Tavern lovers?

Food. I dare you not to like Greek food :) After a successful propaganda trick- yes talking about wanting to go to a tavern by the sea while it's cold and rainy in Athens does wonders- finally a bunch of fun and crazy Athenians and I managed to synchronize schedules and get to a (drumroll) tavern! :)

This was the last weekend before the start of the Easter fasting period, so I guess it was a perfect opportunity. As I'm writing this, the big Athenian market is opening it's doors for last-minute shopping for sea food – yes, as strange as it sounds, the market opened at 10 p.m. Sunday and it will close at noon on Monday. People tell me the market is crowded with Athenians buying fresh and frozen sea food at 3 a.m and will spend half of their day preparing the big Clean Monday lunch for the whole family. Kite flying is also on the agenda, provided the weather conditions allow it. But, please keep your fingers crossed for cold weather,  I'd like to see some snow in Athens and weather forecast says there are big chances for snow even in the center of the city.

Back to the tavern. I strongly recommend the place we went to called Kapari – ΚΑΠΠΑΡΗ in Greek- in Ano Petralona. You can get there on foot if you get off at the metro station Petralona. The address is Dorieon and Troon 36, Ano Petralona ( Δωριέων & Τρώων 36).

The place is simple and charming, clean, modern, yet traditional design,white chairs and tables in the garden. It is very comfy and with a good company you will even forget that you are at a restaurant and will have the feeling you are in some friend's back yard.

As for the food, the word amazing comes to mind. The menu has things beyond your average expectations from a tavern. Delish sea food and fish , fresh salads in such vivid colours and creative combinations you will turn vegetarian in a split second. If you are into meat there is a variety of dishes from wild rabbit, coq au vins, boar, caramelised pancetta and so on. Don't forget to try the creamy beet-root salad!!! The taste is even better than the crazy hot-pink colour. 

And the sweet treat at the end, oh it's heavenly. Ice cream over the most delicious chocolate-brownie-like cake..... and it's on the house. I loved it! You have to try it :)

Salad lovers don't miss the one with fresh mixed vegetables with haloumi cheese  and balsamic vinegar