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Title: Where to eat?
Post by: compage on August 15, 2003, 06:25:30 PM
Ostraco, Since we all spend so much time and money doing it and lots of time talking about it, how about a new forum entitled 'Where to eat'?

And, while I'm here, since that is what prompted the thought, could someone help out my aged failing memory (pardon?) with the name of the taverna by the bridge with the bossy Greek Cypriot lady taking the orders?

Not that I'd criticise the place.  After all, we keep going back there!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: ostraco on August 15, 2003, 06:50:49 PM
Well the second bit is easy - Lysseos.
We always eat there several times - the food's great!

As for the first bit - well it's about time the forums had a shake up!

Any other things I should be including John - or anyone else?
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: compage on August 16, 2003, 11:35:32 AM
Thanks for the reminder about Lysseos.

Since reading this bulletin board and hearing other peoples' opinions on Plakias eating places and the food they serve, we've determined to try a few more places on our next visit.

I have often heard Greek food criticised and I'm prepared to agree that, at times, I've experienced some pretty poor efforts.  One particular taverna in Aghia Galini served up the worst moussaka I've ever tasted.  And there is a small resort in North West Corfu where, the last time we went, we found it virtually impossible to find anywhere good to eat.

On the other hand, the standard of taverna food in Plakias is, in my humble opinion, outstanding.  We must have eaten in at least a dozen places and have never been less than satisfied with the quality and value.

John, I appreciate that you've just accepted my suggestion for a new forum but I don't have any other ideas for changes just now.
In fact, since the board has been so successful this year and has seen such enormous growth and popularity, I'd suggest you follow one of my favourite maxims:

If it aint broke, don't fix it.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Pritch on August 17, 2003, 11:18:27 AM
Lunched in Taverna Gallini on Friday can seriously recommend the kotopoulou souvlaki, and the Lemon Lamb - seriously good.
This year we have gone to many different Tavernas and have yet to be disappointed. Had dinner in the Sirocco last night, portions were huge, freshly cooked, and one of the few places that serves 'Fava' delicious.
The little sweet 'orange balls' (they did tell me he name but by that time...it was late say no more) we got at the end of the evening, were superb.
Personally have yet to have had a duff meal here, in the years we have been coming.
Follow your nose/instincts you wont go far wrong.
Kali orexi
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: shelby 213 on August 21, 2003, 01:05:45 PM
our favourite restaurant was one called kri kri. outstanding pizza and the garlic bread was out of this world. would go back to plakias just for it. didnt think much of alianthos beach food wasnt very nice at all. we are just back today and already looking to book for next year we absolutely loved plakias.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: shinaria on August 22, 2003, 08:51:37 AM
The bread at KriKri WAS really phantastic. Unfortunately they don´t serve it anymore and this is really a shame!! KriKri has been our favourite restaurant since our first visit in the last century when the three brothers made a good, a very very job there. It´s reduced to standard now and crowded with a huge staff hencing between the tables.
 
We ate at many different places this year.
Very recommendable:
Lysseos, Secret Nest (fish), Christos Taverna, (due to the magic place at the seafront under the trees), Panorama (?, Mirthios, Meze, herbs,etc yamyammyammm!), Leftheris Spanakakis (donuts on the beach)
Special tip: The Restaurant opposite the Ouranos (up the street next to the souvlakeria in centre of Plakias) Special meals from Marocco and so happy to welcome somebody cause it was often very quiet there. Late in the night the master of the house starts singing ancient songs from North Africa. Extra cake, extra fruit, extra raki...)

See you

Alfred [Shinaria]
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: ostraco on August 22, 2003, 04:13:49 PM
Just like to add my recommendation regarding that Moroccan place - must find out the name!
It's a little more expensive - but the food is excellent, and service (from Gina, who's English) extra friendly, if a little quirky!
We had two fun meals there in June.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Pritch on August 26, 2003, 06:52:53 PM
Not sure of the one you mean but think its next to Sofia (the oldest Taverna in Plakias). Eat there one night and had the Kleftiko, absolutely superb. The good thing is you can see whats on that day in the kitchens then walk across the road and order. Plenty of locals in there, which is never a bad sign. All our food was superb, and the 'Fava' is to die for. We picked a number of dishes we hadn't tried before and no-one was disappointed. My daughter had the Lamb Roast - can't remember what they called it, but it was stunning.

Pritch
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: ejayheat on September 04, 2003, 07:16:54 PM
I can't beleive no-one has mentioned Mousses, i thought this was one of the best tavernas and the prices were unbelievably cheap, 3 Euros  for half a spit roasted chicken and potatoes!    Plus the waiters were friendly and remembered us from last year.

Emma
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Title: Where to eat?
Post by: DOTTY on September 10, 2003, 07:33:56 PM
I agree Emma Mousses is great the problem! with Plakias is you have a job to find a bad place.
Hey Ostracco I am getting worried where are you with our updates.
Dotty
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: ostraco on September 11, 2003, 12:15:06 PM
Well - having got back at about midnight on Tuesday evening, the food is still frimly on my mind (and waisteline!)
Best meals for me were
At the village taverna in Selia - run by Michalis who used to work in SophiaB then Ostraco.
Sophia, where Nikos is back to work and on form
Gourgonis, next door - best fish soup in Plakias
Ariadne .....  ah, I could go on for ever!

As for the updates Dotty - well my PC crashed an hour before I left for Plakias - and I spent most of yesterday trying to get it back! It's nearly done - but I still haven't unpacked my suitcase yet.....

