If you haven't eaten at Stella's in RVA, you're missing some of the best Greek food ever (outside of Pylos in NYC and my kitchen). It is authentic and consistently good. While reservations are required and need to be made weeks in advance, one can always take a chance and try to get a seat at the Community Table.The girls and I were in the 'hood tonight and did just that. The three of us were seated at the table which accommodates ~14 people - a gorgeous long, marble table with high stools placed around it. For me - other than the amazing food - the thing I most enjoy is the energy at Community Tables.
At one end was a couple with their young son. They were having fun and engaged with their son in a delightful way. His bowl of pasta was big enough to choke a horse, and they got a great laugh out of it.
Directly across from us was a much older couple. They didn't feel the need to speak to one another much - almost as if they didn't really need to.
At the other end of the table was an obviously Greek gentleman who appeared to be a regular based on how the waitstaff treated him. Seated adjacent to him was a lovely middle-aged woman who I thought was with him until she left in the middle of his meal with a parting "Nice to meet you."
Later, three young ladies were seated. Quick hugs and a bottle of wine to start their night.
Wonder what they thought of this 'ole Mom and her two girls, or if they even noticed.
** We ordered a village salad, pasticio, and lamb frites to share. Ridonkulous!
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