John E. wrote: > > I just returned from Greece where I enjoyed some excellent dining. > I particularly enjoyed a couple of places that served mezehs, small > plates of fish, cheese, beans, vegetables, sausages, etc. I was > particularly impressed by much of the fresh octopus, grilled and served > with vinegar. I also liked much of the goat cheese as well as some > of purred bean and nut dishes. > > I'm told that this style of dining originated in Turkey and is quite > popular in Greece as well. I'm looking for a restaurant in the > San Francisco or Silicon Valley area where I can find similar food. > Are there are Greek or Turkish places that serve this in the area? > With the current popularity of Tapas, I would think that such a > restaurant would do well. > > Thanks for any tips. > > -john > > -- > John Eisenman ([email removed]) : ignore .xtra in "From:" field > > Silicon Graphics Computer Systems > MS 7U-553 > 2011 N. Shoreline Blvd. > P.O. Box 7311 > Mt. View, CA 94039-7311 > > (415) 933-1551 (New Area Code is now 650) > (415) 932-1551 (fax) Try Papa's Taverna on Lakeville (Hwy 16) in Petaluma. Its on the Petaluma river, has a nice setting and excellent food. On Sunday's they teach Greek dancing and have live music alternating between Bouzouki and contemporary. It used to be you could get in there without reservations but nowdays, especially on Sundays, reservations are certainly recommended.
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