An abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. At every turn, a road-side stand manned by a local farmer selling fresh products in every imaginable shade of green, red and yellow. Water sources of bubbling, pure fresh running water. Aromatic herbs and plants abound, peeking out from craggy rocks and other unlikely places. Fresh, wholesome fish. Warm, fragrant homemade bread and pies bursting with every conceivable vegetable or local cheese. All masterfully prepared with patience and love.
In every “taverna”, large or small, in every corner of Greece: seaside, with the delicious catch of the day and steaming wild greens doused in pure olive oil and fresh lemon; within the whitewashed alleyways of some Cycladic island’s hilltop town, with homegrown sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and local meats; in a picturesque port, sitting within arm’s reach of the colorful fishing boats bobbing in the harbor. No matter where you choose to eat in this country, the myriad of refined, subtle tastes, the olive oils and sweet-scented wines will all give your senses reason to rejoice. This is Mediterranean cuisine at its very best. Allow us to introduce you…