Tsiknopempti at Marriott

My friend and I had dinner at the the Zephyros restaurant in Marriott Ledra last Thursday, February 16. There was a buffet promo of 32 euros per person excluding drinks in celebration of Tsiknopempti. Tsiknopempti is all about eating meat: grilled, broiled, smoked as a final goodbye to meat a week before the start of Greek lent.

It was our first taste of fat Thursday. We had lamb chops, cold cuts, steak and other Greek meat dishes. The night was made more memorable by the music provided by the lovely pianist, Tzefi - Sofia.

Zephyros restaurant is spacious, clean and romantic ambiance. The buffet had other selections of delicious salads and desserts. The staff  were very nice and accomodating. It is worth going back there another time.

Greek Wine, Liqour and Food

This blog will be the start of a series of blogs on Greek wine, liqour and food. During our almost a year here in Athens i discovered wine, good sweet, dry and semi sweet wines are produced here and other Greek islands. In restaurants they serve local wines which are cheaper but taste comparably with the more expensive imported wines. And they can be in  pitchers or small glasses.

Last December my diplomat friend received several wines as
Christmas gift. So far we have tasted only three bottles at dinner time. And they leave a sweet taste in the pallate. Smooth , semi sweet wines made perfect by years of brewing.

There are also a number of local beers which are light and smooth. I like the Mythos beer, tastes like our San Miguel light.

I am now enjoying my stay here in Athens. I hope to be able to travel in more Greek islands and other cities. Greece is a beautiful place worth discovering inspite of the violent and destructive rallies and demonstrations recently.