Rick Nichols has a small piece today regarding Estia’s challenge to Dmitri’s legendary octopus.

Its extraordinary octopodi is sourced from Portugal and Spain, cleaned and tenderized with sea salt in a dedicated washing machine (that’s right, just the rinse and spin cycle), braised in red-wine vinegar, and grilled over charcoal. Over the fire it’s basted with the house vinaigrette, which slowly caramelizes, yielding a crackling, sweet crust. The tender, white coins are served Greek style with a dill-flecked salad of onion, pepper and capers.

Estia’s kingly octopus [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Estia [Official Site]

Take your tastebuds on a trip to Greece at one of Estia’s upcoming summer wine tastings. Held on the first and last Tuesday of the month, each event will give guests a chance to experience unique varietals from Greece and the Mediterranean. From 6-8 pm, each tasting will include five tapas-style courses as well as commentary by guest speakers and Estia’s sommelier Brandon Reese.

• July 6- A Mediterranean Mix: Selected wines from Greece, Lebanon and Israel
• July 25-White Wines from Greece: Greek grape varietals from crisp to sweet

Each event is $40 per person (excludes tax and gratuity).
Estia, is located at 1407 Locust Street.

Estia [Official Site]