ABOUT COFFEE
Coffee comes from the Middle East, specifically the Arabs, who around 1,000 B.C. decided to boil coffee beans. Italians enjoy coffee since the 16th century, the French and the British since the 17th century.
In Greece 3 coffees are more popular:
- Greek coffee is made by boiling water with finely roasted coffee into a brass, copper, aluminum or stainless steel utensil with a long handle called “briki”. It is served in a small cup, similar to espresso. Particularly tasteful is the coffee that is boiled on the coals. Depending on preferences, there are several options: sketos (meaning plain) (with no sugar), me oligi (little sugar- half teaspoon of sugar), metrios (medium sugar- one teaspoon of sugar), vari glikos (a lot of sugar- 1 and a half to 2 teaspoons of sugar). The Greek coffee is never drunk until the last drop because of the dregs at the bottom of the cup. The foam generated on the surface is considered a sign of good luck. Many people flip the cup upside down for a few minutes and believe that the patterns formed can predict the future, but not everyone can read them.
- Frappe (instant ice-cold coffee) is the most famous Greek coffee drink, especially during summer. It is made with instant coffee, cold water, ice cubes, sugar (optional) and is hit with a shaker until it becomes foamy. If you want add a little milk, stir it and serve it in a tall glass with a straw.
- Espresso is made by drawing steam through ground coffee under pressure. Its kinds are: Ristretto (made by half the amount of water but the same amount of coffee), lungo (is espresso that is left to steam for 25-30 more seconds and is more bitter), latte (made with 1/3 cup of espresso and 2/3 of steamed milk), macchiato (a shot of espresso with just a dab of steamed or foamed milk on top, crema (is a thick, rich foam on the top of a freshly pulled shot of espresso) cappuccino (made with a shot of espresso and equal of steamed and foamed milk).
* Freddo Cappuccino and Freddo Espresso are Greek inventions. It is cappuccino or espresso served with ice cubes and straw (like frappe).
• ENTERTAINMENT IN FIRA
Café / Bars:
D'Azur bistrot café Tel: 22860 21754
Franco's Bar Tel: 22860 24428
Kathodon (Karterados) Tel: 22860 28549
Murphy's Tel: 22860 22248
Vithos Café - celebrities’ meeting point Tel: 22860 22285
Café - Bar - Restaurants:
Aegle (main Gold St.) Tel: 22860 34100
Character (next to Santozeum) Tel: 22860 21816
Idol Tel: 22860 23292
Mylos (Firostefani) Tel: 22860 25640
Rastoni Tel: 22860 25117
Town Cafe Tel: 22860 23675
Vanilla (Firostefani) Tel: 22860 25631
Clubs:
Casablanca Soul reserve: 6977 575191
Koo Tel: 22860 22025
Mamounia Tel: 6987 753 077
Murphy's Tel: 22860 22248
Tango Bar reserve: 6974 498 206
Town Club Tel: 22860 23675
Creative Cuisine:
1500 B.C. Tel: 22860 21331
Ampelos (Fabrica shopping center) Tel: 22860 25554
Archipelagos Tel: 22860 23673
Assyrtico Tel: 22860 22463, 22860 34255
Koukoumavlos Tel: 22860 23807
La Maltese Estate Villa (Imerovigli) Tel: 22860 24701
Saltsa Tel: 22860 28018
Tomatini (Rocabella Resort) (Imerovigli) Tel: 22860 23711
Greek-Mediterranean cuisine:
Argo Restaurant (fresh fish & seafood) (sunset view) Tel: 22860 22594
Blue Note (Spiliotica apartments) Tel: 22860 23771
Cesare Tel: 22860 24161
Da Costa Tel: 22860 24802
Daphne Family Tavern (close to cable car) Tel: 22860 24271
Dionysos in Atlantis Tel: 22860 23845
Elia Tel: 22860 23165
Grill Point (souvlaki-delivery) (Karterados) Tel: 22860 21727
La Maison Restaurant (Imerovigli) Tel: 22860 25649
Lithos Tel: 22860 24421
Mc Daniel's Tel: 22860 22315
Naoussa Tel: 22860 24869
Nikolas Tel: 22860 24550
Olympos (on the way from Fira to Pyrgos) Tel: 6944 782 108
Parathiri (Fira - main square) Tel: 22860 25000
Parea Tel: 22860 25444
Skaros Fish Tavern (Imerovigli) Tel: 22860 21258
International Cuisine:
Senor Zorbas (Mexican cuisine) Tel: 22860 25244
Pastry shops:
Zotos (specializing in birthday cakes) Tel: 22860 22287
Food Bar:
Bagiatiko (donuts, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, panini, pies, bougatsa etc..) Open 24/7, Central Square Fira- King Thiras St, Tel: 6974 498 206
Ice cream / Gelateria:
Crema Latte Tel: 22860 21393
Haagen Dazs (waffles-coffee-ice cream) Tel: 22860 25117
Catering:
(for weddings, parties, openings, conferences, business gifts)
Spicy bites Information: 6944 948 225
Mario Catering Tel: 22860 32000, 22860 31572
Tobacco Stores - Cuban Cigars:
Habano Cigars-Zisis Pantelis Tel: 22860 25212
