Greece : Dining Where Ever You Like

Summer is the blessing season for the European where they enjoy dining and outing. The weather tend to be very pleasing and forget about layers of clothes underneath the winter coat. Similarly in Greece there were many tourists from all over the world and all walks of life dining and enjoying the local food. The restaurants were very welcoming with local decoration and concept. Almost all the Mediteranian countries shared the same taste and culture although they phrased in different languages. The most popular food for sure kebab. It was originated from Turkey, which I thought and speedily becoming a popular international food. You go everywhere in the world you will find kebab. Unfortunately I deliberately cannot enjoy the local food because of the halal status. Anyway I really enjoy looking at people struggling to order food and bevarage during the hot sunny sun. How wonderful world it was. Below are few pictures that I took during my travel and hope that all of you will enjoy them.

This open concept restaurant is covered with translucent tent. The ray from the sun make it look little bit glaring plus the pleasure of the wind breeze. The standing lamps would make the restaurant appears more romantic and cosy.

This is also an open concept restaurant but the furnitures were arranged in front so that the customers still can enjoy the outside view whilst enjoying the food. Looking at the people. Enjoy the weather and the most important thing is enjoying the truly greek environment.

Most of the restaurants served similar food. You can choose sea food as well. But most of the European culinary the use of white and red wine is a must. You can see the white colour arrangement. This is a typical greek colour and a symbol of tranquility.

This is an indoor restaurant. The grape plant creeping above the pergola and flowing down the front door. The terracota pots were arranged along the apron to represent the freshness of the entire concept. But I think if the pots are placed in bigger containers they will look more prominent and welcoming.

Enjoying the sea breeze and the scene. The restaurant situated in Eigina Island. Plenty of sea food here but the prices were not cheap.

I like this concept. White and gray blended with blue furnitures and pots. You can see plenty of blues in this island. Especially the doors and windows. No wonder they call 'Greece in Blue'. I dont know what the plant is but the purple flower is pretty and the leaves just drapping down contribute further shade from radiant sun light.

That is me sitting next to the coffee shop. I like the signages.

That is me in front of the cafe. An open concept with trees surrounding the area for natural shade. How nice to have another greek iced coffee.

This is a menu written in Greek. But there is English menu published at the other side.

For those who intend to open a restaurant can emulate some of these restaurants . If still blur with what concept to adopt please dont be hesitated to contact me for free consultation...hehehe.

For me, I still dreaming of having a cafe like Starbucks. Where people can appreciate not only the food but the environment with small fountains and mini waterfalls flowing to the fish pond with plenty of colourful Kois. It will be truly Malaysian with soothing orchestrated gamelan music as the background.