In Greek societies, mealtimes are occasions to meet and socialise with family and friends. In Athens, breakfast is usually eaten between 6:00 and 8:00 A.M., which is a simple cup of coffee, bread and butter. Athenians normally eat lunch between 2:00 and 3:00 P.M, followed by an afternoon nap. Dinner is served late, between 9:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M., and is often the main meal of the day.
A Greek dinner is an informal and slow process. It usually starts with mezze, a series of appetising tidbits, including olives, grilled vegetables and yoghurt dips. Appetisers are served next and often feature seafood, cheese made from goat or sheep's milk and a green salad. The main course might be lamb, simply grilled over a fire or more fish. Ice-cream or fruit are the most popular dessert.
Native Athenians will often drink wine with their meal.Before eating, Athenians might have a glass of ouzo, an aniseed-flavoured liquor. Afterwards - and frequently during the day - they will drink small cups of thick, sweet coffee.
A Greek dinner is an informal and slow process. It usually starts with mezze, a series of appetising tidbits, including olives, grilled vegetables and yoghurt dips. Appetisers are served next and often feature seafood, cheese made from goat or sheep's milk and a green salad. The main course might be lamb, simply grilled over a fire or more fish. Ice-cream or fruit are the most popular dessert.
Native Athenians will often drink wine with their meal.Before eating, Athenians might have a glass of ouzo, an aniseed-flavoured liquor. Afterwards - and frequently during the day - they will drink small cups of thick, sweet coffee.