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| Philadelphia Magazine |
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Sofia, with it's cozy dining niches, flagstone terrace and deck, is a stylish antidote to the neon casino restaurants. The Greek restaurant specializes in simply grilled whole fish, bathed with olive oil, lemon, capers and herbs, and mezze, with entrees that borrow flavors from throughout the Mediterranean. Think balsamic-glazed lamb chops, and sea bass with couscous and lemon/pinot grigio/basil butter.
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| AC Weekly, June 2008 |
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"You really owe yourself a visit to Margate's classy Sofia."
"Enthralled by the ambiance"
"scallops exploded with the juicy essence that only the very freshest fruits of the sea can produce"
"contemplating the interior design of Sofia, we couldn't help but marvel"
"Sofia delivers Greek food in a style that is markedly different from any other local restaurant"
"Although Plant never wound up finding a good cup of Greek coffee, maybe he can try Margate's Sofia. Frank Gabriel advises those looking for more than a gyro to try Sofia's adding that the venue serves Greek food in a style that is wonderfully different."
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| Grand Coast, Spring 2008 |
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If Sofia Happens by your table, invite her to sit with you. In a few minutes you'll feel like you've vacationed in the birthplace of drama and democracy, socrates and sophocles."
"While you're there, go upstairs and enjoy the decor, the warmth of the fireplace, the view from the veranda and the taste of a freshly picked fig. What a great place to have a party."
"a deliciously opulent yet cozy atmosphere, an excellent menu with a wide range of choices and most assuredly, reasons to return."
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| Taste of South Jersey Vol. 3, No. 3 Summer 2008 |
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"With it's magnificent Mediterranean cuisine, majestic decor and top-notch service...I do not mind that the short trek to the bay of Margate to dine at Sofia. Whatever the reason, dinner, celebration or banquet (in the upstairs room)...all the right ingredients are at Sofia."
"The fact that Sofia is located in Margate amongst natural surroundings, Mediterranean charm, lovely outside verandas, and expertly prepared cuisine -- in no way makes the establishment a special occasion restaurant. After 10:00 p.m. on select nights, the restaurant atmosphere heats up. The staff at Sofia, transform the dining rooms in to a chic night club."
"Sofia restaurant in Margate is indeed a hot spot"
"Seductive and sizzling sanctuary for all the senses!"
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| Dining Out, Winter 2008 |
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"Refined with stucco, elaborate ironwork, elegant stone and lush plant life combine to create an Old World oasis at Sofia in Margate. Step onto the beautiful veranda or warm your toes by one of the four stately fireplaces and soak up the ambience. Sofia's upscale casual atmosphere defines a niche all its own at the seashore."
"Signature dishes like the scallops Sofia--give way to succulent meat entrees and the stars of the show: perfectly grilled whole fish. It is customary in Greece to entertain friends and family with unwavering hospitality and long, lavish feasts. Accordingly, Sofia not only offers authentic cusine, it also embodies timeless Greek tradition."
Arguably the most stylish non-casino newcomer in years, sporting a handsome mix of flagstone, fieldstone, rustic dark woods and a transporting outdoor deck. -- Zagat Survey."
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| South Jersey Living Lifestyles: Dining, Sunday July 8, 2007 |
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In it's second season, Sofia is proving an asset to Margate's waterfront promenade, serving classed-up meze, grilled whole fish, steaks and chops. Some choices are very Greek, other aren't at all, but everything tastes as stunning as the beautiful blue sea-glass dishes upon which the vibrant food is served."
"For an inexpensive meal, sit at the circular bar surrounding a giant tree -- yes -- a tree for wine and meze."
"by the glass selection is a bargain."
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| Dining Guide, Taste of South Jersey, Atlantic City Weekly's Holiday Dining Guide 2007 |
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"This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish decor and authentic Greek/Mediterranean cuisine."
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| Zagat Survey August 2006 |
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"This Greco-Med by the bay, is arguably the most stylish noncasino newcomer in years, sporting a handsome mix of flagstone, fieldstone, and rustic dark woods and a transporting outdoor deck; with a kitchen specializing in grilled whole fish."
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| Atlantic City Weekly Dining Guide, October 12~18, 2006
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| The details of the decor are stunning. |
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Ladies, you must check out the incredibly interesting ladies room. The sinks are actual concrete urns, and the water comes from the mouths of inverted decorative metallic fish. Dozens of small crystals are intertwined throughout the wrought iron fixtures.
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Ed Hitzel's Restaurant Newsletter
September 2006 |
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| ...when you still want seafood, but something other than the usual fried or broiled seafood, or when you want something different and special, where do you go? Allow me to suggest Sofia on Amherst Avenue in Margate. Most remarkable and striking is the atmosphere at Sofia.. Even from the outside of the building with its tile walkways, its arched doorways, and huge clay pots overflowing with fragrant , colorful flowers, you suspect something special is going on inside. Through the many large-pained windows that look out upon the bay, you can easily discern a festive atmosphere within.
Rising up through the center of the circular bar is a tree, yes, a tree; perhaps its an olive tree, whose broad sturdy branches appear as though they are reaching up to the sky as they touch and caress the ceiling above. Siding the bar area is a raw bar that displays in beautiful style delicacies such as jumbo shrimp, colossal sweet crabmeat, bouquets of oysters, and middle neck clams...
On this particular evening I began with the soup du jour which was a cream of asparagus with lump crab meat. The carrot and parsley speckled base possessed a velvety smoothness and was loaded with generous lumps of crabmeat. The asparagus was sweet and flavorful. No two ways about it; this was so absolutely delicious that there wasn't a drop left in the bowl after I had finished.
The salmon special was exactly that: special... Weighing in at 14 ounces, the veal porterhouse was tender, juicy and could quite easily satisfy anyone's carnivorous cravings. Considering the quality, portion size and price, these were bargains.
...At this point, Sofia had been open for only a few weeks, yet already a hip, 30 to 50 something crowd had discovered it as a happening place to meet and greet new and old friends alike. |
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