You are eating like a Greek when…

It’s a known fact that Greeks are real foodies, they literally live to eat! We also know that it is only natural since Greek cuisine is divine! Those travelling to Greece may wonder where they should eat, say a tavern or an ouzeri. We have put together 3 joints every tourist must go to when in Greece and remember, you’ll soon live to devour the food, just like the Greeks-it’s contagious.

The Souvlatzidiko

Souvlatzidika (kebab) seem to sprout everywhere in Greece, something like McDonald’s in the USA. Those looking to get a taste of original Greek souvlaki and gyro will have no trouble finding a spot, they are everywhere. Most usually have one or two tables outside where you can wait till your order is ready. Original gyro is roasted on a vertical split and not in an oven. Now the question that remains is: how to order? “Ena gyro me tzandziki please!”

The Ouzeri

Ouzeri is the place to drink ouzo-a sweet alcoholic drink made of anise. During the Ottoman’s rule, house owners used to produce ouzo in their homes, and every afternoon they opened their homes to the public where people gathered and paid one drachma for a glass of ouzo! Housewives would whip something up for the guests to accompany their afternoon drinking-and the mezedes we know and love today were born!

The Traditional Taverna

Be prepared to have a banquet set for kings! Greeks are renowned for their filoxenia-hospitable nature, and due to their hospitality taverns were created. Thousands of years ago Greeks were as hospitable as they are today and opened their homes to passer-by and travellers wanting some food and rest. The spread of dishes covered the table, and the Greek family and their new friend feasted over the housewife’s specialities. With the passage of time, the idea caught on, and tavernas became a thing. Thousands of years later, tavernas are as popular as they were at the start. Friends and family gather to have mezedes-a variety of small Greek dishes. So those looking to get a real Greek experience must visit a traditional tavern. Make sure you have worked up an appetite before popping by and Kali Orexi!

Hope you have a fabulous Greek culinary experience on your next Louis Hotels holiday! Choose out of the plethora of Louis Hotels in the Greek Islands and make it your personal happy place!