GREEKTOWN. A treat for pastry lovers! Once you step inside this Greektown gem, you'll likely lose all sense of self-control ­ display cases beckon with tempting desserts and assorted fresh-baked goodies. Producing pies, cakes, brownies, truffles, and more, friendly bakers satisfy the craving of any sweet tooth. Of course, the specialty is baklava and other traditional Greek pastries, so don't pass on an opportunity to sample them. Gourmet coffees make ideal accompaniments, and a few croissant sandwiches are available as well.

GREEKTOWN. Appropriately enough, this Greek restaurant is located in Greektown and benefits from the neighborhood ambience. For a touch of the dramatic, start with "Saganake Opa!" ­ flaming kasseri cheese ­ or "Loukaniko" ­ flaming sausage. Main-course specialties, then, include traditional favorites like moussaka, pastitso, and spanakopita. Lamb, beef, chicken, and seafood dishes are also featured.

GREEKTOWN. This Mediterranean gem, located along Greektown's primary drag, serves wonderful, traditional favorites like grilled lamb chops, moussaka, scordalia, dolmades, and baklava. The charming restaurant also boasts an admirable selection of imported beers (Mythos, anyone?) and Greek wines. Pegasus, widely regarded as one of the city's best places for Greek cuisine, tends to get packed on weekends and at lunchtime, so it's best to show up early if you don't want to wait.