Favourite restaurants

[vivian]

Wow Sue, you are clever, not only photo's but the idea's you come up with and  all the lovely Greek cooking you do. Viv

[James W]

Hi smoosh.
                Methinks some folk may exaggerate the amount they spend, as we're on a budget I'm finding out some 'Wallet Friendly' places to dine.

'Favourite restaurants' are a matter of personal preference. 

We're self catering at the far end of the resort, but it'll be breakfasts we'll be making (we're near the bakery for fresh bread).

Lunches and dinners, we look to eat out. Want to give my wife a break. 

[blondegirl]

I think its sometimes cheaper to eat out than buy all the bits and eat in.  We usually have breakfast and  a snack during the day, depending on how we feel.. then a meal in the evening but even then we dont fancy sometimes dressing up and looking for a restaurant.  We had an omelette and salad at the Bardis Sun and poppy does a lovely mushroom omelette there.  Theres so much food and choice around and the portions are so big I just feel stuffed with food all the time.  But there again, it is nice to plan and think of what you are going to eat and what restaurant to go to in the evening.

I have a quick stay at home recipe:  Sardine pasta..... Mikes all time favourite.  Boil pasta.... fry two tins sardines (even better with fresh) in oil until they go crispy, throw in some toms, or peppers anything you have, small bit of onion (but I prefer just the sardines), olives, herbs or a small jar of tom. sauce for pasta. all can be done in about 15 mins makes loads and left over for lunch next day. (you could just fry the sardines (I dont like tuna) and toss with the spaghetti and olive oil with loads of lemon, s & p , gorgeous!  serve with crusty bread, tomato and cuc. salad and as many glasses of wine you wish to drink... very nice... then just enough space to go and have "pudding" somewhere with a cocktail. 

Some people dont like cooking on holiday but I enjoy the challenge of working on two rings and coming up with something with the local ingredients etc.

[Lindypops]

Can I be a lodger bg?

[James W]

That recipe makes our mouths water blondegirl.

So you'll send some over to our place of residence in Arillas in September then eh? 

I've added a photo of our favourite place we dined in back in May 2007. We invited some chums and they loved it as well.

I'm sure Arillas has some places like it. Family run, compact, (but not claustrophobic) and friendly. 

[blondegirl]

I would love to be there in September!

[Wendy n Stu]

That sounds yummy BG, going to try tonight.  My hubby looking forward to it already.  Got some fresh sardines from Morrisons and raring to go.  If you have any more recipes would love to know them, maybe you could start a thread.  I love to try but I am rubbish at ideas.  Thanks again. 

[gaye]

wow BG sounds great! There should definitely be a thread for your recipe of   the day!

[blondegirl]

I could always find some out of my Greek cook books.

[smoosh]

Hello

Just a quick query to anyone really (but mainly blondegirl and smiffy who recommended it!)  Where exactly is the kebab place?  I've printed off the map from here and highlighted all the recommended places!

[blondegirl]

If you look on the Arillas map you can see the coconut bar and the malibu bar... the fast food cafe/kebab is next door.  Outside seating cafe style... they do all sorts of fast food, also there is sometimes a traditional menu cheaper than elsewhere.

[smoosh]

Speedy reply blondegirl, you're a star!  Sounds good for us because we're staying at the Akti!  So it's straight out of the hotel after the post-beach shower and change, over to the kebab place and down to the beach in time for the sunset! 

Do you know if they do Keo beer in Corfu?  I realise it's Cypriot but I love it!    Sometimes they even do it in Greek restaurants here!

[blondegirl]

I havent seen it... There is a very small supermarket if you go left at the Amourada, almost opposite Monas boutique.  The guy who owns it has a very interesting hair style
At the back amongst all the dusty boxes they sell very cheap local alcohol.  You might find some amongst his bottles!

[smoosh]

Will check that out - thanks blondegirl?  What is the recommended local beer then?

[blondegirl]

Our favourite is Mythos, they do Amstel as well... No doubt somebody more used to drinking beer will advise the best brew.

The supermarket by the Bakery also do a local beer but I cant remember the name.  Even cheaper than Mythos.  Most of the supermarkets do charge about 15 cents for the deposit on the bottles.  Its a bit embarassing taking your empties back, the bag was a bit noisy and heavy walking down the road!  Kind of lets on how much beer you drink.

Last year we were all buying Mythos in packs of 4 PLUS a free Mythos glass, which we have still got.