{"id":1173,"date":"2013-05-22T00:57:53","date_gmt":"2013-05-22T04:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2013-05-22T12:18:33","modified_gmt":"2013-05-22T16:18:33","slug":"celebrate-national-mediterranean-diet-month-at-bay-area-spots-like-dio-deka-dametra-laili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1173","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Mediterranean Diet Month at Bay Area spots like Dio Deka, Dametra, Laili"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An assortment of Greek spreads at Los Gatos restaurant Dio Deka<\/p><\/div>\n

As I mentioned in my article on the recent Santa Cruz Greek Food Faire<\/a>, May is National Mediterranean Diet Month so I wanted to highlight a few Bay Area restaurants that offer great Mediterranean food. Another benefit to eating this type of cuisine, besides the fact that it\u2019s delicious? Many folks believe it is extremely good for your health! A Mediterranean diet can be rich in fish, olive oil, yogurt, fruit, and vegetables. Research studies have shown that a healthy Mediterranean Diet can reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.<\/p>\n

In the Bay Area, Los Gatos-based Dio Deka<\/a> is a premier spot for Hellenic cuisine. The culmination of the dreams of five Greek restaurateurs, the Michelin-starred venue is led by Executive Chef Jeff Fitzgerald. Dio Deka\u2019s menu fuses Greek and Mediterranean influences. Selections include healthy fare such as fresh fish, top-quality meats, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Examples include Lavraki<\/i> \u2013 Mesquite-grilled Mediterranean branzino with saut\u00e9ed spring greens, roasted potatoes; Octapothi Scharas- <\/i>grilled octopus, romesco sauce, lemon vinaigrette, grated hazelnuts; and Mithia ke Kalamari<\/i> \u2013 lightly seared mussels and squid, pickled peppers, crispy olives, barrel-aged feta cheese.<\/p>\n

Location: 210 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, (408) 354-7700<\/p>\n

Other great spots include:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kokkari<\/a>(San Francisco)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evvia<\/a> (Palo Alto)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Frascati<\/a> (San Francisco)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vasili\u2019s<\/a> (Santa Cruz)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dametra Caf\u00e9<\/a> (Carmel)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laili<\/a> (Santa Cruz)<\/p>\n

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