Weak Greek

Restaurant: Joe Fetas

Country of Origin: Greece 

Location: 290 Lake St, St Catharines

How was it?

The hype was bigger than the taste.

Going into Joe Fetas, I had heard many great things, and in return I expected great things.

From a 4.5/5 star average review on Google, to being featured on a National TV show, Joe Fetas has a reputation for being incredible.

There was nothing inherently wrong with Joe Fetas but it wasn't the fanatic, phenomenal, last meal on death row, dinner I was expecting.

It's possible I decided to eat at the wrong time, or that the chef was drinking ouzo before I got there, but the food wasn't as delicious as promised. 

The restaurant itself was nice.
Completely decorated in Greek decor, featuring large Greek columns, illustrations, and barrels Joe Fetas had an authentic greek feel.


The restaurant has a large dining room with an even larger set of windows. 

Unfortunately, in a Canadian winter, large windows mean low temperatures, and it could easily be felt.
It got to the point that I had to politely ask to be moved further from the window after I noticed my friend shivering while wearing a coat.

On a positive note, service was great; very quick and caring.
Ordering to eating took less than 15 minutes.
Portions were a decent and filling size.
I was brought a salad and bread before my food even arrived. 

Overall I could tell this was a good restaurant, I think I may have just come on an off day.

I will give this restaurant a second try, and you should give it a first.

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More Japanese Please

Restaurant: Wind

Country of Origin: Japanese

Location: Garden Park, St. Catharines

How was it?

I entered Wind on a cold winter day; stomach empty, and hopes high.

It was evident from the moment I entered Wind I was in for something special.
There was a line-up of hungry people longer than the corridor could accommodate.
Had the demographic of the crowd been younger, I'd have thought I was in line to meet Justin Bieber.
Thankfully this wasn't the case.

After a brief wait, me and my party were brought to a table and handed a menus.
The crisp gold lettering on the all black bound menu was simple and beautiful, the interior was anything but. 
Once I opened the menu I was bombarded with what seemed like thousands of options. 
As someone with zero Japanese food experience, this was a tad overwhelming. 

Thankfully my dining partners deciphered this hieroglyphic like selection of food choices for me.
"Go with the Pad Thai, mango sushi, strawberry sushi, cucumber sushi, chicken stir fry, and spring rolls." I was told by my friend. 

I may have been hungry, but that amount of food seemed a bit absurd for one person. 
Attempting to order solely one or two items suggested, I was assured I should trust my party and order everything at once.

I'm glad I listened. 
It wasn't until the food was brought to the table that I realized these weren't meal sized portions, but instead appetizers. 

The food was endless and I ate accordingly. 
Everything brought to me was delicious and consumed in approximately 3 seconds.
If you want to test your stomachs capacity, this is the place to do it.

If you're starving and can stand a crowd, I would highly recommend Wind.

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