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A big fat Greek disappointment

You know you’re in for an interesting Greek dinner when the restaurant doesn’t have Greek wine.                 And so it was at Yanni’s, 2601 Navy Blvd. in Glenview, Illinois.                 Centrally located in ‘The Glen,’ Yanni’s offers a spacious environment that provides a pleasant dining experience.                 Unfortunately, the service and food doesn’t quite measure up.                 Yanni’s menu offers the usual and customary Greek selections as well as some that seems to be a bit more unique – which is OK.   Several entrees are wrapped in Filo dough including salmon and chicken breast. While entrees are nicely presented, flavor is lackluster at best. Food, while presented fairly well, could also be served a bit warmer. Portion sizes are ample.                 Yanni’s offers fresh fish, but it seems they double label some entrees. For example, branzino was on the menu as was fresh Mediterranean Sea bass. They are, for the most part, one in the same.   I