Ah well, back to the chores!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: DOTTY on September 11, 2003, 11:05:01 PM
Lovely to hear from you John, I think my little green gremlins kicked in knowing you had been back for a second visit. Hope you had a brilliant time. Did you try Mouses it is run by Adonis who's wife runs the Ariadne. Adonis started out as chef in the Ariadne they are very proud of their village and like us don't want too much expansion. Rest up John and let us know (when you have time) all the latest.
Best Wishes
Dotty  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: ostraco on September 12, 2003, 01:48:39 AM
Wish I could say it's good to be back - but it's not! Bookings already under way for 2004. (Hope that doesn't upset the gremlins!)

Never tried Mousses - but we're big Ariadne fans.

Hope to get some more stuff done tomorrow - after my first day back at work!!!!!!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Pritch on September 12, 2003, 05:08:37 PM
Perhaps it would have been easier (I doubt it) to name the places to give a miss !!!
Have to agree its hard to find a duff place in Plakias, and listening to some work colleague's back from Crete this year, am I glad our friends found Plakias.......
I think maybe we take it for granted that Plakias is still very much NOT for the masses.
I dont want to wait 12 months till I'm back, and if the 6 numbers are up tomorrow night, your all coming, my treat, hell I'll even charter a plane !!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Pritch on September 12, 2003, 05:10:14 PM
Just seen that I now have 3 buttons !!!!!!!
Quite chuffed really and THANKS John for starting this site- excellent.
Cheers all wherever you are.......

Neil
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: hopper on September 15, 2003, 09:21:03 AM
Sounds like the food is excellent. When you get a chance, talk to an old-timer what the food was like in 1975, before tourism had started. Traditional dishes kept warm consisted of beans, lamb, potatoes, moussakas, pastizzios and spaghetti.
Some times you would get steak. Most dishes were soaked in olive oil and never had any spices added, ie plain. That changed over time. Compulsary diarrhoea was to be suffered for at least 2 weeks after hitting Greece. It was pretty save to eat chips (done in fresh olive oil), fried fish and greek salad. The homemade yoghurt and the sansiki was also a treat. Yum, enjoy
Hopper
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on September 16, 2003, 04:35:33 PM
Interesting that there is a connection between Mouses and Ariadne as htese were our two favourite tavernas. Corali was also excellant. Ariadne, in particular was very good value for money.

We enjoyed the group meal at Medusa. I had the Spicy Pork on recommendation from Compage and it was superb.

Back in the UK now and 1/2 a stone to lose - might have something to do with the donuts on the beach!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Yvonne on September 22, 2003, 04:39:10 PM
Here is the result of the Best jury:

Plateia - Myrthios      12 points  tremendous food, good atmosphere views to die for
Mythos - Damnoni     10 points  fresh fish, delicious
Mytos - near church    8 points  good food (and good raki- Peter)
Manoussos                 6 points  traditional taverna, very friendly
Alianthos                    4 points  Good food, huge portions
Medousa                    2 points   Great atmosphere, need I say more?
Secret Nest                Unfair to give nil points as the fish was great, too quiet.

This list is very subjective.  Over the years we have eaten in many other places and can't say we've had a disappointing meal anywhere.
Yvonne
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: roger on September 23, 2003, 05:29:38 PM
My favourite restaurant by far is the Lysseos - excellent food esp the oven roasts, nice location , good service , friednly staff , and extensive menu. Can I correct one thing in an earlier message though - the lady who runs it , cannot remember her name , is not Cypriot , she is Athenian. However her husband who is the chef - who only appears late on when things have quitened down - is Cypriot so there are some Cypriot specialities - eg Pork afelia -and some dishes like Kleftiko cooked rather differently from most other Greek restaurants .
I do not agree with the description of the woman in charge as bossy - I have always found her very friendly . And it did not get crowded on my recent visit in second half of august so I was surprised to see the advice to eat early there- and I rarely ate until 9 or 9 30 . In 2 weeks I ate there 11 times and only repeated twice on the last two days by choice - there is such a wide choice that I could have stayed for 4 weeks, chosen a dish I liked , and not repeated
 The other three nights I ate at the Plateas in Myrteos - not sure of spelling of either - Sofia B cos near Livicon and I had a bad foot , and Medousa cos near Stella where I was staying and for the same reason . All good but none anything like as good as Lysseos .oh and the prices are very modest - I had a main course , a sweet , a beer and a coffee and it usually was about 12 to 13 Euros
 
roger
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: martinh on September 23, 2003, 07:30:32 PM
We've just returned from 2 weeks from Plakias and to be honest we weren't that impressed by the food served up in most of the taverna's.

The first week we went tried some of those recommended  most by others and were disappointed.  Sorry to say this but Medousa and Sirocco served up the worst meals we've had in 13 years of Greek holidays.  The best meal in the first week was the Souvlaki bar next to Plakias Market!  Even the chemist had sold out of imodium.

The saving grace was we found Lyseos in the 2nd week and ate there from there on.

The food is like traditional home cooking.  The service was also excellent.  If you ask for oven potatoes she will usually oblige if you wanted an alternative to chips.
I can really recommend the stuffed chicken in vine leaves, stuffed pork, stifado and kleftiko.  To finish it off try the fresh strawberries and ice cream.

You don't get free raki or melon or anything else.  What you do get is excellent food.

10 out of 10 to Lyseos.  The others need to try harder.

P.S Can't comment on the fish as neither of us are great fish eaters.

