Yannis Mediterrenan Bar Grill, Albuquerque

The menu at Yanni's boasts some truly authentic Greek dishes. Favorites include a spanakopita platter, served with a side of garlic mashed potatoes, and pastitsio, a baked pasta dish with layers of macaroni, spiced beef, and bechamel. But the kitchen also whips up some more subtly Mediterranean dishes, too, such as lamb chops grilled in olive oil and Greek spices, and linguini tossed with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts. Whichever direction your taste buds take you, Yanni's dishes taste best when paired with one of the bar's hand-crafted cocktails—preferably on a Friday or Saturday night, when live music fills the lounge.