"Not only do we love the food at Greekman’s, we also love the kitsch. This lively Silver Lake spot (previously Freedman’s) is adorned with miniature marble busts and grapevines, with a walled blue and white patio in the parking lot. Even after several ouzo shots, it does not teleport you to Paros, but it’s nice. Nights here involve white wine from the islands and small plates of tender grilled octopus, lamb chops over tzatziki, and feta-stuffed phyllo pockets that we’d happily order ten times over if the prices didn’t add up so quickly. Use Greekman’s for drinks and a few bites, and you’ll have plenty of fun." - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren, garrett snyder