Martin
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on September 23, 2003, 09:24:17 PM
We can also post a vote for the Souvlaki House - we arrived at 11.30pm, with the memories of the in-flight meal thankfully fading. The veggie and souvlaki pittas were very cheap and very tasty. If it had been down to me we would have eaten there again. Maybe next year.
As for indifferent meals. Our only dissapointment was Sofia (A). The food looked lovely but was consistantly too salty for our taste.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on April 20, 2005, 10:27:19 AM
i thought i'd resurrect  this thread as eating is very close to my heart  

i am quite surprised we'd never found the morroccan restaurant mentioned by Shinaria and a few others, is this place still up and running? it sounds very good and i must admit by the end of two weeks we are searching for something a little different (in the grub anyway!!)
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on April 20, 2005, 01:25:10 PM
Looks like the Lysseous is out in front and I must agree. I had the kleftica four times last year and it was... oh I can still taste it! wonderful!
Always found the Kri Kri a safe bet for grills eg swordfish, steaks etc and they always ask you how you want it cooked.
Worst meal? an afternoon snack in the Lamon, the pizza was like a biscuit which made me drink more beer.

It's very difficult to answer 'where's the best place to eat?' as I find new places every year.
Can't say I've had a bad main meal anywhere, for the newbies go out and try these places and find your own favourites.
george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: shinaria on April 20, 2005, 01:47:45 PM
Hallo harribobs,

to find the place you have to follow the road that starts right beneath the souvlakia grill
in the center of the village in northerly direction. You will pass a supermarket driven by  some people from the UK and another by a greek family on your left. A few steps further [last house before crossing and opposite of "Ouranos" Appartemens under a huge palmtree] you will find the place. We had our rooms in Ouranos in 2003 and the balcony with a view [and an ear] on the place.
Once we went in for dinner and and it was really alright. To be honest, the maroccoan masters wife was soooo extremely friendly and almost too endeavored.
We were so ashamed, that everytime we passed by their establishment for lunch in plakias without entering their place we really felt guilty...
Try the dishes in this special terracotta containers!

Yumm Yumm Yumm

shinaria
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on April 20, 2005, 02:08:38 PM
Shinaria

it sounds absolutely lovely, we'll definetly be trying it, what is it called?  i know what you mean about sneaking past places and the smaller the village, the harder it is!  

George

Lysseous is a pretty good place to eat i agree, but you do need a change now and then, it made me laugh someone calling the lady there bossy, i'd agree with that (but not in front of her!)


Lunchtimes for us (if we're in palkias) is usually the peligramnos, good standard tarvena grub and not too far to walk from the beach, we get on well with the guys there as well. our other regular lunch stop is at shinaria (the beach not the forum member) the Star, again close to beach and good food
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: DOTTY on April 20, 2005, 08:41:32 PM
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Hallo harribobs,

to find the place you have to follow the road that starts right beneath the souvlakia grill
in the center of the village in northerly direction. You will pass a supermarket driven by  some people from the UK and another by a greek family on your left. A few steps further [last house before crossing and opposite of "Ouranos" Appartemens under a huge palmtree] you will find the place. We had our rooms in Ouranos in 2003 and the balcony with a view [and an ear] on the place.
Once we went in for dinner and and it was really alright. To be honest, the maroccoan masters wife was soooo extremely friendly and almost too endeavored.
We were so ashamed, that everytime we passed by their establishment for lunch in plakias without entering their place we really felt guilty...
Try the dishes in this special terracotta containers!

Yumm Yumm Yumm

shinaria
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This sounds like the place Ostracco (where are you) recommended to us. As we were in Plakias for three weeks we fancied a change one night so tried a mexican meal at this Taverna and I must admit it was wonderful. Can only recommend it.

Dotty
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on April 20, 2005, 10:09:27 PM
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This sounds like the place Ostracco (where are you) recommended to us. As we were in Plakias for three weeks we fancied a change one night so tried a mexican meal at this Taverna and I must admit it was wonderful. Can only recommend it.

Dotty
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in three weeks you must have eaten just about everywhere

i'll put you on the spot ....what was your top three tavernas?
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: DOTTY on April 20, 2005, 10:48:47 PM
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This sounds like the place Ostracco (where are you) recommended to us. As we were in Plakias for three weeks we fancied a change one night so tried a mexican meal at this Taverna and I must admit it was wonderful. Can only recommend it.

Dotty
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in three weeks you must have eaten just about everywhere

i'll put you on the spot ....what was your top three tavernas?
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Why?  Everyone is different also ones mood on the night. I can only say I don't think we have had a bad meal in Plakias but must admit we seem to end up in Moussos with Adonis. Ariadne did not have the same quality last year and of course the Souvlaki House. Yum Yum. Could go on for ages but...each to there own

Dotty
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on April 20, 2005, 11:09:23 PM
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Could go on for ages but......

  that's why i asked for just three!

wish i was sat outside the souvalaki house now with a plate of gyros and a mythos  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: DOTTY on April 21, 2005, 08:58:33 AM
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Could go on for ages but......

  that's why i asked for just three!

wish i was sat outside the souvalaki house now with a plate of gyros and a mythos  
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  Me too but we have to wait till Sep/Oct for that treat
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Post by: harribobs on April 22, 2005, 12:16:52 PM
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Me too but we have to wait till Sep/Oct for that treat
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three weeks, 4 days and counting!!  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: John R on April 22, 2005, 08:13:20 PM
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 Me too but we have to wait till Sep/Oct for that treat
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three weeks, 4 days and counting!!  
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Just don't eat all the food, drink all the mythos and leave some of the scenery for us in late Sept/Oct  

John R
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on April 23, 2005, 08:09:07 AM
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Just don't eat all the food, drink all the mythos and leave some of the scenery for us in late Sept/Oct   

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Late Sept/Oct ...... you should be ok with the scenery, John but as for the food and Mythos, that will all go at the Plakforms meet in early Sept.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: John R on April 23, 2005, 04:48:46 PM
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Just don't eat all the food, drink all the mythos and leave some of the scenery for us in late Sept/Oct   

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Late Sept/Oct ...... you should be ok with the scenery, John but as for the food and Mythos, that will all go at the Plakforms meet in early Sept.
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Actually that IS a bit of a worry because we do take all our meals at Medousa.  :'(

John R
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on April 24, 2005, 09:20:07 PM
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Just don't eat all the food, drink all the mythos and leave some of the scenery for us in late Sept/Oct   

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you might find me eating and drinking it all then as well!      
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: steven on May 26, 2005, 06:14:53 PM
You 'll find me here
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Susan K on May 27, 2005, 08:54:06 AM
Where is that Steven?

