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First Dining Adventure... in Greece Don and I had a quick, but memorable dining adventure at Melina Pattesserie.  We had less than one day in Greece, on our cruise last October. And we had only about an hour in the charming village of Fiscardo. Charming Village Our small group traveled around the island of Kefalonia, before stopping at the northernmost port of the island.  The buildings in the picturesque village were untouched, by the tragic 1953 earthquake that devastated much of the island. Fiscardo We parked above the village and headed down rustic stone steps towards the harbor. The peaceful setting made me want to explore, but we were so hungry. We decided to first find a place to grab a bite... of something Greek at the very least. Off Season Options Since it was off season and a Sunday, there were only a few cafes open for tourists. The blue ice cream cafe had comfy seats, looking out towards the bay.
Melina's caught my eye with the pink flowers,!  We quickly grabbed a cafe table next to the water. 
Our server arrived with menus and I was surprised that prices weren't marked higher for tourists. Colorful Even on a cloudy day, the colors of the buildings and harbor were lovely.  Don's shirt almost matched the color of the water. After a few minutes, the clouds cleared and the blue table matched the sky. Before ordering, I stepped inside the shop to peek at some of their pastries. 
The cases of desserts looked amazing and there were jars of homemade jams for sale. Coffee First The sweets were tempting, but we needed coffee first.
I ordered Greek Coffee, which came in a tiny cup. The unfiltered coffee was tasty, but bold! I was amused by the thick goo at the bottom of my cup. It did NOT taste like fudge. Breakfast It was closer to breakfast than lunch, so Don ordered Greek Yoghurt with fresh fruit and honey!  It came in a hefty crock, with generous chunks of fruit and thick creamy yogurt. So fresh! I was excited about the bread that came in a nicely folded bag.  Delicious and chewy and I was happy for butter. Not always an option. My Greek Omelet was outstanding.  Onion, tomato, peppers, feta, olives and Gouda cheese! Served on a pretty stone plate, with a colorful, fresh garnish. It was just right! Celebrities? By the time we finished up, the tables were all full. I was happy for a few minutes to wander, before departing.  Sadly I did not spot any celebrities. We learned that Johnny Depp, Madonna, Demi Moore, Paris Hilton and others have been known to hang out in this secluded little paradise! A Good Visit We spotted no stars, but we were entertained by some gulls and kitties.
And we enjoyed a delicious little meal, served by a gracious and efficient waiter.
So glad we pulled off ONE dining adventure in Greece!
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The Dining Blog
This is a blog about Dining Adventures. Sometimes, I talk about food. Below, you can read how this started. On July 4th 2011, I set a goal to try 50 culturally diverse restaurants in one year! (I knew that was possible, living in the Houston area) I spent the year pulling in friends and family to join me, on some unusual dining adventures. I met some curious people, tried some scary foods and explored places and cultures I never would have otherwise. Even though I met my goal, I learned too much to end my adventures in dining. I have continued blogging about memorable dining adventures of all kinds, near and far... and all the discoveries and funny things I've learned along the way! Locations and types of dining adventures, are listed further down. Archives
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