Earlier in June, Taverna Agora Greek Restaurant & Bar opened its new downtown location at 326 Hillsborough St. in Raleigh, North Carolina. Taverna Agora has relocated from Glenwood Ave. after twelve years. Lou Moshakos, founder of LM Restaurants Inc., the hospitality company that manages Taverna Agora, said the decision to relocate to downtown Raleigh was easy. “Our Glenwood lease was expiring and I was looking for other locations. This area of downtown Raleigh is up and coming and we want to be a part of that growth and excitement in the community.” The new location is freestanding, two levels and over 5000 square feet, with a dining room and private event space that will seat up to 35 people downstairs, and an open-air patio and bar upstairs. The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as Sunday brunch. The menu has expanded to include lunch and brunch items, but traditional favorites including the Village Salad, flaming Saganaki, Lamb Shank, Mousaka and Stuffed Pork Chops are still there. Established in 2003, Taverna Agora is a Greek kitchen and bar serving authentic, homemade Greek cuisine, unique wines, beers and hand-crafted cocktails. LM Restaurants is a hospitality management group based out of Raleigh affiliated with several restaurants in the south east including Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Hops Supply Co., Carolina Ale House, Oceanic Oceanfront Dining, Henry’s and Eddie Romanelli’s.
Taverna Agora Greek Restaurant & Bar – 326 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, North Carolina (919/881-8333 www.tavernaagora.com)
LM Restaurants Inc. – 6510 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 200, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 (919/851-0858 www.lmrest.com)