Dio Deka Restaurant, Serving Fine Hellenic Cuisine, Opens For Lunch

DIO DEKA, THE SILICON VALLEY'S DESTINATION RESTURANT FOR FINE HELLENIC CUISINE, OPENS ITS DOORS FOR LUNCH


Chef Salvatore Calisi and the managing partners of Dio Deka are pleased to announce that as of Tuesday, March 6th Dio Deka restaurant, located at 210 E. Main St. in the quaint town of Los Gatos, has opened it's doors for lunch. Dio Deka has commanded great success since day-one, opening to rave reviews last November from critics and foodies alike. Guests come from all over the Silicon Valley, filling the restaurant seven nights a week to get a taste of Chef Calisi's fresh and innovative Hellenic cuisine. "We're thrilled with the great response we've received from both our guests and the community since Dio Deka's opening," comments Managing Partner Nikos Kalouris, "With the success we've garnered so far it seemed natural to take the next step and also offer a lunch menu," he says.

The lunch menu, served Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., features a variety of favorites from the dinner menu including Chef Salvatore Calisi's succulent premium rib-cut, Australian grass-fed lamb chops and his breathtaking Moussaka. The lunch menu also features a number of dishes new to the Dio Deka line-up including Lath�nia, flatbread from the island of Kimolos with grilled vegetables, basil, pesto, fresh mozzarella and Manouri cheese, brushed with garlic olive oil, sea salt and sesame seeds; Gyros, homemade lamb sausage, scallions, tzatziki, sweet vine-ripened tomatoes and lemon olive oil, wrapped in a grilled flatbread; and Souvlaki, coriander-crusted grilled pork kebabs, savory tomato jam, and wild mushroom orzo. Lunch entrees range in price from $15 - $34.

ABOUT DIO DEKA
Founded by Stratton and Jody Sclavos and Greek restaurateurs Nikos Kalouris, Vagelis Papazisis, Yiani Dulles, Julian Abbott, and Petros Katopodis in 2006, Dio Deka celebrates all aspects of fine Hellenic cuisine and culture. Located in the Hotel Los Gatos in the historic and charming downtown village of Los Gatos, Dio Deka's focus is fine Hellenic cuisine served in a warm and relaxing setting with a commitment to old-world hospitality. Dio Deka boasts one of the Silicon Valley's most extensive wine lists. Chef Calisi's delectable menu of innovative dishes inspired by traditional Greek recipes, combined with Dio Deka's exquisite service, make Dio Deka the perfect location for both business lunches or a casual meal with friends. Dio Deka also offers a number of banquet and catering options for weddings, business meetings and special events. The catering and banquet program, overseen by managing partner Vagelis Papazisis, allows Dio Deka to accommodate large parties or corporate events.

Located at 210 E. Main Street in Los Gatos, Dio Deka is open Monday-Friday for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and daily for dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A full menu is offered at the bar during lunch and dinner hours.

All credit cards are accepted; reservations are recommended. Complimentary valet parking is available for Dio Deka guests. Please visit www.diodeka.com or call Nikos Kalouris at 408.354.7700 for more information.
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