Susan
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Post by: Ploppy on May 27, 2005, 09:04:28 AM
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Where is that Steven?

Susan
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You don't recognise Yiannis And Sifi   I seem to remember you frequenting thier premises in the early hours!
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Post by: steven on May 27, 2005, 11:50:22 AM
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Where is that Steven?

Susan
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The picture on the left is Lysseos, I love the taramo salat.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Susan K on May 27, 2005, 04:55:05 PM
No Ploppy, you must be thinking of someone else, I am always in bed by 10.30.....  

Susan
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: compage on May 27, 2005, 05:00:13 PM
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No Ploppy, you must be thinking of someone else, I am always in bed by 10.30.....  

Susan
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Well, asleep at least.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Susan K on May 27, 2005, 05:07:59 PM
Very funny John, I was wondering when that might be brought up  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: compage on May 27, 2005, 05:48:13 PM
Sorry Susan.  I tried to resist it but failed.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Susan K on May 27, 2005, 05:56:04 PM
Well it has taken you nine months I suppose, I had expected it long before now                
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Rodger on July 04, 2005, 11:57:28 AM
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We can also post a vote for the Souvlaki House - we arrived at 11.30pm, with the memories of the in-flight meal thankfully fading. The veggie and souvlaki pittas were very cheap and very tasty.
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well that's one thing that's obviously improved - in my day the "veggie pita" consisted entirely of chips (seriously) ...

Does anyone have any recommendations for a vegetarian?  (who has been known to eat fish)
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 05, 2005, 12:01:09 AM
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a vegetarian?  (who has been known to eat fish)
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i can't think of a totally veggie restaurant in plakias ( in fact i can only think of one, buts that in paleohora) but most tavarnas have various veggie options, Stuffed aubergines, corgettes and various beans in tomato sauce dishes. whether these are 100% veggie of course is a different matter  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on April 23, 2006, 01:27:11 PM
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Looks like the Lysseous is out in front and I must agree. I had the kleftica four times last year and it was... oh I can still taste it! wonderful!
Always found the Kri Kri a safe bet for grills eg swordfish, steaks etc and they always ask you how you want it cooked.
Worst meal? an afternoon snack in the Lamon, the pizza was like a biscuit which made me drink more beer.
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Lysseous Taverna

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Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Alex&fran G on April 23, 2006, 06:54:11 PM
Last year while we were at the Lysseous,my wife who normally never eats meat asked lito for a steak she said I thought you were a vegetarian, not exactly said Fran, enjoy your steak said Lito,and dont worry the cow was also a vegetarian.
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Post by: Doggie on May 09, 2006, 08:12:26 PM
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a vegetarian?  (who has been known to eat fish)
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I can't think of a totally veggie restaurant in Plakias ( in fact I can only think of one, but that is in Paleohora) but most tavarnas have various veggie options, Stuffed aubergines, corgettes and various beans in tomato sauce dishes. whether these are 100% veggie of course is a different matter  
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Aye! That is a strictly veggie restaurant! We had dinner there last June en route to Elafonassi and had a surfeit of artichokes and thingies which grew up with no legs! We always have a few days away from Plakias to scout out other parts of Crete which we love and dinner there was really tough going but interesting!! Watching the other diners (you had to be there) was better than the food for non veggies and the owner (I think...attitude!) was not a happy bunny when he had to clear our table of remnants. Great live music though and if we'd been veggies we would probably have loved it!

Best meal in 2 weeks? Barbecued steak bought from the shop near the Plakias "bridge" , cooked by my exquisite Maree at midnight under the Cretan skies, followed by a swim on our last evening in Plakias. Aberdeen Angus steak imported from the herds in Argentina and bred from Aberdeen Angus bulls frae Scotland. Maree is an Aberdeen lass and the irony under the Cretan stars didn't escape her!

That apart we enjoyed eating Cretan style in Harakis, pork in Metaxa was delicious, and other restaurants in the front street, and sadly until we joined this list ,we didn't realise how popular Medousa was! Hope there will be room for us there in June! If not, I hope someone will budge along or share a table!

Doggie
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Post by: harribobs on May 31, 2006, 01:09:01 PM
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Best meal in 2 weeks? Barbecued steak bought from the shop near the Plakias "bridge" , cooked by my exquisite Maree at midnight under the Cretan skies, followed by a swim on our last evening in Plakias. Doggie
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my god, that sounds good!  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: david kelly on July 14, 2006, 02:23:35 PM
I don't think you can fault the food in most of the eateries in Plakias, but having just returned my faves of this year have to be Siroko and Kastro, both as much for the location, vibe and service as for the food.  I really don't like the tavernas that front onto the main drag in Plakias due to the traffic and the noise but also the volume of people thay cater for.  Both of those I mentioned are quiet, provide excellent service and great food.  Siroko doesn't have an extensive menu but have great specials every day.  Highlights for me were the stuffed squid, Kleftiko and pork rolled with plums.  Plus you get the great view over toward Souda and can watch the sun descend behind the hills.  Mousses (sp?) was good for the odd night but I find their food not as interesting (with the exception of the Gavdos Goat Meat) and I get tired of the comedy waiting staff.

