Owner Dinos Economides and his team prepare authentic Greek coffee by simmering finely ground medium roast imported Greek coffee in water. Once the coffee is brewed, it’s poured into a demitasse cup that’s “intended to be sipped, not shot,” Economides says.

Zorba’s Greek Bistro redid their menu recently and added a kitchen that’s open and visible from their cozy patio. They kept the dishes you already know and love, but added some new options. The true star in all of this is their new pita bread. It’s fluffy, airy, fresh, made just for you, and leaps and bounds above any pita in town.

When you think about food in Baton Rouge, you might think about those landmarks, those institutions. Within the city is a plethora of good eats as well as cultural gems offering plates of deliciousness that transport you out of Baton Rouge and make you feel as if you’re in a different city, maybe even a different country.