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PlakChat / Beer, Beer we want more beer

« on: July 26, 2006, 05:10:32 PM »

Don't know how this thread escaped me until now given it's one of my favourite subjects.  Have to admit I wasn't that taken with the craft beer at On the Rocks, didn't think it had that much in the way of flavour.  The best beer I came across in Plakias were the two organic bottled beers available in the Souvlaki House, a blond and a dark ale.  Very nice.

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Where to stay / Kostas-Chrysoulla Studios

« on: July 14, 2006, 02:50:58 PM »

Just returned from 2 weeks at Kostas Chrysoulla and for the first time in 5 consecutive years of staying there had a bad time, at least initially, with the accomodation.  On arrival assigned room 67 which has to go down as the worst room i've ever encountered.  The first thing I had to do was clean the toilet, shower and basin, the bathroom window had 2 panes of glass missing and all surfaces had a film of dust.  The shower had no means of attaching it to the wall and the shower head was held together with masking tape.  I wasn't chuffed with it but thought I'd stick it out until the next day and have a word with Morven.  I soon changed my mind when I closed the bathroom door behind me and found myself trapped in the bathroom for 20 minutes. Went and complained to Kostas and was moved to a room in the block over the wall behind the swimming pool.  The room itself was fine, but the door didn't fit and just banged all night in the strong winds.  So after a sleepness night finally got moved into room 7 in Zorbas above the jewellery shop.  Great room, big balcony and a great sea view.  Could get a bit noisy out the front but that was no big deal, it makes a change to be able to watch the village go by of an evening.

One final point.  Am I possibly the only person who actually enjoyed their stay in the 'broom cupboard'?  Had the room last year and though it was great.  Huge room, cool, quiet and a shaded balcony which felt like you were looking out onto your own private courtyard garden.  Shame it gets such a bad press on the board.

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Where to eat...or not! / Where to eat?

« 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