Talking of food can anyone point me in the direction of a good web site for greek recipes.  Thanks
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 18, 2006, 09:21:04 AM
Quote from: david kelly
I really don't like the tavernas that front onto the main drag in Plakias due to the traffic and the noise but also the volume of people thay cater for.


i have got to agree with you on this point David, it's very nice to watch the people going by but i think you get better all round service off the main road

that stuffed squid sounds gorgeous btw!!  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: joolz on July 18, 2006, 12:43:57 PM
Quote from: david kelly
I don't think you can fault the food in most of the eateries in Plakias, but having just returned my faves of this year have to be Siroko and Kastro, both as much for the location, vibe and service as for the food.  I really don't like the tavernas that front onto the main drag in Plakias due to the traffic and the noise but also the volume of people thay cater for.  Both of those I mentioned are quiet, provide excellent service and great food.  Siroko doesn't have an extensive menu but have great specials every day.  Highlights for me were the stuffed squid, Kleftiko and pork rolled with plums.  Plus you get the great view over toward Souda and can watch the sun descend behind the hills.  Mousses (sp?) was good for the odd night but I find their food not as interesting (with the exception of the Gavdos Goat Meat) and I get tired of the comedy waiting staff.

Talking of food can anyone point me in the direction of a good web site for greek recipes.  Thanks


I have been visiting Plakias twice-yearly now for about 4 years and only this June did I discover Kastro.  Wow! what had I been missing.  The food was excellent - in my opinion the tasiest around.  Mmm..horta balls done to perfection.   Siroko is also a favourite with Babis (and his Father) always giving a good service with clear explanations of the menu.

Was very disappointed with one of the restaurants on the front (near the Pier) this year.  The food was appalling - cold and tasteless.   There are too many other good restaurants to choose from so I certainly won't be returning there again.

I use www.greek-recipe.com for authentic Greek recipes.  Loads to choose from with easy instructions.
Good luck.
Joolz.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 18, 2006, 01:26:44 PM
Ostaco (John O) recommended Kastro earlier and its on the top of my list to try this September.
I think I'm going to avoid all the places I know and then I'll get around to all of them.

george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mike G on July 18, 2006, 01:31:02 PM
Quote from: George
Ostaco (John O) recommended Kastro earlier and its on the top of my list to try this September.

george g...
Hello George,

You might see Mr and Mrs Posh Bird there!

Mike
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 18, 2006, 01:35:29 PM
Looking for to seeing how posh she isn't!!

george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 18, 2006, 02:31:39 PM
i'm going to tell her...and then you'll both be in trouble!!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mandy Harrison on July 19, 2006, 11:48:30 AM
Quote from: George
Looking for to seeing how posh she isn't!!

george g...

Probably the poshest bird you are ever gonna meet Georgie!  Better tell all your other "posh" birds to move over - they wont be able to cope with the competition
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 19, 2006, 12:20:31 PM
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mandy Harrison on July 19, 2006, 12:27:16 PM
Quote from: George
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...

He wouldn't dare!   he knows which side his bread is buttered.  Took me a long to train him and there is still room for improvement but we are working on it!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 19, 2006, 01:34:26 PM
Quote from: Mandy Harrison
Quote from: George
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...

He wouldn't dare!   he knows which side his bread is buttered.  Took me a long to train him and there is still room for improvement but we are working on it!

Long what... stick!    

I think I'll cancel and go to Benidorm  

george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: toma2 on July 19, 2006, 09:57:43 PM
Quote from: George
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...

Hmmm...... Isn't there a slight difference between "posh" and "pooch"?  

Tom
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 19, 2006, 10:10:48 PM
   you're all in trouble!!!

i just hope i don't get the fall out!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: kourkoubini on July 20, 2006, 12:02:42 AM
The best fresh fish you can find at " To GIOMA"
a little bit expensive but its worth it.
its hioghly recommended from divers and fishermen too
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 20, 2006, 12:14:52 AM
Quote from: kourkoubini
The best fresh fish you can find at " To GIOMA"
a little bit expensive but its worth it.
its hioghly recommended from divers and fishermen too


 divers and fishermen ?

which ones?  we know lots of local people  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 20, 2006, 08:19:36 AM
Quote from: toma2
Quote from: George
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...

Hmmm...... Isn't there a slight difference between "posh" and "pooch"?  

Tom

That's not nice, I'll stick to posh until I know better  

Go Girl...    

george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mandy Harrison on July 20, 2006, 11:04:04 AM
Quote from: George
Quote from: toma2
Quote from: George
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...

Hmmm...... Isn't there a slight difference between "posh" and "pooch"?  

Tom

That's not nice, I'll stick to posh until I know better  

Go Girl...    

george g...

Do you have a day job Georgie? or like Harribobs do you spend your days on here?  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mike G on July 20, 2006, 12:59:39 PM
Quote from: George
That's not nice, I'll stick to posh until I know better  

Go Girl...    

george g...
George,

I suggest checking out her picture first at the Kostas Chrysoulla bar!

Mike
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mandy Harrison on July 20, 2006, 01:07:14 PM
Quote from: Mike G
Quote from: George
That's not nice, I'll stick to posh until I know better  

Go Girl...    

george g...
George,

I suggest checking out her picture first at the Kostas Chrysoulla bar!

Mike

Dont frighten the man Mike
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 20, 2006, 01:18:43 PM
They're not being very complimentary Mandy are they and no one is persuading me overwise to treat you like a lady until I know otherwise.  

Yes I do have a day job and the site is always open, and I always have a look when I get emails.

