Merakia is a Greek word used to describe something done with passion, creativity and love. In New York City, Merakia is a Greek restaurant which celebrates the rustic style of cooking, known in Greece as a psistaria, where meats are either grilled or cooked on a spit. The space has a front café with doors to the street which create an alfresco feeling, leading into a bar area with deep booths and copper tabletops. The main dining area features warm neutral colors, natural brick, antique mirrors and a reclaimed wood floor that blends seamlessly with the sturdy bones of its Flatiron location.