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  Local Data for Corfu |
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Food is very important to the Corfoit people, and the ties between the island and its food are strong. Meals are a social event and the Greeks tend to eat late in the day, often starting at 10 or even 11 o’clock at night.The local food is both tasty and inexpensive, making it easy for visitors to experiment with different dishes, thereby finding a true taste of Corfu, its culture and its people.
Each village taverna is a hub of activity, animated conversation and gossip, and visitors are always made to feel welcome.Corfoit hospitality is never more apparent than when visitors are dining in their establishments, and it is important to them that your experience is a good one.
Fresh Produce: Like all Greek islands and the mainland, Corfu makes all its own cheeses and uses the fertile soil and excellent climate of the Ionian islands to grow fresh fruit and vegetables as well.Figs, oranges and grapes grow in abundance, together with local kumquats which are used to make the traditional Corfoit liquer.
Almonds: In the early spring months, the island is in bloom, with beautiful almond blossom, carpeting the countryside with pink and white hues.Corfoits have a notorious sweet tooth and some of their almond crop is used to make excellent chewy, sticky nougat which can be purchased in cafes and shops all over the island.
Liqueurs:Usual Greek specialities Metaxa brandy and potent aniseed Ouzo are available in restaurants and tavernas on Corfu with Ouzo used as an aperitif and Metaxa as a digestif.The kumquat fruits grown on the island are used to produce the island’s speciality liqueur – Kumquat, with visitors encouraged to visit one of a number of Corfoit distilleries.
Eating out
Zaharoplasteion: Small shops/cafes selling delicious sweet Greek cakes.
Snack/Souvlaki Bars: Snacks are served quickly and are inexpensive.
Ouzeri: Small bars offering a selection of mezes and are open mostly in the evenings.
Kafeneion: Coffee Shops where Greek men while away the hours with Greek coffee and backgammon.
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