Myra’s Dionysus

In search of more food in the University of Cincinnati campus area, I stumbled upon Myra’s Dionysus (not as hard as it looks to say). Okay, I had to look and figure out who exactly Dionysus was. According to Wikipedia, Dionysus is the greek god of wine, representing the intoxicating power of wine but also its social and beneficial influences. The Romans referred to him as Bacchus. Myra (the owner) apparently did not name her restaurant, Dionysus, to suggest that wine is a significant part of the menu (I didn’t notice any such offering at lunch). Rather, “I wanted to signal that it was a somewhat Greek restaurant but with other offerings from around the world.”

Uncovering the mystery behind the name has made me hungry so I dug into Myra’s Chicken - Boned breast with various sauces. Served over brown rice & vegetables. I had the lemon and thyme sauce and found the dish to be delicious. A companion ordered the Imam Bialdi - a Turkish dish of eggplant & tomato. Seasoned with allspice & currants. Over brown rice or pasta. I found the Imam Bialdi to be very tasty but don’t think I could have eaten the entire plate as the spices were a bit overpowering (the allspice may have been the culprit). Another companion had the Thai Pumpkin soup which he considered very good.

Overall Myra’s Dionysus was a pleasant experience and I hope to return soon.

121 Calhoun St.
Cincinnati, Ohio
513-961-1578

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