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Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Topic started by: Jo Wissett on August 13, 2019, 11:56:41 PM
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Unfortunately our 2019 blissful holiday is now a thing of the past and proper depression is setting in!! However, in the midst of this post Arillas gloom I have been pondering my favourite meals this year..
I would have to say my numero uno and -SHOCK- even overtaking the Brouklis Lamb chops is.......
Bifteki (at Brouklis!) oh my. The succulent beef patty oozing with cheese was simply divine. PLEASE GOD try this before you leave!
Another favourite was the splendid Sofrito at Efthicia. Wow. Huge portion but I tried my very best let me tell you!
Best Greek salad was at Gratsela. I think maybe coupled with that perfect view there is nowhere better to enjoy that first taste of true Greek cuisine and the unbelievable tomatoes. I’m not even that keen on tomatoes but I swear I could live off the tomatoes in Arillas!
Perfect Souvlaki at Effies and Brouklis also and Mick always says the Mousakka at Brouklis is second to none!
Beautiful steak followed by unreal brownies at Night Owl
I really could go on and on! What were your highlights this year?
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Jo , I am a great fan of bifteki and I have moved away fron Brouklis Lamb to enjoy the bifeki they serve,
The top 3 biftekis are... (for me)
1. Mon Amour , Kavadaddes, with or without the cheese.
2, Brouklis - For some reason I prefer this with the cheese.
3. Bavias .The place nearly opposite the freezer centre , in Sidari. Stuffed however you want it. Bacon , cheese and peppers is an option.
Difficult for me to seperate these three. - Mon Amour is slight favourite for me , though , as it is closer to where we live and we can get a takeawy.
Can't comment on Stiffado and the like as I am not keen on the spicy/tomatoey Greek cuisine.
Cheers
Negg
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It's so difficult to choose in Arillas but Kleftiko at Vinceremos probably. Also love the mussels in lemon and garlic at Gratselas and the fish at Vavillas.
However the best meal we had this summer was the seafood platter at Agni Taverna at Agni bay closely followed by a meal at Romeos in Pagi.
Oh. I feel hungry and depressed now.
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Oh I feel your pain - it took a week for me to reboot after being so chilled in Arillas this year and my goodness, the blues did hit! My highlights this year were
Baked feta (with tomatoes & oregano) at Brouklis - just amazing tastes for such a simple dish
Prawn saganaki at Grastela - superb! (and they took the heads off because I'm squeamish! :-) )
Pork chop in red wine with mushrooms, again at Gratsela .
Bifteki at Bouyata
For hubby, it would be
Red snapper at Marina
Sardines at Kosta's on the Beach
Food in general at Bouyata and Mon Amour
Best house wine - Mon Amour (hubby sampled a lot!!!)
Whilst those are our 'stand outs' we didn't have a bad meal anywhere. Choosing where to eat and then what to eat is very much the highlight of our day :-) and we had some really fabulous food.
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It was a shame for Portifino’s this year as was near enough empty most days and nights. I’m sure this has lots to do with Spiro not being there this year. Usually it’s packed out. I felt that Kostas on the beach was very quiet also. How did people find the food in those two?
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Kostas was really busy most of the time we were there - early July. Some nights it was full (outside seating area). Really enjoyed the food there - think we ate there twice but tend to spread the love out and visit various places!
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Only 40 more days until it's my turn to sample all these culinary delights and of course a few pints of Mythos to wash it down Scottish Yannis 🍺🍻🍷🍾u
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It was a shame for Portifino’s this year as was near enough empty most days and nights. I’m sure this has lots to do with Spiro not being there this year. Usually it’s packed out. I felt that Kostas on the beach was very quiet also. How did people find the food in those two?
We thoughts too about Portofino. It seemed to have lost some of its sparkle.
Kostas is lovely, I had a lovely stuffed chicken breast. I personally can't complain about any of the meals we had. Our usual first day lunch at effis of tzatziki, sardines & Greek salad was up to its usual standard. Hubby was impressed with Bouyata. I would find it impossible to pick a favourite meal
Karen
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I quite often visit "Beach Kostas" for an afternoon "Tonic Water" - I enter and leave via the kitchen so I can say that, much is freshly prepared.
(Just as Brouklis kitchen when I used to sneak in there. ---- and or course many other eateries.
(The other day , Kostas Vasillis was slicing beefsteak from a fresh joint, just bought. - I wanted to buy a couple and take home for the freezer.)
Many lunchtimes I have sneaked a taste at sofrito and the like , but don't tell em.
Good food at many places, but all can be quiet now as , with the heat , the appetite can be lost.
We haven't eaten out for 3 weeks so have a big catchup to do when the temp drops!!!!
Cheers
Negg
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We went to Portofino twice this year and first time we have eaten there. First night was very busy and took us 20 minutes just to get a drink but the Greek lamb was delicious but the veg with it was very bland. When we asked for the bill we got a free drink but when we went to leave Sabrina almost begged us to stay and we felt quite uncomfortable. Second time we went the service was better but my meal only had 2 roast potatoes with it. I asked if any more and was told had run out and could have some chips. I would go back however as reasonable price but very mixed experience.
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Hi
In arillas at the moment.
