A treat for the eye and a feast for the mouth
A restaurant is a place to satisfy our hunger and that's enough on its own, to consider it an important part of our life. But sometimes it is much more! There are many reasons for that. It may be the wonderful location or the extraordinary flavours, the passionate and knowledgeable stuff, or even our good mood or our company. Whatever the case, I am sure that you all have one (or many more) dinning experience(s) that are way above the "satisfy my hunger" standards.
I visited "Petrinos" restaurant on a cold winter day and from the first glance, I knew that it is a place that would fit into the "much more" category!
First of all the location. I reached the village Flamouria through a rural scenery with vineyards and woodland, combined in a totally charming way. And I love rural :)
It took me 20 minutes to get there from the town of Edessa but I didn't even noticed the time, enchanted by the beautiful landscape. Although it was December and nature was already in the winter mode, it was still a wonderful drive!
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At the spot that I was expecting to see the restaurant, there was a lovely stone-built cottage! The excessive amount of chairs in the garden, was the only sign that it was something else than a regular village house and I was kind of reluctant to enter, but it turned out that I was at the right place all along!
The interior was a real revelation! I have seen many well-made establishments in small villages but this one was jaw-dropping! The homey feeling and cozy atmosphere made me think that I am visiting a friend rather than entering a business.
Sotiris, the creator, owner and chef of this amazing place made that feeling even stronger. After proudly showing his cellar and his wine collection, he invited me to the creative chaos of his kitchen!
The food was the last (but definitely not least) pleasant surprise that I had out there! I think you can understand from the pictures that his cooking style is way beyond the traditional or typical Greek cuisine. I am going to use a cliche here (I might even put it in the title of the post) that is totally true in this case:
A treat for the eye and a feast for the mouth :)
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This last picture of the post is my favourite from the day's shooting so although I have used it before, in a food related post, I just had to include it here too.
Pardon me for this repetition :)
This post is my contribution to #MarketFriday, initiated by lovely @dswigle!
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After enjoying the beauty of nature in a village that is so beautiful and cool then ending at a restaurant to enjoy delicious food is really a great day, I really enjoyed your post brother
Thank you very much for stopping by, I am glad you enjoyed it :)
you're welcome, brother
Stunning interiors! Great place!
Thanks a lot, I am glad you like it :)
I am seduced by all those beautiful photos, a winning combination for me, nature and good food.
All beautiful!
Yes, nature and good food is always a great combination :)
Thank you for stopping by!
I enjoyed looking at these photos.
I am glad you did :)
Oh my... I don't know if I am dreaming or just looking at your perfect photos that came out of a fairy tale? :))
Haha, thank you very much!
Not fairy tale, just the memoirs of a travel photographer :)
Καλή Ανάσταση Φίλε Στέφανε! Εύχομαι Υγεία κ Ευτυχία!
Καλή Ανάσταση Κατερίνα!
Τις ευχές μου :)
Hello! Hello, Stefanos! @fotostef You could show me that picture 100 times more and I would not tire of it! Done with a different context, it makes the same impact each and every time!
What an interesting journey you take us on, setting the scene with the rural landscape, which adds to the atmospheric peaceful feeling of your destination. The stone cottage, pleasing to the eye with its picturesque simplicity is everything one could hope for, until you stepped through the door and found that it could be, indeed so much more.
Oh, the fermented fruit, hidden below in the cellar, without the benefit of direct sunlight, storing it until its time. A very impressive stock to come upon. Yamas!
His cooking style borders on eclectic, but true! He creates such looking dishes for the palate! Just look at that kitchen and him, together they create a memory that won't be fast forgotten. Giving the room my attention, I would have to say he has gone beyond the boundaries of taste. It is, indeed the whole atmosphere, a pleasant, truly soothing ambiance.
It is not just a place to eat, but also a small, intimate world he has created for you.
Please take me back! I have to wonder what dessert would be like. I know I don't eat dessert, but, I make it a habit of looking at it. :) This post is a winner. I love it!
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Thank you so, so much Denice for all your beautiful words, receiving a comment from you is good enough reason to take part in #MarketFriday on its own :)
I have to disappoint you though! No dessert that day, of any kind!
Thanks again for your support and encouragement...
... and of course for the tip :)
Next time. We just look at dessert. Never to eat. :)