
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs-Sat
11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Closed Sun
story and photos by Anne Pitre
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Acropolis Greek Restaurant is a new gem in the heart of downtown Biloxi. This cute, up-and-coming eatery is now under the ownership of John and Debbie Dou- vris, who took over in November after relo- cating from Florida. They’ve brought with them a commitment to authentic Greek flavors and big plans for the communi- ty—including upcoming loyalty programs and specials for military, first responders, and medical workers. Keep an eye on their Facebook page—good things are coming!
To get acquainted with the menu, we started with the Mediterranean Sampler, the perfect entry point for anyone wanting a taste of everything. The platter arrived with warm pita, hummus, tzatziki, fresh
veggies, stuffed grape leaves, keftedes, shaved gyro meat, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. The olives were the plumpest and juiciest I’ve had outside of Europe. The dolmades—meat-free in this case— were chilled, herbaceous, and almost creamy.
The hummus leaned chickpea-forward, with nutty tahini and subtle lemon and garlic rounding it out. The keftedes (Greek meatballs) arrived lightly charred and drizzled with a creamy sauce. However, the standout was the gyro meat. Instead of using pre-cut strips cooked on a grill which is common in many restaurants, Acropolis prepares theirs the authentic way: roasted on a vertical spit and shaved paper-thin