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>> Q&A about Modern Greek Life
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Eating out and Greek tavernas |
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I have heard many times about the so-called tavernas in Greece. What about eating out in Greece? |
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Greece is loaded with scenic, tavernas. I would suggest the more hole in the wall, the better the food, though this may not always be true. If you order American style, it could be a bit pricey. But if you order a few dishes for a group of people you can eat a lot for very cheap. Also, you are automatically brought bread for between 0.50 and 1 Euro. This is their form of a tip. As I mentioned earlier tavernas automatically bring you bread when you sit down to eat. This is their version of a tip.
Also Greeks sit down to eat for a long time, though in Athens they may try to rush you through. Secondly, Greece is an extremely hot place. Often between 1 and 5 everything is closed down for a siesta. This is because Greeks eat large lunches, its to hot, and they stay up late at night. In Athens things remain open, elsewhere, they do not. Sleep during this time, your body will thank you. Greeks also tend to stay up late at night (3 A.M. easily) because of this siesta. In small towns, some shops may not open the next day till ten or eleven, especial on weekends. |
answer provided by volunteer expert: greek_style |
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