Your being very laid back considering some of the comments, when we were first in contact I think I called you fiesty  

george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: shinaria on July 20, 2006, 01:34:38 PM
More bad news:
I ate them all up: Eleftherios Spanakakis ran out of his marvellous Apricot-Donuts! I told him about the result of the poll and he sadly replied that the apricot harvest was not so good last time and the prices for the apricotjam rose up to an incredible hight. Choice is now between strawberry, chcolate, vanilla and plain all with or without "Extravitamina". Try them all! [I hope this is no spam]

shinaria
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mandy Harrison on July 20, 2006, 01:50:44 PM
Quote from: George
There not being very complimentary Mandy are they and no one is persuading me overwise to treat you like a lady until I know otherwise.  

Yes I do have a day job and the site is always open, and I always have a look when I get emails.

Your being very laid back considering some of the comments, when we were first in contact I think I called you fiesty  

george g...

I am feisty but the heat has knocked the stuffing out of me!  Its been 30 degrees in my office this week and I am losing the will to live.  All that is keeping me going is my holiday in Plak.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 20, 2006, 01:59:11 PM
'All that is keeping me going is my holiday in Plak.'

Chris  ??
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mike G on July 20, 2006, 02:07:22 PM
Quote from: George
There not being very complimentary Mandy are they and no one is persuading me overwise to treat you like a lady until I know otherwise.  

george g...
George,

I WAS being complimentary to the lady.

It's a very nice photo at the Kostas Chrysoulla bar. Trouble is, it is looking the worse for wear, having been there several years and the booklet it is included in has been thumbed through often.

Mike
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 20, 2006, 02:31:09 PM
Quote from: Mike G
It's a very nice photo at the Kostas Chrysoulla bar. Trouble is, it is looking the worse for wear, having been there several years and the booklet it is included in has been thumbed through often.

Mike


ever checked out sweetwater bay on the captains site?

nice goats  

cptn barefoot (http://www.barefoot.info/crete/sthcrete.html#Sweetwater)
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 20, 2006, 02:52:27 PM
You must know these Guys very well Mandy, I getting the impression that you are perfect for a wind up.

george g
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mandy Harrison on July 20, 2006, 03:05:00 PM
Quote from: harribobs
Quote from: Mike G
It's a very nice photo at the Kostas Chrysoulla bar. Trouble is, it is looking the worse for wear, having been there several years and the booklet it is included in has been thumbed through often.

Mike


ever checked out sweetwater bay on the captains site?

nice goats  

cptn barefoot ([url]http://www.barefoot.info/crete/sthcrete.html#Sweetwater[/url])


I am sure the photo at KC Bar is well worn by now - bit like me   best thing about Sweetwater is the goats as my darling husband kindly points out  


Quote from: George
You must know these Guys very well Mandy, I getting the impression that you are perfect for a wind up.

george g


Georgie - dont be fooled.  I can be very astute as well as feisty  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 20, 2006, 03:37:54 PM
Quote from: Mandy Harrison
Georgie - dont be fooled.  I can be very astute as well as feisty  

i often think of you as a stute  ( is that spelldid wright?)

and i still think them goats look frightened!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: George on July 20, 2006, 03:45:10 PM
Your'e a woman Mandy... I hope!

Anyway... 'Places to Eat'

to be continued...

george g...
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mandy Harrison on July 20, 2006, 03:58:15 PM
Quote from: harribobs
Quote from: Mandy Harrison
Georgie - dont be fooled.  I can be very astute as well as feisty  

i often think of you as a stute  ( is that spelldid wright?)

and i still think them goats look frightened!

Them goats like me - and especially digestive biscuits!

Quote from: George
Your'e a woman Mandy... I hope!

Anyway... 'Places to Eat'

to be continued...

george g...

Talk about off the subject - all this talk about goats and the like  Places to eat...my vote is the Kastro - fab walnut pie and ice cream - my favourite.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: toma2 on July 20, 2006, 10:29:35 PM
Quote from: George
Quote from: toma2
Quote from: George
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...


Hmmm...... Isn't there a slight difference between "posh" and "pooch"?  

Tom


That's not nice, I'll stick to posh until I know better  

Go Girl...    

george g...



George

I feel that I have been misunderstood here. It is of cause my fault (blame me, blame me). I strongly question even the thought that a woman could be kept on a lead. Only pooches should suffer such degradation. Posh birds like Mandy should forever roam free and unrestricted through the world. Their choice of company is not my concern, even if they choose to to be surrounded by goats (http://www.barefoot.info/crete/sthcrete.html#Sweetwater).

Hmm..    Now everybody, please do not misunderstand that last sentence.

Tom
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: peter gyros on July 22, 2006, 11:19:03 AM
Quote from: toma2
Quote from: George
Quote from: toma2
Quote from: George
Interesting reply, I'm getting worried Chris, Do you keep her on a lead?

george g...


Hmmm...... Isn't there a slight difference between "posh" and "pooch"?  

Tom


That's not nice, I'll stick to posh until I know better  

Go Girl...    

george g...



George

I feel that I have been misunderstood here. It is of cause my fault (blame me, blame me). I strongly question even the thought that a woman could be kept on a lead. Only pooches should suffer such degradation. Posh birds like Mandy should forever roam free and unrestricted through the world. Their choice of company is not my concern, even if they choose to to be surrounded by goats ([url]http://www.barefoot.info/crete/sthcrete.html#Sweetwater[/url]).

Hmm..    Now everybody, please do not misunderstand that last sentence.

