By Candi Licence

July 18, 2019, by Epicurian Traveler website,

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Walking into a traditional Greek Taverna is like being welcomed into a close friend’s home for a lovingly prepared homestyle meal. Plan to linger, savor local wine, inhale the enticing scents wafting from the kitchen, and eat delicious, wholesome food. The taverna is where friends and families gather to eat, drink, listen to music, and catch up on the local gossip and news while soaking up the atmosphere.

Tavernas tend to be small, intimate eateries with excellent, inexpensive local food.

What Characterizes a Traditional Taverna?

Tavernas are usually small, intimate, family run restaurants that offer locally sourced foods at reasonable prices. Greeks like to eat out often and their tavernas offer inexpensive places to dine. Tavernas are an integral part of Greek daily life and act as the town’s gathering place, much like English pubs. The service is relaxed, and patrons will often stay for an entire evening of food and music.

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