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APPETIZERS / MEZEDES
In Greece, it is customary to go to a Mezedopolion and drink ouzo or wine and select a number of favorite small
dishes. Ouzeri Mezedes originated in antiquity and reveal the very social nature of Modern Greeks.
We at Taverna Cretekou encourage you to enjoy the Greek Lifestyle.
TARAMOSALATA -
TRADITIONAL - 7.75
A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Imported Red Caviar, Olive Oil and Lemon Whipped to a Light Mousse.
*MELITZANOSALATA - SMIRNI - 7.75
A Soft Mousse of Eggplant, Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Herbs.
*TZATZIKI - CRETE - 7.95
A Refreshing Blend of Homemade Yogurt, Cucumber and Garlic.
*FAVA - IN SEASON
- 7.75
Fava Beans Mixed with Olive Oil and Lemon. Served with Onions.
*DOLMADAKIA - SMIRNI - 7.50
Grape Leaves Filled with Rice, Scallions and Dill. Marinated in Olive Oil
*IMAM BAILDI - SMIRNI - 8.95
Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes and Onions, Pine Nuts and Raisins.
*AGRIA MANITARIA - KASTORIA - 8.95
Wild Mushrooms Sautéed in Garlic and Parsley.
*MANITARIA PSYLORITI - CRETE - 8.95
A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Broiled Mushroom Stuffed with Feta, Spinach and Herbs.
*SPANAKOTIROPITA - TRADITIONAL - 8.75
Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust.
*TIROPITA - ANDROS - 8.95
Our Chef's Special Recipe, Manouri, Feta
and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Filo.
*FETA SAGANAKI - CRETE - 8.75
Broiled Feta wit Fresh Basil and Tomatoes. Drizzled with Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano.
*SAGANAKI - TRADITIONAL - 8.95
Kasseri Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served - Sizzling - with Lemon.
KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA - CYPRUS - 9.50
Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with lemon
APPETIZERS FOR TWO
OUZERI MEZEDES – 15.95
A sampler of small taste – Tarama, Tzatziki, Fava,
and Dolmades.
Served with chilled Ouzo and Pita Bread.
HTAPODAKI KRASSATO - CRETE - 14.50
Grilled Baby Octopus Lightly Marinated in Olive Oil and Wine.
SATYRIKON - 15.50
A Combination of Greek Appetizers.
SAGANAKI ME GARIDES - THESSALONIKI - 16.95
Shrimp and Feta Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served with Lemon.
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