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Passion for food at Ardeo on Main
Mediterranean
eatery aims to
impress
By Kathleen Szmit Manwar-
ing
kmanwaring@barnstablepatriot.
com
KATHLEEN SZMIT MANWARING PHOTO
REALIZING A VISION - Joseph Jamiel, Joe to his friends, talks with a customer at
the bar in the new Ardeo on Main restaurant in Hyannis. The Main Street venue
features Mediterranean tare from across the region, sure to delight one and all.
There is a fire burning
on Main Street in Hyannis,
but don't worry.It's well
contained withinthe stone
fireplace at the new Ardeo
on Main restaurant.
Located at 644 Main
St., Ardeo, like its South
Yarmouth location, is a
contemporary, chic eatery
where those looking to
satisfy cravings for true
Mediterranean foods will
find culinary nirvana.
In 1981 Joe Jamiel and
his brother, Geoffrey, had
a vision for a Mediter-
ranean restaurant where
the cuisine would fully
represent that part of the
world. Ardeo Mediter-
ranean Taverna was the
crystallization of that
vision, offering a diverse
sampling of sumptuous
Mediterranean fare.
The South Yarmouth
venue became a popular
locale for takeout, in-
house dining and simply
meeting friends for a
drink. Given its success,
the two men felt it was
time to expand into the
hub that is Hyannis.
"There is definitely a
move afoot to invest in
Main Street," said Joe
Jamiel from a booth in his
newest endeavor. "It is a
good time to get involved."
With the departure of
Sweetwater's from its cov-
eted Main Street location,
Jamiel seized the oppor-
tunity to create Ardeo on
Main. "Our concept is a
good fit for this type of
community," he said.
Sadly, just when the
new Ardeo was set to
open, Geoffrey Jamiel
passed away. "I lost my
brother the day we were
supposed to open," said
Jamiel quietly. "He was my
partner and chef for nearly
30 years."
When the new restau-
rant opened on May 1, it
was bittersweet for Jamiel
"It's definitely not easy,"
he said. "We miss him
every day."
Jamiel notes that Geof-
frey is everywhere in the
venue, though. He is in
the restaurant every day,"
he said. "The foods the
come out of the kitchen
are his recipes. How he
wanted the food present-
ed. It's his vision."
"Ardeo" is a Latin term
that means "fire," or, "to
burn." The Jamiel brothers
appreciated the relation-
ship the term had to fiery
passion. "It's a fire that
means passion," said Joe.
"A real passion for food."
It was that passion that
led to a menu rich with
items from all walks of the
Mediterranean. Diners can
feast on fare from crisp sal-
ads to indulgent entrees.
Jamiel prefers the Arti-
choke and Spinach Dip
served hot with fried Leba-
nese bread followed by the
Encrusted Chicken Span-
ikopita, a boneless chicken
breast dusted with bread
crumbs and oregano,
sauteed and layered in feta
cheese, spinach and phyllo
dough, accompanied by a
light sauce of caramelized
onions, sun dried toma-
toes, oregano and chicken
stock.
Salads include the
Chicken and Goat Cheese
which features in-house
roasted chicken and
smooth goat cheese on
a bed of baby spinach,
and the Lamb and Wild
Greens with baby greens
tossed in a triple onion
kalamata vinaigrette with
feta cheese, toasted pine
nuts, apricots and diced
tomatoes.
"We use only fresh
foods," said Jamiel.
"Cheese, nuts, greens. Our
chicken is roasted right
here in our stone oven.
It's a lot of work, a lot of
labor. Most people won't
go through that process,
which is why we stand
out."
Diners will also enjoy
Wood Stone Pizzas, baked
in Ardeo 's oven, and pan-
nini sandwiches made
with home-baked Italian
bread. Catering is also
available for special events
and meetings.
The atmosphere of the
restaurant was also impor-
tant to Joe and Geoffrey
Jamiel. While the South
Yarmouth location offers
bright colors and vibrant
artwork, the Hyannis
venue features hip ac-
cents and art with a more
modern flair. "We wanted
it to feel the same, but dif-
ferent," said Jamiel with a smile.
"It's a little more city."
The Hyannis hot spot provides
two dining areas, a sunroom and
a main dining room , as well as
a lounge with a sleek copper-
topped bar. "It's a small restau-
rant , but you get three different
feels in the different rooms," said
Jamiel.
With General Manager Matt
Sentes and Head Chef Rob Bono
running the show, Jamiel is look-
ing forward to a successful sum-
mer in the heart of the Cape. He
invites folks to stop in for a visit
and a meal. "Let the food speak
for itself," he said, a gleam of the
fire in his eyes.
For hours and intormation.
call 508-790-1115.
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and more to choreography by Tnose in Peril 0n the Sea-" is son Valcourt Plavs June 3 and Photographs at the Island Mer- restaurants display flags. p.m. Admission for the package
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