On the subject of food and service . So far this year only one place I would never visit again. From when I first walked in I did not like the modern decor and environment. When my mixed grill arrived my second issue was it was served on a wooden board topped with some type of paper. I prefer porcelain plates. My third issue was it was so dry and over cooked I couldn’t eat it.
First went there when it opened some 3 years ago for fresh fish and chips. It was frozen fish.
I was persuaded to go back for a second time this year.
Don’t think there will be third time when there places like Athina so much consistently better.
Geoff
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Not a great fan of wooden plates etc etc but fair play for giving it another try , Geoff.
Probably not for you and possibly not for me but for others??? - I think I know the place and so many good reports , this Summer.
Somewhere we will visit before October with, just as you did , an open mind. - Should I take mustard with me??
Mathraki doing you both proud , I trust??
Cheers
Negg
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I think I know the place too , as Eggy says it has some great write ups this year. I liked it last year when I went.
I was a little disappointed in Athina this year to be honest , it was ok but not as good as previous years.
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Not a great fan of wooden plates etc etc but fair play for giving it another try , Geoff.
Probably not for you and possibly not for me but for others??? - I think I know the place and so many good reports , this Summer.
Somewhere we will visit before October with, just as you did , an open mind. - Should I take mustard with me??
Mathraki doing you both proud , I trust??
Cheers
Negg
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You definitely need mustard.
Ate at the Mathraki recently. As usual excellent food, good presentation and plenty of it
Geoff
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I wont eat anywhere that serves food on wooden boards - even if a piece of paper between the food an it.
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I wont eat anywhere that serves food on wooden boards - even if a piece of paper between the food an it.
…..or drinks in jam jars - what's that about!?!?
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I wont eat anywhere that serves food on wooden boards - even if a piece of paper between the food an it.
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I did ask them to put it on a porcelain plate. Didn’t improve the meal though.
Had a mixed grill at the Athina last night.Perfect.
Geoff
Geoff
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Geoff - Didn't see you at Athina , but then we left probably around 9:30 ish. - Twas busy there.
and Angie ....... I think an Ouzo in a large bucket is better than a jam jar. (Even if they have removed the marmalade dreggs from it.)
Negg
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Geoff - Didn't see you at Athina , but then we left probably around 9:30 ish. - Twas busy there.
and Angie ....... I think an Ouzo in a large bucket is better than a jam jar. (Even if they have removed the marmalade dreggs from it.)
Negg
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Passing ships.
Twas there from 7 till 8.30
Geoff
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Stewed goat at the Athina tonight.
That's where we'll be heading.
Barry and Christine.
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Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Followed by apple pie and ice cream(Val) and coffee and metaxa (me).
A perfect meal in a fantastic taverna serving consistently good food with good service
Had to supply my own mustard though. Lol
Geoff
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I agree all ways good food and lots of it and so friendly
I can remember when it was The Captains it was good, then the kids took it on and ran it into the ground I am glad the new owners have made it work it’s very hard to make in the restaurant business as such many good restaurants in Arillas
Keep up the good work guys
Kevin
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Goat in red wine sauce , Geoff??
Hope you asked for the "Billy" before you left.??
Negg
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If Geoff did he is unlucky I am at home and i don’t like mustard
Billy m
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This summer we ate well in many a establishment around the village and got good food served on plates, in paper, on boards, drinks in jam jars, glasses, pints etc and all it was good too. :)
It is nice to have a variety of new ways alongside old ways.
And we are but many so live and let live and just enjoy this jolly craic called life 8)
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Betcha don't get fish n chips, in newspaper, anymore!!! - Reading n eating at the same time. -
(What happened to page three?? - Maybe get lucky if I have fish n chips the next evening!!!)
Cheers Negg --------------- and sorry Erja n Heide. Never managed to get to Three W , this Summer.
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If Geoff did he is unlucky I am at home and i don’t like mustard
Billy m
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Mustard will put hairs on your chest. Lol
Geoff
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Hi
In no particular order, our choice of eating places that consistantly (again) offered good food, well presented and hot, together with good service were:
Brouklis
Mathraki
Athina
Effies
Costas on the Beach
Geoff
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Hi one and all,
The best lamb chops are to be had at the Horizon Hotel, cooked pink,succulent and tender. Greek mezie at the Brouklis is amazing, was even better when you could order it with ouzo. Happy Days, roll on next year.
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All the restaurants or tavernas and the quick eating places are very good in Arillas.
And serving very good quality food they all have good points and bad but we all have our favourites they all do the very best to make us happy for us holiday makers on boards paper whatever the food we eat is enjoyable.
Each establishment sometimes they can not get it right every time they are not a five star and you can not expect it unless you what to pay big money like any big city even these you don’t know what happens in the kitchen drop the pork chop on the floor etc I know people who work in the catering business the story’s they tell me well I think Arillas Is doing well.
Anyway they must be doing something right WHY DO WE GO BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR
Kevin
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Greenbeans the best lamb chops I think
Without a doubt are Brouklis!
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Hi jo
Is that with greenbeans or is greenbeans a restaurant or greenbeans cook the lamb hahaha
Kev
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Kevin
I think i have to have a language degree to understand that one word liner you have just done.
(Maybe I am "Being Green" or "Greanbean" - get it?
Negg