Athens - lunch with the Gods from Olympus

The mother of the occidental cuisine, country of Arquestrato, first author of gastronomy articles, Athens is the place for a good meal in the presence of a God. Greek cuisine is said to be the source of Mediterranean cuisine because it consists of healthy products: olive oil, fish, aromatic herbs and fresh vegetables.

The results are delicious and you will feel like having lunch with the Mount Olympus Gods. Bacchus blesses us when tasting a fine Greek wine and Demetra puts the fresh baked bread on the table. Poseidon is offering the special fish types like herring, tuna or sardines and Apolo has a plate with steaks.

Usually the Greeks have lunch in restaurants where they are able to visit the kitchen and choose from various meals by sensing the flavors. Nothing can beat the famous appetisers, mezedes. They are usually served with a good wine or with the national drink, uzo.

Country of salads, the Horiatki salad (Greek salad) is served with almost any dish you choose. You also shouldn’t miss the Greek moussaka a traditional Balkans and Middle East dish. The Greeks love fish,pork, chicken, swordfish or shrimp and they usually grill them, to make souvlaki. You will have to taste tzatziki, the famous yoghurt, cucumber and smashed garlic puree. Don’t forget feta cheese, also called tyropita, it’s very tasty.

Surely, you’re hungry right now. Therefore we need to supply some restaurants in Athens to satisfy one’s hunger. Here they are. Restaurant Dafne on Lisicratus 4. Here you will be able to eat the restaurant’s menu : moussaka. Great wines. Platanos Tavern on Diogenus 4 in Plaka, within walking distance from the Acropolis. You will be able to get traditional food here. Zefiros restaurant in Piraeus. Quality and delicious sea food cuisine. Great fish dishes.

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