Food in Greece is woven into daily life — how you order, when you eat, what you tip, and which dishes locals reach for on a Tuesday night versus a weekend out.
In Greece, food & drink comes down to a few things: taverna over restaurant, greek coffee is a ritual, and olive oil is liquid gold.
A taverna is where Greeks eat — checkered tablecloths, paper over the table, wine from the barrel. If the menu is laminated with photos, walk away. If there's no menu and the waiter tells you what's fresh, sit down.
Tip: Order 'horiatiki' (village salad) and let the waiter guide the rest. Greeks share everything on the table.
Brewed in a briki (small pot) with the grounds in the cup. Specify 'sketo' (no sugar), 'metrio' (medium), or 'glyko' (sweet). Sip slowly and never drink the muddy bottom.
Greece consumes more olive oil per capita than any country. It goes on everything — salads, bread, fish, sometimes cake. Good tavernas bring a bottle to the table. Use it generously.