Linda C wrote:Why is there so much fried calamari? In Italy and Greece, there were delicious grilled, steamed, etc dishes which were delicious and not drowned by breading.
Totally agree!
We love Hiko-a-Mon, as they have a grilled calamari that is WONDERFUL (whether we order sushi, soup, grilled fish, whatever, we always order it). Also, Volare used to make a grilled seafood salad including grilled calamari (not sure if it's still on the menu or not, but they'd make it on request even if not on the menu).
In Chicago, every tiny neighborhood Italian or Greek restaurant has grilled calamari as an appetizer, entree, or both. I wonder if people think Louisvillians are afraid of what squid looks like?
Note that on occasion we have had good luck in requesting that local restaurants grill or sautee calamari instead of frying it. Results vary considerably, but we keep on trying.