Dine / Rumari
Clockwise from top left : halibut piccata ; the interior at Rumari ; one of the restaurant ’ s many wine offerings to pair with the food ; the Limoncello Drop ( back ) and Sicilian mule cocktails ; the Naxos Island Greek salad
European Eats
AT THE REIMAGINED RUMARI , YOU DON ’ T HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN ITALIAN AND GREEK FAVORITES .
By ASHLEY RYAN
W hen jet setting off to Europe , there are quite a few questions to consider , but one of the biggest is , “ Where should we go ?” Paris , the romantic city of lights ? Ibiza , Spain , for the beaches and nightlife ? Berlin , an architectural hot spot ? But two destinations that are sure to capture any travelers ’ attention are Italy and Greece . Both known for their rich culture , historical importance and jawdropping scenery , each of these countries have been cemented as places that you simply must have stamped in your passport .
Though you may not be able to pack your bags and hop on a plane right now , you can venture down to the newly reimagined Rumari to enjoy these beloved European cuisines . Now owned by local restauranteur Ivan Spiers , who is also responsible for Laguna eateries like Mozambique , Skyloft and the former Laguna Fish Co . ( which is currently transitioning to Bodega Laguna ), Rumari , which reopened in May with updated furniture and decor , offers the best of both worlds , with one chef crafting Italian favorites and another creating Greek classics .
Grab a drink to start : You can ’ t go wrong with the Italian-inspired Limoncello Drop or the Sicilian mule , crafted with Aperol — though those looking to stick on the Greek
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