Tom


Sounds like a few too many Mythos.
Hello i'm new to the forum (Peter Gyros). Went to Plakias for 2 weeks on 27th June and had a fab time despite wind, spot of rain and the fires (see photo).  Tried lots of the recommended tavernas etc and our faves were:

Kastro - Great view and lovely specials. Their Koukovagia was the best in town and the boss looks a bit like Colombo

Taverna on corner of road at Damnoni (see photo)- very nice setting beneath the tamarisk trees and tasty stuffes eggplants and the waiter looked like a tubby George Clooney.

Siroko ( i think thats it's name) - fish taverna. Really friendly/bonkers staff and the sardines were delish as well as fried aubergine and garlic

The Gyros place a few doors down from Lamon Hotel. The best lunches with a super view of the beach and sea. Went there at least 6 times and had the same each time. Tzatziki, tomato and cucumber salad, a chicken pitta and pitta gyros, 1 mythos and 1 retsina - sublime. We reckon they have the best gyros in Greece!

The coffee shop next door had me drooling. Baklava and ice cream for breakfast - am i in heaven? And for the celebrity lookalike section; our waiter looked like George Michael.

We also came across the Kafenion which does the best local jug white wine that we tried in the area and they're really friendly and you get a meze with your drinks. We have vague memories of telling Alison what a great job she was doing and saying we were going to write her a poem. Can't remember getting walking back to Lamon. I bet she's glad we left when we did.

Also had a great lunch at Lappa where the avocado shop is situated. See photo hopefully it will make it through.

Yammas
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 22, 2006, 05:20:17 PM
   probably too few mythos! we're all missing plakias


welcome to the forum Peter, it sounds like you had a great time and i can almost taste that salad you're eating! I have got to agree with most of your recomendations, although we didn't make the siroko this year

Quote
We also came across the Kafenion which does the best local jug white wine that we tried in the area and they're really friendly and you get a meze with your drinks.

so where is this place? sounds damn good!

cheers

chris
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: peter gyros on July 22, 2006, 05:33:49 PM
Quote from: harribobs
  probably too few mythos! we're all missing plakias


welcome to the forum Peter, it sounds like you had a great time and i can almost taste that salad you're eating! I have got to agree with most of your recomendations, although we didn't make the siroko this year

Quote
We also came across the Kafenion which does the best local jug white wine that we tried in the area and they're really friendly and you get a meze with your drinks.

so where is this place? sounds damn good!

cheers

chris
the kafenion is opposite Alison and Daves supermarket on the same street as a diving centre shop if i remember rightly. Worth trying their ouzo carafe as well as the barrel white too.

Peter Gyros
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on July 22, 2006, 08:53:14 PM
Quote from: peter gyros
the kafenion is opposite Alison and Daves supermarket on the same street as a diving centre shop if i remember rightly. Worth trying their ouzo carafe as well as the barrel white too.

Peter Gyros


ah!  i know the place, right next to the entrance to Zorbas (K-C) apartments

i'll have to try a glass or two in september  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: John & Zell on July 23, 2006, 11:52:53 AM
Hi Peter ???????????(D----N)
Whats with the name?
Anyway glad you took my advice and joined the Forum,
Many thanks for the pleasure of your company at the LAMON
You didn't mention the late nights (or should that be early mornings)
or are they just a blur?
All the best to you & M---N  
John & Zell
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Ali & Dave on July 23, 2006, 12:04:10 PM
Hi Peter

Good to hear from you, I didn't realise it was the wine talking when you said I was the best rep you had ever had  .  And where is the poem??

When you come back next time, you'll have to eat in the kafeneion, personally I think it's some of the best food in the village (but that's talking as a veggie so don't know about the meat etc)

Ali
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: peter gyros on July 24, 2006, 05:29:02 PM
Quote from: Ali & Dave
Hi Peter

Good to hear from you, I didn't realise it was the wine talking when you said I was the best rep you had ever had  .  And where is the poem??

When you come back next time, you'll have to eat in the kafeneion, personally I think it's some of the best food in the village (but that's talking as a veggie so don't know about the meat etc)

Ali

Rightyho
Hi John and Zell
It was good to meet you both, hope you're enjoying the heatwave back home
yes i admit there were 1 or 14 evenings where the odd small sweet sherry was imbibed which certainly made cycling up the gorge hard work - i think i sweated out a carafe of ouzo every half hour
as for the name - well it's one of my favourite dishes


Hi Ali
You are the best rep we've had. Today it will surprise you i'm sober!
We had to drink the wine as we're normally so shy!?
will get my better half to send the sonnet

Best regards all round
peter/pitta
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: micheledaniele on June 23, 2008, 01:26:14 PM
Hello,

There are many many nice places where to eat very well in Plakias and surroundings it depends of course of what you want : meat, fish, looking at the sea, or eat quietly in a nice garden ...
I change every day according to the weather (windy or not), my mood etc ...
My favourite until now are : Manoussos, very good, peaceful, Christos at the harbour, Sirocco near the harbour wonderful view and good food, Tavernaki (they recently changed of name it was a waiter of TassoManoli who opened his own restaurant), café Néon, and many others ...
But what I like most is the one in the mountains (I forget always the name unbelievable and I live here 2 years) it's in fact frequented mostly by Greek people and you go in the kitchen to do your menu ....

Title: Where to eat?
Post by: MickH on August 27, 2008, 01:09:27 AM
Hi all I'm new to this forum but thought that I'd like to add my comments about my experience of the last week in Plakias. I read several pages from this and other sites and as a first time visitor to the area set out to form my own opinions. I had one bad meal in the whole week which was from Manoussos. The place looks great, wonderful atmosphere, the service relaxed but comfortable but the food was terrible. I'm not really one for causing a stir but if I had been served this meal in the UK I would have refused to pay for it. My wifes mixed grill plate consisted of a small sausage, a wafer thin lamb chop and a strip of overcooked pork rind plus the cheapest tasteless frozen beefburger one could imagine, served with a mountain of undercooked frozen chips. I would have thought that a customer leaving 75% of their meal might have prompted the waiter to ask if there was a problem but not last night.

