Food & Drink shopping

[cmerry51]

Coming to Arillas for the first time - will visit local tavernas but enjoy alfresco cooking, what are the supermarkets like or will I have to drive to Sidari?

[Mick and Jill]

Hi
there are supermarkets that stock everything you need but we tend to always eat out especially this time as prices have increased so much and it was cheaper this way.

Was gobsmacked when Mick ran out of his factor 50, paid £5 here, it cost 28Euro over there.

Jill

[cmerry51]

Thanks Jill was looking at food drinks etc as we are brining our two young grand children with us therefore easier to cook in situ and relax by the pool - staying @ Villa Helios

[justphil]

The villa is gorgeous cmerry51, as are its owners Frank and Mandy. Have never stayed there before you think this is a review, but I have read many really good ones. Very pretty outside.

You can buy many supplies in Kavaddades, not far from you either. Some of the owners of accommodation in Arillas buy some of their stuff there. San Stefanos has possibilities too. I would just explore and choose.

Arillas may be more geared up for tourists, but you can sometimes find litle gems there too. We look, comment about what we'd make back in UK, and then I'm afraid we always go and eat at one of the many amazing tavernas.

Have a great first time. I have a feeling it won't be the last.....

Phil

[cmerry51]

Thanks Phil we are all really looking forward  only 6 weeks to go, also first trip to Corfu although have stayed on many other Greek Islands.
Maybe see you when we are there
Cliff

[BBB]

There are several local supermarkets in Arillas. The nearest to you is probably down the hill next door to the bakery (where you can buy bread, cakes and cheese pies all cooked on the premises) Walkable from Helios but a steep hill.
There is a bigger supermarket called Brettas on the Kavvadades/Corfu Town road and a fruit and veg shop on the opposite side just before.
There are two big supermarkets in Sidari, Markato(?) and Diellas opposite. They sell everything including fresh meat but we use the Butcher's Shop which is on the Kavvadades road going out of Sidari.

[jojo]

Hi

Could anyone tell me if Young George is still runing Helens on the sea front?

We will be there soon and can`t wait!!!

We always eat out, some great places to eat and sadly they all need the euros.

Jo

[justphil]

Helens has changed hands jojo. But the object of every-female- under-100's affection is running his dad's supermarket opposite Mathraki. The crepeprie is now a chargrill, but I guess that will fit in well. None of this is my personal experience, but I read everything I can find about Arillas. think I've got it right tho

Phil


 

[jojo]

Thanks Phil

Hubby is a bit upset now as we had breakfast, and most other meals there last year. Fab view for your breakfast and evening meal. Still never mind we still be going and we can pop in a see young George and his Dads as we are at the Mathraki studios agian this year.

lol

Jo

[Val n Bill]

Don't think you will see much of Georges Dad, Gianni is not too well at the moment.

                   Val x

[Ang]

Funny this thread should have started as there will be a passage or 2 on my adventure re cooking and all bar 1 ingredient was purchased right at my doorstep.
Ang

[Val n Bill]

Oh Ang, carrot and stick, you little Minx.

                Lol Val x