How many dishes do you know that can carry the name of a country? And no, not just in terms of its culinary legacy; we’re talking about its actual name!

You see, some foods are such a direct extension of their homeland that they become synonymous with it. And while Greece may be known for a variety of delicious offerings, none grace the menu with quite the same reverence as the Greek Salad.

So today, as part of our ongoing series of bite-sized videos exploring Greek gastronomy, Greece by Travelive’s Director, Kostas Sourvanos, is giving it the spotlight it deserves.

Nothing beats a great spread; unless, of course, there is a Greek one on the next table. In which case, we suggest you pack your napkins and migrate somewhere between the fried calamari and the tzatziki, before either of them is gone.

Anyone who’s familiar with its cuisine knows that every meal in Greece is a journey through a paradise of flavors; one that typically begins with a bite (more like a few) of meze.

And this is exactly what Greece by Travelive’s Director of Sales, Kostas Sourvanos has ordered up for us today as part of our ongoing series Greece in 60 Seconds, which sees him reveal Greece’s culinary landscape one bite-sized video at a time.

So, let’s go ahead and dig in!

If you ask any Greek, any real Greek, for a true taste of Greece, they will probably sit you down in a cozy seaside taverna, order some of the finest seafood you’ve ever had (without even looking at the menu) and fill your glass with a generous pour of Ouzo.

And this is what Greece by Travelive’s Director of Sales (and Greek native) Kostas Sourvanos is inviting you and your travelers to do with a new series of weekly bite-sized videos that reveal the essence of Greece one delicious minute at a time.  

So, let’s join him at the table for the first episode and learn how to start that meal by toasting it with Ouzo!