On the positive side the best experience for us was Kastros, nice food and wine with a nice view, fantastic.

Best alround for value and service, Mouses
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on August 27, 2008, 11:19:41 AM
hi Mick

welcome to the forum

glad to hear you only had one bad meal, but it is a little amusing that your review follows a glowing recommendation of the same place  I've never been in there so i can't comment but there seems to be a growing amount of people who agree with you

as for the Kastro!  i am looking forward to eating there next month  

cheers

chris

Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Mike G on October 28, 2008, 02:02:09 PM
Quote from: MickH
Hi all I'm new to this forum but thought that I'd like to add my comments about my experience of the last week in Plakias. I read several pages from this and other sites and as a first time visitor to the area set out to form my own opinions. I had one bad meal in the whole week which was from Manoussos. The place looks great, wonderful atmosphere, the service relaxed but comfortable but the food was terrible. I'm not really one for causing a stir but if I had been served this meal in the UK I would have refused to pay for it. My wifes mixed grill plate consisted of a small sausage, a wafer thin lamb chop and a strip of overcooked pork rind plus the cheapest tasteless frozen beefburger one could imagine, served with a mountain of undercooked frozen chips. I would have thought that a customer leaving 75% of their meal might have prompted the waiter to ask if there was a problem but not last night.

On the positive side the best experience for us was Kastros, nice food and wine with a nice view, fantastic.

Best alround for value and service, Mouses
Hello Mick,

I agree about Mouses.

I've never eaten at Manoussos. I believe this is next to Medousa. However, when I was in Plakias in May the people in the neighbouring apartment ate there on many occasions and were singing its praises. Maybe, they had an off night when you visited. In many ways we are spoilt in Plakias as the standard is particularly high IMHO.

Mike
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on October 28, 2008, 06:08:17 PM
Quote from: Mike G
I agree about Mouses.
I've never eaten at Manoussos. I believe this is next to Medousa. However, when I was in Plakias in May the people in the neighbouring apartment ate there on many occasions and were singing its praises. Maybe, they had an off night when you visited. In many ways we are spoilt in Plakias as the standard is particularly high IMHO.
Mike
I think most of us would agree that Mouses is excellent value for money. As for Kastro and Manoussos, we've had good meals at both but, as you say, any restaurant can have an off night. With so much choice in Plakias, often only have one meal at a resaurant in our two weeks so if it's a dodgy one you don't really know whether you were unlucky or if it's a sign of poor standards. As most meals are fine, we judge as much by the atmosphere, also the friendliness and efficiency of the service.
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: MARKANDLIZA on November 05, 2008, 05:47:56 PM
where we were in plakias we tried moses, hope remember the right name , we like also the small taverna with giro pita but we didn t the taverna routard friendly not because was bad it was all very delicius but we have much more to the others!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: shinaria on February 19, 2010, 12:21:11 PM
A little bit Off-topic though it's about kokoretsi and really disgusting [but funny] ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfzEW396bXc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfzEW396bXc)

Kali orexi!

shinaria
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Barny on February 20, 2010, 04:48:42 PM
Its all Greek to me !!
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on May 24, 2010, 10:20:32 PM
is this the 'where to eat ' board?

Medousa tomorrow night thanks    
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: jann on May 25, 2010, 12:11:37 PM
Quote from: harribobs
is this the 'where to eat ' board?

Medousa tomorrow night thanks    

Lucky you, hope you have as great a time as I did. Missing it already    

My Medousa stifado was  wonderfful!!


I also got nice taster touches like free anchovies and ? (can't just think what)  for starters and a delicious little plate of yoghurt and fruit puree dessert after. The raki was good too (and plentiful)

Lovely meal.

I also had great food at Sofia, Mouses, Harakas ,Sunset ( Tasomanolis), in fact not a bad word for any of them  

Enjoy Harribobs !
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Ploppy on May 25, 2010, 12:50:35 PM
Quote from: harribobs
is this the 'where to eat ' board?

Medousa tomorrow night thanks    

Have a good one!

September can't come soon enough... spicy pork mezes .... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on May 27, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
*written live from the livicon*

its actually been cold here for the last week, we arrived tuesday to rain and wednesday was quite nasty, however you'll be pleased to know normaility has resumed and it was in the high twenties today and they are threatening 30 + for tomorrow

it's a hard life.........  but someone has to do it  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: John R on May 27, 2010, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: harribobs
*written live from the livicon*

its actually been cold here for the last week, we arrived tuesday to rain and wednesday was quite nasty, however you'll be pleased to know normaility has resumed and it was in the high twenties today and they are threatening 30 + for tomorrow

it's a hard life.........  but someone has to do it  

Say hello to everyone from us two (you know who). Cold again here after two very hot days (hotter than Greece they said). Ground frost and nice new topping of snow on Scottish and Lakeland fells.

John R
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: harribobs on May 29, 2010, 07:44:51 PM
will do John!

very hot here today, didn't notice much ground frost this morning  
Title: Where to eat?
Post by: Rowena & Carl on July 24, 2010, 02:09:06 PM
Vrisi In Mirthios, highly recommended. A new (well in it's 2nd year) Taverna, we ate here 4 times this year, the setting is wonderful with breathtaking views, the decor & ambience you will not find elsewhere in Plakias, the food was very good with daily specials also & great service from the one & only Fredy. Very reasonably priced too.

Rowena

Will try & post a photo later on.