Stina Pizzeria

By: Zachary Blumberg

The change of the seasons can lead one to want for hotter days. Since a visit to a hotter a part of the globe isn’t at all times on the menu, the subsequent smartest thing could also be to take pleasure in one thing that reminds us of a sunnier time of yr. A go to to Stina Pizzeria— a Mediterranean BYOB restaurant situated at 1705 Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia—is one strategy to do it. Experiencing the menu at Stina is like taking a tour of the Mediterranean itself, particularly the meals – and all the nice and cozy smiles that accompany it—are positive to remind one in all hotter instances.

Stina Pizzeria opened in 2019, however the Chef behind the meals has been within the restaurant business for greater than 20 years. Chef Bobby Saritsoglou believes in placing his heritage into his meals, and his Greek roots may be seen all through the menu. Living proof: his fried smelts and Spanakopita. Different menu highlights embody slow-cooked Spanish octopus with a black garlic puree, in addition to a each day rotating seafood particular. Non-seafood dishes are additionally obtainable and standard at Stina, with kebabs and varied Pedes (Pede is a pizza-like dish from Turkey) on the high of the checklist. After all, no pizzeria could be full with out pizza. At Stina, pies embody classics flavors like margherita and anchovy, however there are additionally much less conventional combos like eggplant or mortadella with pistachios, all made of their wood-burning oven.

Stina shouldn’t be solely residence to nice meals, however nice occasions as properly. The restaurant hosts wine dinners month-to-month that embody 4 or 5 course menus and a collaboration with a special visitor chef. Collaboration is central to Stina’s mission assertion as an eatery. Right here, flavors work collectively to make each dish particular, simply because the workers collaborates with the patrons to guarantee that the friends have a memorable expertise. So, in the event you’re eager for a visit some place heat with out even leaving the nation, then reserving a desk at Stina is very really useful. Simply keep in mind to carry your individual bottle (it’s BYOB), make a reservation (they suggest it), and prepare to take pleasure in a tour of the Mediterranean.