Looking for a restaurant that serves authentic Greek food? You’re looking for Feta Flav in Hendersonville!
We stopped in for dinner yesterday, a Saturday. We didn’t have a problem getting seated, but it was busy. That was good, considering I was interested in checking out the “whole package” – getting a feel for how they would handle being busy, as well as food quality, pricing, presentation, authenticity, interior feel, cleanliness, and service.
So what’s my take? Feta Flav’s an all-around winner! It’s a classic, intimate neighborhood eatery, where owners move between the kitchen and front of house. Servers are friendly and personable. The food’s authentic, made from “recipes [that] are over 300 years old and and passed down from family members.”
The Owners
This is how they describe themselves: “Chef Alex Baxevanis boasts his two cultures Greek and American in his menus. He loves to cook traditional flavors with bold spices, simply plated. Chef Ashleigh thrives with playful and fun flavors in her desserts and breads.”
The Journey
Although Co-owners & Chefs, Alex and Ashleigh Baxvanis are known for their food truck, and now this restaurant, they have backgrounds in a variety of hospitality/culinary ventures.
What’s Next
Renovations are underway in the space next door. They were using it as a commissary for their food truck, but are now converting it into a second Dining Room for additional restaurant seating. I think they’re going to need it.
Wine and Beer are coming soon. They want to keep it simple, so there are intentionally no plans to have a full bar. Things change, of course, but that’s how it stands as of now.
Meal Notes
- I ordered more than I normally would so we’d be able to sample a variety of dishes. The plan was to take home whatever was left.
- When I heard about the flambéed Goat Cheese, ordering it was a no-brainer! Melted inside with crusty, crunchy edges. Awesome. We put some of it on more toast that came with it. Perfect, because it’s rich.
- Portions – every single dish – were large. Go hungry!
- Spanakopita in Greek means “Spinach Pie”. You may have, but I’ve never had so much spinach inside Spanakopita! It was a nice mix of onions, feta, and aromatic herbs. I scooped a little out and used it to top a slice of toast.
- Sliced & toasted house-made Foccacia bread is complimentary for each table. Now and then Chef Ashleigh changes up the type of Focaccia she makes.
- One of the specials this night was Fried Brussels Sprouts, one of the most delicious things I had in a while. Tried to stop after a few, pushed the plate to the end of the table, but kept reaching over with my fork for just one more. 🙂
- Bill would have never ordered the “side” House Salad as his Gyro side if he’d known how big it was going to be.
- Speaking of the Gyro, my gosh, take a look at the amount of meat in that thing! The Lemon Potatoe side had great flavor, but could have been cooked just a “titch” more.
- Dessert. Bummed they were out of Baklava, but Ashleigh had made Kataifi, something new to me. It’s “a Greek dessert made of shredded phyllo dough that’s rolled into nests, brushed with butter, and filled with nuts. The dough is then baked until crispy and soaked in lemon honey syrup”. Liked it a lot, but to be fair, I need to compare it to Ashleigh’s Baklava. 🙂
The Space
Inside, the restaurant has a bright, fresh feel in traditional blue and white. Loved the framed posters in Greek on the walls, and the traditional Greek paterned vase and flowers on the table.
It’s a good thing they top their tables with paper. We made an uncharacteristic mess. No excuses, just a messy fact.
Feast Your Eyes
Feta Flav
2111 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 595-2365
