Still on the quest for perfect coffee. Did you know that the only way to judge a good coffee is by drinking an espresso and there is more, it needs to be delivered to the customer to drink within 60 seconds. Maybe this is why the Italians stand and drink their tiny amounts of coffee at the bar...
It is easy to spot a good espresso, it should definately not be acidic. Acidity can be down to the coffee beans themselves but can also say a lot for the equipment used, the coffee machine deserves respect and you must give it the attention it deserves in order to make the perfect espresso. Also the coffee cream, as I call it should be thick on top.
I in general tend to drink black americanos as I have had so many acidic espressos that I do not in general take the chance..
So here I was the other night, splashing out on pasta and wine, a mini celebration.. and I asked for an espresso.
I have started hanging out here in the afternoons as the staff are amazingly welcoming and they have a great sense of humour so we have a laugh.
Back to that espresso, so it impressed me so much that I came back the next day to check if I was not mistaken but no here it was totally perfect with a great after taste.
So now when I come in the afternoons I do not bother with an americano but go straight for the espresso. This for me is the perfect place to spend an hour or two in the afternoons but they are open late, both the restaurant and take away. I have tried the pasta and a pizza and both were really good.
Special mention to the beautiful lady manager Eleni and to Agis my favorite waiter. Thank you both for welcoming me...
Stana
And when it get's really hot this is the perfect place to relax in the stunning garden...
In the evenings this place turns into an enchanted garden. Really love what they do with the lights. And pizza I tried, hot from a real wood burning oven, went down a treat. If your looking for a romantic destination and want to impress, this is definately the place...
15.4.2024
Years have passed but the standard of coffee remains the same. A tall gorgeous lady, blond makes the perfect espresso every time. So, well...
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