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Taverna KATAFIGIO (ΚΑΤΑΦΗΓΙΟ)

You don't expect to find a swiss-chalet type log cabin in Crete 1 km from the edge of the sea, but somehow Katafigio (meaning shelter in Greek) still manages to work. The theme is exemplified indoors by the red & white checked tablecloths and matching curtains and the whimsical puppets, trains and dolls adorning the walls. In winter a cosy fireplace beckons and in the summer a large, shady porch is the place to be. This is a Mezedopoleio, so the real specialties are in the small "starter" plates, of which there are over 40. Start with a superb garlic cheese bread then move on to the "drunken" chicken- tender pieces of chicken thigh sautéed with wine, bacon and mushrooms or the stuffed, baked eggplant or zucchini fritters. When the raki is brought at the end, you are treated to some interesting and delicious home-made desserts. The young couple who own the place want to do their very best and it is great to see this kind of enthusiasm and hard work. 

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