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A Text From Greece
Latest newsletter · September 2, 2026

A Text From Greece

Yanni and Denise sent a picture from a meal with the cousins. Lamb Osso Bucco all week, a new Pinot, a new draft, and a long weekend heads-up.

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A Text From Greece
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A Text From Greece

Yanni and Denise sent a picture from a meal with the cousins. Lamb Osso Bucco all week, a new Pinot, a new draft, and a long weekend heads-up.

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How Yanni Buys Wine
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How Yanni Buys Wine

Other restaurants take a meeting. Yanni booked a flight to Sardinia. Here's what came back.

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Yanni Went Wine Shopping (Again)
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Yanni Went Wine Shopping (Again)

Three gorgeous new wines, one very full storage room, and a crab cake special. You know what to do.

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A Thank-You From Denise
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A Thank-You From Denise

She read all your birthday love and wanted to say something back. Plus a calamari steak throwback and a rosé worth the glass.

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Happy Birthday to the Heart & Soul of YBG
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Happy Birthday to the Heart & Soul of YBG

It's her birthday, she'd hate the fuss, and we're doing it anyway. Wish her a happy one — and meet this week's moussaka.

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Someone Check on the Weather Gods
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Someone Check on the Weather Gods

Potatoes or no potatoes? The Niçoise debate is real. Here's Yanni's take — and this week's special.

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Well, That's a Wrap.
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Well, That's a Wrap.

Don't know him? Google him. Then come get the Lamb Osso Bucco everyone's been begging for.

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There's a Heat Wave Coming. Here's the Plan.
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There's a Heat Wave Coming. Here's the Plan.

Let us handle dinner. Octopus risotto, two gorgeous wines, a new mocktail lineup, and the best patio in Scripps Ranch.

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Let's Not Talk About It.
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Let's Not Talk About It.

It still stings. So we made lamb and opened a very good bottle instead. Hope your Fourth was great.

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Linguine alle Vongole Returns
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Linguine alle Vongole Returns

Linguine alle vongole returns. Pair it with an Arneis or Vermentino. And happy 250th, America.

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If You Had June Rain on Your Bingo Card…
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If You Had June Rain on Your Bingo Card…

…we have questions. And a favor to ask. Plus summer salad, cold wine, and Italian sausage rotini.

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Move Over, Steakhouses — Dad's Eating at Yanni's
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Move Over, Steakhouses — Dad's Eating at Yanni's

Our ribeye comes with sides. Imagine that. Father's Day specials, garden patio open Saturday.

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The World Cup Is Here
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The World Cup Is Here

He has a whole theory. Plus a new watermelon tamarind margarita and lamb dolmas this week.

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Introducing the Lamb-orghini
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Introducing the Lamb-orghini

Greek engineering at its finest. No, not that kind. Plus beef lasagna and patio season.

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Graduation Week
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Graduation Week

We found a silver lining and it involves tiramisu, cappuccino, and a special you need to see.

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A Song, a Rare Catch, and a Wine from 40-Year-Old Vines
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A Song, a Rare Catch, and a Wine from 40-Year-Old Vines

This week's newsletter is one of our favorites. You'll see why

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The Cellar Is Open
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The Cellar Is Open

A busy weekend, a grateful team, and two very good reasons to come in this week.

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This One's for the Moms
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This One's for the Moms

A letter to the mothers behind the menu — plus Yanni's private wine cellar.

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From Our Table to Yours
Story

From Our Table to Yours

This week's newsletter has a little bit of everything — and a lot of heart.

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Not Another Mother's Day Reminder
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Not Another Mother's Day Reminder

Mother's Day menu + the best espresso martini in town. Allegedly.

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Meet Chef Orlando
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Meet Chef Orlando

Orlando's been with us since he was 19. This one's for him.

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Yanni's Home. And It's His Birthday.
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Yanni's Home. And It's His Birthday.

He celebrated right here at the restaurant. Of course he did.

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Almost Home
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Almost Home

The European adventure wraps up. The specials don't + Easter news.

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Here's to 25
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Here's to 25

A thank you, 24 years in the making.

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Greetings From Greece
Travel

Greetings From Greece

Plus: meatballs are on the menu and graduation season is coming in hot.

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Postcard from Napoli
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Postcard from Napoli

The European adventure continues — and back home, we've got something special cooking for you this week.

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Greetings From London
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Greetings From London

A quick hello from Yanni & Denise and a few updates from your neighborhood restaurant.

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72 and Sunny
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72 and Sunny

72°. Sunny. Zero chance of rain. 100% chance you should be eating outside tonight.

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Mediterranean Catering, Delivered to Your Office
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Mediterranean Catering, Delivered to Your Office

You've eaten at Yanni's. You know the food.

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