Pegasus Cafe Offers Intimate Greek Dining
Letter from Dick Bloom to San Diego Union/ Tribune, from the Pegasus Cafe Website: "The first thing I noticed as we entered the restaurant was that the place was CLEAN. I mean CLEAN! All the tables were spotless and set, with no smears. The floor was immaculate, no litter or food particles or evidence of previous spills. We were seated immediately and were able to order shortly after. Each of the adults ordered a different entrée. All of the food was freshly prepared and was delicious. We all enjoyed our dinners, including the children. The children's menu was a pleasant surprise; instead of the usual hamburger or melted cheese sandwich they were served a nice chicken breast, tastefully prepared, along with the chef's special rice, which they both enjoyed. I couldn't believe how much my son-in-law ate. Not only did he devour his own, but he gobbled up part of his wife's dinner that she couldn't finish. My son-in-law has traveled in Turkey and Greece and he said the food was authentic. Service was excellent. The chef's wife was a gracious hostess and our waiter was helpful, courteous, and prompt. Now for the clincher. The youngest little girl (five years old) is fatally allergic to tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Ingesting any of these could cause her immediate death and even just skin contact could provoke a serious reaction. So they don't eat out as a family very often. Chef Sleiman came to our table, personally, to discuss and assist with our problem. He and his wife checked all of the ingredients of the items in question (e.g. what was in the cooking oil, etc.) that he thought would be safe for her to eat. As a result, we had a relaxed enjoyable dinner. They went out of their way to help us and it is sincerely appreciated." I liked this restaurant as much as Mr. Bloom, and was surprised to find that such a small, intimate place has a website (www.pegasuscafe.com). Finding it there encouraged me to write this review. Mr. Bloom's testimonial is from the site, but also appears prominently on the wall of the restaurant, beside the cash register. Obviously they are proud of such individual recognition. It's wonderful to go to Pegasus and be on a first name basis with both the hostness and cook. But that's the kind of cozy service you can expect there. The food is great and the people are genuinely friendly. Highly recommended.
Recommended: Lamb Shanks, Greek Shrimp, Vegetarian Mussaka
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 8