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Built 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 purée, pickled pearl onions, rice chips and

When 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 delights run from the fresh-baked focaccia with

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, you understand why. Among our starters are the

The last day of a holiday can feel a little strange when your flight is not until late. We needed to allow plenty of our time to travel from Fiskardo in the north to Kefalonia’s airport in the south, but equally didn’t want to spend more time than necessary simply waiting in departures. With our luggage with us, but our flight not for some hours, we made one final detour – a meal to bookend our trip. And so, we found ourselves at Sea Salt in Svoronata – a superb little seafood restaurant close enough that we could relax, enjoy a beach and a final dinner, yet still be less than a 10 minute drive from the airport. The food The menu at Sea Salt is Mediterranean at heart but with a precision and playfulness that hints at serious culinary intent. As a fresh fish and seafood restaurant directly overlooking the sea, we strongly recommend sampling the fish, but there are meat options such as the slow-cooked lamb roll stuffed with Kefalonian cheese or the chicken fillet with a romesco sauce. Among our starters were the Mediterranean fig salad, a vibrant heap of baby spinach, rocket and mixed leaves, punctuated