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On Saturday, November 19, restaurant Local Greek celebrated its grand opening with free tastings for over 100 invitees. Located in the Witherspoon-Jackson historic district, the offerings included moussaka (oven-baked lamb and potatoes); yemista (stuffed tomato and peppers); marinated octopus; soutzoukakia (Cretan style meatballs with tomato sauce); Greek-style dips including tzatziki, eggplant, and spicy feta; loukaniko sausage; and fava puree topped with octopus and caramelized onions.