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Looking for a studio or apartment on Kos island, towards Psalidi, close to Kos town ?

	Michalis Studios & Apartments is the ideal accommodation choice,
	situated 3 km from the centre of Kos town. The studios & apartments
	are just a 20 minute walk from Kos town, and 300 metres from the
	nearest beach. Nearby is the Kos Marina, a frequent bus service, and
	also a variety of restaurants and shops. Travelling to Kos, stay with
	us, you won't be disappointed ! More info >>

Kos Tavernas Kos Restaurants KOS ISLAND EATING HINTS

Eating good food is a bonus when we are on holidays, and here in Kos there is a selection

of tavernas and restaurants ranging from Chinese, Indian, Mexican, English to traditional

Greek.

The Greeks have a very social way of eating where they order a wide selection of small

dishes which are placed in the center of the table for all to share. This is more commonly

known as a "Greek Meze".

A good start to any meal is a Greek salad or tzatziki, followed by a variety of local dishes

including moussaka, dolmades, lamb, octupus and much, much more.

If you want to quench your thirst, there is always a good selection of cold beers, wines and

retsina. Greece offers a wide selection of wines, ranging from very dry to the very sweet.

Talking about food always makes me hungry ... nevermind it's all for a good cause!

What follows is a description of appetisers, greek specialties, desserts and drinks.

APPETISERS

Greek Salad

Almost a meal in itself, consisting of tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, onions and

olives with a slice of feta cheese on top. Usually served with oil and a sprinkling of oregano.

Taramosalata

This is pink in color and is a mixture of fish roe, mashed potato and breadcrumbs served

with a slice of lemon. It is usually eaten as a dip with fresh bread.

Tzatziki

This is a delicious dip, comprising yoghurt, grated cucumber, lashings of garlic and a little

olive oil. It is usually accompanied with fresh bread.

Saganaki

A wonderful mouth-watering starter. Made from cheese that can either be oven baked or

deep-fried, coated in a lighter batter and served with a slice of lemon.

Kolokythia

This is popular dish and is made with courgettes, which are fried in a light batter, generally

served with Tzatziki.

Tyropita

These are light pastry pies filled with crumbly feta cheese.

GREEK SPECIALITIES

Moussaka

This is a traditional Greek dish made from minced beef, layers of aubergine and sliced

potatoes, topped with a bechamel sauce.

Souvlaki

It consists of pieces of meat grilled on a skewer with onions and peppers. It can be served

as a main course or as a snack inside pitta bread with salad.

Dolmades

Otherwise known as stuffed vine leaves. These are made from vine or cabbage leaves

stuffed with seasoned rice and mincemeat, usually served with lemon sauce.

Kalamari

Deep fried baby squid, served with a squeeze of lemon. Again this can be a main course

or a starter.

Fish

	Fish is very popular, but it should be noted that it is generally priced by the Kilo and not
	per portion, and can be a a little expensive. Most fish restaurants will invite you into the

kitchen for you to see the catches of the day, in order to help you choose your meal.

These are just a few of the many delicious items you will find on most of the

local menus!

DESSERT

The Greeks have a very sweet tooth and are not ashamed to admit it! You will find many

pastry shops around Kos town and its villages and of course you will find an assortment

of desserts in restaurants in Kos.

Baklava

A sticky delight, made from layers of flaky pastry, chopped nuts and soaked in honey.

Kataifi

This is just as sticky, but this one looks like shredded wheat filled with sweetened nuts

and again soaked in honey.

Galaktoboureko

This is much simpler than the others, but still very high in calories. A flaky pastry crammed

with custard cream.

Yiaourti Meh Melee

Thick and creamy Greek yoghurt covered with honey and nuts. Another way to serve this

is with fresh fruit.

Crema Caramela

Good old cream caramel dessert!

Pastes

This is a general term used for many varietes of sponge cake filled with cream, and

covered with a soft icing of chocolate, vanilla or coffee.

I'll have 3 now, and 3 to take away !!!

DRINKS

With a vast selection of tavernas, restaurants and bars to drink in, your holiday would not

be complete without trying some of the local drinks.

Ouzo

The traditional drink of Greece. Ouzo tastes very similar to Pernod and is usually served

as an aperitif, also drunk with the traditional "Meze".

Raki

The "firewater" of all drinks. This drink is extremely potent and is made from grape pips

and stems. You will find a lot of the locals drinking this in tavernas, restaurants and cafes.

Metaxa

The is a Greek brandy with a kick! Available in 3, 5, and 7 star. The more stars, the

stronger the taste!

Beer

The most common beers in Greece are Mythos, Amstel and Heineken. Mythos is the

most popular of all the Greek beers and its taste is somwhere in-between an Amstel

and a Heineken: not as soft as an Amstel, and not as bitter as a Heineken. Try it !

A variety of beers are available in the bars and are usually displayed for you to choose.

Wines

The local wines are surprisingly good and relatively cheap. Dry, Medium and sweet wines

are available. You might like to try the following:

White: Makedonikos, Olympias, Boutari, Lac Des Roches and Calliga

Red: Makedonikos, Boutari, Amanti and Archanes

Rose: Makedonikos, Boutari, Amanti, Archanes and Cava D'ora

Retsina

This wine is made with resin of pinewood added. The resin is made to chalk wine barrels

to get the distinctive taste. It is an acquired taste, and it is fat free!

Greek Coffee

This is a local coffee and is served in tiny cups, with a glass of water. "Sketo" is with

nothing added, "Metrio" is medium / sweet and "Gliko" is very sweet. A handy tip for

drinking Greek coffee is to wait until the coffee powder has sunk before drinking.

Time for a joke:

A bloke goes into a pub, takes a seat at the bar, and orders five pints. The barman gives

him an odd look since the bloke's all by himself, but serves up the five pints and lines

them up on the bar. The bloke downs them ... One, Two, Three, Four , Five. He finishes

the last one and calls to the barman, "Four pints, please, mate!" The barman serves up

four pints and lines them up on the bar. The bloke downs them ... One, Two, Three, Four.

Then he belches loudly, sways slightly on the stool, and orders three more pints. An one

after the other, he knocks them back ... One, Two, Three. "Two pintsh, mate!" he calls,

and the barman places two pints in front of him. Down they go ... One, Two. As the bloke

slams the last one down on the bar, he says, "One pint, mate." So the barman fills the

glass. The bloke sits there, staring at it for a moment, trying to focus. Then he looks at the

barman and says. "Y'know, it'sh a funny t'ing, but the less I drink, the drunker I get ..."

Enjoy eating & drinking at the tavernas and restaurants on Kos !