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This post was originally published on this siteAfter a week of sailing around the South Ionian, we found ourselves spending a few days in Vasiliki in the south of the Greek island of Lefkada. This is a place that does watersports in style – it is not loud or lavish in the way some Mediterranean hotspots can be. Instead, there’s an understated magic here and a reliability in the weather thanks to an afternoon wind known affectionately as Eric. Why Vasilki? There’s a reason seasoned windsurfers, Olympic sailors, and wide-eyed first-timers keep returning to Vasiliki. It isn’t just the favourable conditions – rather, it offers all the requisite conditions for different watersports enthusiasts, spaced out throughout the day. Mornings are quiet, with barely a breeze – perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking or e-foiling – in a bay that is sheltered and shallow. But then the tempo changes. By early afternoon, the air shifts. The wind comes cross-shore, bold and unrelenting, and just like that, the water becomes alive—dancing under the firm grip of Eric. It’s a consistent, clean wind and one that brings out experienced sailors and windsurfers in their hundreds. It’s oddly reassuring as it’s a pattern that happens every

This post was originally published on this siteBuilt in 1846 and re-imagined in 2024, Lamda Casual Dining occupies a lovingly restored home with a sun-faded stone façade, situated directly at the water’s edge in the heart of Vasiliki. The history of the building is there for all to see but what’s happening there now is anything but old-fashioned. Instead, it’s a culinary reboot of Greek tradition: reverent, but not nostalgic. Greek cuisine with a modern twist — and perhaps a touch of theatre. The food Dishes arrived with understated drama – never pretentious, but always composed. And served with the utmost care and attentiveness We began proceedings with the cornbread sourdough – delicate and warm, it was accompanied with salted fish roe and citrus-marinated olives — a nod to tradition, yet with a gently rebellious note. My favourite dish of the evening was the lentils, one of the humblest of pulses, elevated with the most delicious smoked eel, cauliflower purée and aromatic oil. Feta cheese, usually a rustic staple, was served breaded in polenta, drizzled with a thyme honey from Lefkada and a generous sprinking of black sesame. Don’t also miss the grilled octopus, beautifully tender, paired with a carrot

This post was originally published on this siteWhen you come to a city like Denver, there are nights when a special dinner and meeting need to be a mile high. And Denver does not disappoint, whether it’s a date night, a special occasion, or a business negotiation. Denver is a spread-out place, so picking the correct meeting spot is based on taste and location. Here are six eateries around the metroplex that, no matter your local travels, will add a special touch to the evening. Halo/Saverina Inside the Kimpton Claret in the Denver Tech Center, the Halo rooftop bar boasts the highest elevation in Denver, offering spectacular views in all directions. It’s more than windows, with six unique seating and meeting areas. The light food offerings are the creations of the main chef in Saverina, so expect great snacks. After setting the mood with a cocktail and a creative nibble, head downstairs to Saverina. Hotel fare is generally thought of as less than innovative and memorable; here, the opposite is true. Saverina can stand on its merit with any eatery in the area. While the elegant bistro imprint and handmade pasta would be enough, the attention to detail and salivary

This post was originally published on this site 143 shares Some restaurants lure you with location. Others, with spectacle. And then there are those places that don’t need to shout, like Patio Dining. It sits, quietly self-assured, just one street back from the tourist tide in Vasiliki, and yet somehow at the very heart of the village’s culinary soul. Opened in 2019 by husband-and-wife duo Dimitris and Lena, Patio Dining is testament to Greece, to Greek hospitality, and above all, to good food done right – seemingly without trying too hard. But it’s clear that they have poured themselves into the venture — not just into the menu, but into the mood, the pacing, the welcome. We’re warmly welcomed by Dimitris himself, who greets us like old friends, even though we’d previously merely exchanged a few messages via WhatsApp. The food Whilst the tavernas on Vasiliki’s seafront jostle for attention and waiters try to beckon you in as you pass, Patio Dining sits back and simply lets its food to the heavy lifting. Instead, they rely on people finding their way, and for that custom to keep on returning, without the need to harrass passers-by. And when the food arrives,