But if I should speak of delight, I’d be
foolish not to praise the Pikiliaskaras
platter that was brought to us as a
main course. This was the ultimate
combination of Greek-styled meat.
Consisting of a mixed grill, it contained a
succulent assortment of spiced pork and
chicken on skewers, the famous Greek
Bifteki and some baked potato wedges.
This was presented along with a plate
of creamy Tzatziki and a round of pita
bread that truly delighted the senses.
I began the exploration of this dish by
trying the two types of meat bruschetta:
as I tucked into the meats, I noticed how
tender these were, quickly dissolving
across my palate and filling my mouth
with a smoky aroma that permeated
throughout the bite. One could say the
same of the Bifteki, which brought a
beautiful and more defined taste, with
the typical strength of an impeccably
seasoned burger. The potatoes gave it
a great backing, crunchy on the outside
and soft on the inside: I could already
see they were confectioned to perfection
through their wonderful golden colour
and wrinkling skin, the taste just
confirmed the predictions. What gave it
the edge however was the Tzatziki: an
incredibly rich dish of yogurt combined
with an assortment of cucumber and
garlic dill. Combined with the pita bread
dip, it presented a beautiful balance of
cream, zest, tanginess, freshness and
delight – a real treat.
Finally, we were presented with a
delicious sweet ending: for dessert, it
was Baclavas. These traditional sticky,
sweet, flaky and nutty rolls were a
truly delightful way of ending the
meal. Slightly crunchy and thoroughly
aromatic, this honey-hinted treat made
sure to entice me and my urges to return
in the near future.
As a whole, the experien