The best thing Hira Qureshi ate this week: the spanakopita at Stina

Skip to contentOctopus with olive tapenade, almond romesco, and blue garlic puree at Stina, 1705 Snyder Ave., on April 30, 2025.Michael Klein / StaffAnd don’t miss the octopus, either.By Hira QureshiPublished Aug. 8, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ETt’s been three years since my parents visited me in Philly, and I needed a restaurant that would impress the toughest critics I know. One place came immediately to mind: Stina. Chef-owner Bobby Saritsoglou’s Snyder Avenue restaurant leans Greek, showcasing the joy of wood-fired dishes. It’s a crowd-pleaser, and a perfect spot to bring out-of-town visitors. The slow-cooked octopus is one clear example why. My father, who usually stays clear of octopus due to previous bad experiences, instantly fell for the gorgeous char on the S-shaped tentacle we got, which c