"Chicago’s increasingly competitive Mediterranean dining scene gained a compelling new contender with the April debut of Tama, chef Avgeria Stapaki’s inventive new neighborhood restaurant in Bucktown. Stapaki, a Greek native who moved to Chicago in 2019 to open splashy Mediterranean spot Nisos, was forced to forge a new path when its owners decided to close and revamp the restaurant after less than a year. In the end, the split set Stapaki free to cook on her terms alongside co-owner Adalberto Olaez (Lao Peng You, Boeufhaus). Their opening menu is unlike any other Mediterranean lineup in town with early hits like avgolemono ramen (crispy chicken, Swiss chard “nori”), vibrant dolma (tabbouleh, beurre blanc), and zesty yuzu tuna tartare." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman
