Thursday, March 6, 2014

A Silver Lining in Construction?

For those of you who take Paseo del Norte/I-25 regularly, you’re probably all too familiar with the detours and disruption as of late. But although it might make you late getting home from time to time, believe it or not, there are some positives coming out of all these changes!

Last week, KOB4 featured a story about how the detours are actually improving business for Vic’s Daily Café on Osuna. “We’ve had a few that have gotten caught in traffic and they’ll look over and see our sign and, and they’ll stop,” said Victor Pandazis, owner of Vic’s.

Vic’s is known for its nostalgic homestyle decor, the chicken fried steak, and its expansive breakfast menu. You can read some reviews from locals about their food over at UrbanSpoon.com, such as this one from NM Gastronome:

Similar to other popular breakfast destinations in town (Milton’s, Lindy’s and the Western View Diner come to mind), Vic’s embraces its Greek heritage.  Commemorative plates and framed posters from Greece adorn the restaurant’s stark walls while the menu is festooned with Greek favorites.  Who wouldn’t love breakfast if you had your choice of Greek, New Mexican or American fare, all of it good?

If you show up for breakfast craving something Greek, choices abound. Whether for breakfast or lunch, envious eyes will trail the wait staff as they deliver a platter of Greek appetizers to your table.  Nestled on a bed of crispy leaf lettuce are stuffed grape leaves, hunks of feta cheese, lip-puckering pepperonici, plumb and juicy Kalamata olives, fresh cucumbers and thinly sliced tomatoes, all drizzled with olive oil.  Wedges of warm pita bread on a plate complete this luscious starter.

Located along one of the popular alternate routes along Paseo Del Norte/I-25, Vic’s is located at:

3600 Osuna Rd NE #105, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-9710

So although the construction is certainly inconvenient, think of it as an opportunity to get to know some local businesses that would otherwise go unnoticed.


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