by Steven Doyle
What is there not to love about the Greeks? They brought us the Olympics and ouzo.
And do not forget the flaming cheese called the saganaki, which sounds more like a Japanese shooter than the table-side flambeed haloumi. This little appetizer is always festive and gives us a reason to shout “Opa!” at the top of our lungs as it’s set ablaze then doused with lemon juice.
The Greeks also brought us the gyro, which is sliced meat nestled warmly on a round of pita, dotted with tomato and onion and served with a side of tzatziki sauce, the cool cucumber and yogurt concoction. Continue reading
