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Accommodation Stayed At: Yalis, Achladies.
Victoria Nikos, Troulos.
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Post by D on Apr 18, 2016 10:05:03 GMT
Last year (2015) I visited Skiathos for the first time. I ate out in a Taverna/Restaurant every night with a friend, and had chips with most meals. My only comment would be that two of the establishments served chips that looked like they had come out of frozen bag from a supermarket. In all honesty I found that choice of serving frozen chips to be slightly odd and even worrying. Rick Stein (Chef/Cook) says that the Greeks cook the best chips in the World, and I agree.....if they are fresh. All I will say is that I ate out in Achladies when I was confronted with the "imposter chips". This year I am staying in Troulos and will probably eat out most nights in the resort/village. Now I know we can't name and shame establishments but we can say which places serve the "real deal Greek chips". Have you had a nice meal in Troulos or elsewhere on the Island where you remember eating the best chips ever with a meal? I know it is a simple thing regarding chips but it is the sort of thing you remember when eating out.
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Post by kathos on May 25, 2016 13:20:41 GMT
Milos Taverna on the small coastal road heading towards the runway - real chips with oregano and grated cheese mmmm
Tennis Club - extra special ones cooked in olive oil, dearer than usual but worth it
I'm a fan of potatoes in oven, slow cooked with a hint of lemon and available in most places
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D
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Victoria Nikos, Troulos.
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Post by D on May 25, 2016 14:33:04 GMT
Milos taverna looks like it is worth a visit, by the water and in view of the aircraft approaching landing. Thanks for the tip.
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Post by kathos on May 25, 2016 14:52:00 GMT
You are welcome, they have a good menu. Fridays at Milos is very busy, lots of people book a table to eat drink and plane watch .. hold on to your hat
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Post by dennisn on May 26, 2016 7:04:44 GMT
Milos taverna looks like it is worth a visit, by the water and in view of the aircraft approaching landing. Thanks for the tip. The "done thing" at Milos, is to have a waterside table and when you spot an approaching aircraft, jump up and run like the wind up to the end of the runway to duck as it skims over your head. This is beyond my ability and is probably beyond most people's ability - you've got to be a fast runner to get there in time. Another done thing is to have that waterside table and sit there when the aircraft take off - you get the benefit of the hot fuel-burning exhaust air, but only gentle blast and gentle grit blasting (but DO hold onto anything that could blow away). For the full experience, go to the end of the runway, up against the perimeter fence/barrier and prove how hard you are by standing in the full blast. Do wear eye protection and don't try this at home!
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Post by kathos on May 26, 2016 18:39:39 GMT
Dennis wrote <<For the full experience, go to the end of the runway, up agaianst the perimeter fence/barrier and prove how hard you are by standing in the full blast>> .... and if you do this then make sure your holiday medical insurance covers you for being as daft as a brush
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Post by D on May 27, 2016 9:22:44 GMT
Sounds like fun...... watching a few planes land and take off (depending on the direction of landing/take off). You have one life as they say!
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Post by kathos on May 27, 2016 10:13:58 GMT
D, you will have a great view from Milos Taverna or Amaretto which is nearer to the runway, however please do not be tempted to stand directly in line with the runway by the perimeter fence at take off, there are two massive engines blasting to lift tonnes of metal into the air .. I've seen the fools that do it, not recommended.
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Post by dennisn on May 27, 2016 14:07:31 GMT
Dennis wrote <<For the full experience, go to the end of the runway, up agaianst the perimeter fence/barrier and prove how hard you are by standing in the full blast>> .... and if you do this then make sure your holiday medical insurance covers you for being as daft as a brush Or if you do go get a good blasting, when you go to the hospital and/or make an insurance claim, don't tell them you were brushing daft.
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Post by D on Jun 21, 2016 10:31:40 GMT
Well, the best chips I had were at Christakis Sports Bar. Not only that I was served by a lovely pleasant girl/waitress. I ordered the Swordfish as well which was very reasonably priced at E8 (with original Greek chips and salad). This place was well worth the visit when I ate out earlier at 5.30pm one showery afternoon (the only day of light showers on the holiday). It appears that many Tavernas are cost cutting at the expense of the authenticity of eating out on a Greek Island.
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Post by berty on Aug 28, 2016 21:29:58 GMT
Try the chips at Sea U on the old harbour. Fantastic.
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