My taste of Greece at Cafe Mediterranean

Seega, seega! a common expression in Greece which means slowly, slowly. 

My friend and I decided to take a halt from our busy life and talk about our failed plans and love prospect we can never have haha. We wanted to have a laugh at our own stupidities and kill time eating with gustatory delight.

Pita bread with hummus, a classic chick pea and sesame dip from the Middle East and Moroccan mint tea. One can also eat the pita with a kebab, meanwhile the tea would induce a relaxing feeling while eating full of taste Greek dishes.

Shish Taouk with Biryani rice and pureed Moutabal/ Baba Ganoush (P315) 

Traditional Turkish shish kebab which can be found in Syrian and Lebanese cuisine. Shish come from old Turkish and means skewer. (it has been adopted in Lebanese-Arabic and Syrian-Arabic dialects, although seekh is the word for skewer in classical Arabic and tavuk (pronounced "tah-wouk") comes from old Turkic Takagu means chicken.

Grilled Chicken Kebab served with buttered rice

Chicken marinated with a mix of Mediterranean spices and a hint of chilli (P315)

The Greek diet has been influenced by traditions from both the East and West. In ancient times, the Persians introduced Middle Eastern foods, such as yogurt, rice, and sweets made from nuts, honey, and sesame seeds. In 197 B.C. , when Rome invaded Greece, the Romans brought with them foods that are typical in Italy today including pasta and sauces. Arab influences have left their mark in the southern part of Greece. Spices such as cumin, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves play a prominent role in the diet of these regions. The Turks later introduced coffee to Greece. Potatoes and tomatoes were brought from New World after exploration of the Americas began about five hundred years ago.

Read more: http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Greece.html#ixzz3aOXFR81Y

Electricity is expensive in Greece, and so most pubs, kafeneio and cafes are dim and gloomy. Cafe Mediterranean however is themed with vibrant energy like of the sun and a spiced up classic interior decor.