By Sarah Emily Gilbert

http://www.mpbrooklyn.com

470 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn

929.250.2312

Michael Psilakis went from being a waiter at T.G.I. Fridays to an award-winning chef and owner of three successful restaurants: Kefi, Fishtag, and MP Taverna Brooklyn, Roslyn, Irvington, and Astoria. Impressed? Wait until you taste his food. A proud Greek-American, Chef Psilakis learned the flavors and techniques of classic Greek cuisine from his mother, who was an incredible cook. While Psilakis has since managed to run the kitchen independently – and write a book, cook for President Obama, and appear on several television cooking shows – he still admits to using his mother’s flavors in his dishes.

In this week’s “Plate to Date,” Urban Agenda NYC features Psilakis’ newest restaurant, MP Taverna Brooklyn and their famous Branzino. Simply grilled with lemon, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and herbs, Psilaki’s Branzino is just one of the Greek favorites his restaurant serves. In addition to its delicious Greek cuisine, MP Taverna Brooklyn offers an expansive list of spirits and wines including 19 craft beers and a rotating cocktail like their Moscow Mule. Made with vodka, fresh ginger juice, lime, sugar, and house carbonation, the Moscow Mule is the perfect option for Taverna’s daily 3-6pm happy hour when all drinks are discounted 50 percent. Ready to get your Greek on? Check out MP Taverna Brooklyn on 470 Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn.