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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => Where to eat out in San Stefanos? => Topic started by: don on August 02, 2009, 11:26:17 PM
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Has anyone eaten at the Olive Press this year? Unfortunately we never quite made it this time. We would love to read comments about it as we really enjoyed eating there.
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Had one meal there in our 21 days. It was very quiet with only 2 other tables occupied. l enjoyed my lamb but others were not that impressed. No plans to go back again next yr.
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Yes Likewise - we said hello to George and it wasn't busy at all, but love to hear first hand if the menu has changed much?
We didn't get there either this year, we had to find entertainment for our Grandson and it was a touch too quiet!
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Has anyone eaten at the Olive Press this year? Unfortunately we never quite made it this time. We would love to read comments about it as we really enjoyed eating there.
Yes...it was on my reviews
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One opinion doesn't constitute anything. How can one put one opinion against nothing?
I asked for comments ? Yakida! Sorry monolingual!
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No? well, ok, from what I re-collect after nearly 6 weeks it was a totally forgettable and average meal [ I cant recall what we had ], but thats just my opinion, it seemed to be doing badly and, imho, probably suffered from the superior cooking at the Beachcomber,and at least an equally good competitor in the Nafsika next door, try it and see.
"Monolingual Yakida"? sorry but that bamboozles me...are you learning Japanese? ??? :)
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I have to say that I was totally underwhelmed by the Olive Press, and I thought they were expensive compared to others.
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we walked past a few times and it was always empty
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So Zoe, did you not see that "fishy little shop" opposite/ please pop in next time, would love to say hi
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we will
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We passed Olive Press on a number of occasions during our 2 week stay in second half of June, but it was always empty (not a good sign in our eyes; maybe that's unfair but that's how we viewed things). Menu didn't seem that inspiring to be honest. Maybe we'll try next year.
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i have to agree with swedebasher, we thought it was a bit expensive compared to others,the food was good though but nothing special.
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The above looks like a concensus of opinion to me
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Well folks, just have to say that many places are quiet this year ( although not all ), and it varies from week to week. The old end of the village has been particularly quiet.
As for empty Restaurants - they all start off empty each day, and someone has to be the first to walk in! They shouldn't necessarily be judged for being quiet - it doesn't mean they're not worth trying, or indeed that they are always empty. The Olive Press has had quite a number of busy nights - we've seen it from across the road!!
As a tourist in previous years, I understand what you are saying - but as someone who has lived here for a few years, I can see the other side too!
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So Gwen does that mean Beachcombers is busy???????????????????????????????/
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Some people rave about Georges cooking at the Olive Press, others say it's on a par with the resort.
That's not really important as it's personal choice and all the S S Restaurants are better than average!
Bottom line is all the business's need support in these hard times or we won't have a choice of restaurants in the future!
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So Gwen does that mean Beachcombers is busy???????????????????????????????/
Yes Don, I believe Beachcombers has had its busy nights too. And a whole load of people were heading to Manthos for his Greek night on Saturday as I walked down. Bev & I see the people heading back and forwards at night from where we are at our shops :)
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I take it your shop is now open Gwen?
You were not too sure before when we saw you!
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Will see you soon Gwen................ Where would you recommend for a meal? For obvious reasons please discount the Barras !!
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Am i missing something the Barras - have never eaten there.
Had several meals at the Olive Press a couple of years ago which were lovely. Im glad its started to pick up.
Well said Tony - they do need our support otherwise there will be less to choose from in future.
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Will see you soon Gwen................ Where would you recommend for a meal? For obvious reasons please discount the Barras !!
Ozzy Oil - very popular and its probably important to book your table beforehand as they are very busy.Their BBQ nights are well supported too! Beachcombers is also very popular and recommended - the food is great and the view over the sea and the sunsets is amazing.
For good home Greek cooking - The Nafsika for sure. The Olympia & Sunset Taverna ( lovely setting too ) also do great food.
Depends what you want really - for Souvlaki, Pitta Gyros etc (or for a late night snack - as we do ) its the Tasty Corner!
As for the Barras - you know it well, Don & Sandra. I think the problem there is that they just can't get the staff these days ;D ;D ;D
Sorry - only joking folks - my other half works there!
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It's a good job you added that on the end Holistica - people would have been worried. We always go to Barras every holiday at least twice for a meal. Good food and very reasonably priced as well. There is always the friendly " Yammas" as well from George
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Yes we always eat at the Barras during our Stay - George is Lovely, as are all the staff there, including the cheeky one with the moustache.!! LOL (Wonder who that is Gwen!!).
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Never noticed Gwen had a moustache! Tony...... You should have gone to specsavers!!!!
Sorry Gwen.... See you soon xxxx
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I can assure you that Gwen is devoid of any facial hair!!
Don - maybe you need to go back for that eye-test!
However - there are rumours of a very hairy back!! LOL
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Oh Tony!!! Please!!! Gwen has to be perfection personified as all SCOTS are!!!!! LOL
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Oh Tony!!! Please!!! Gwen has to be perfection personified as all SCOTS are!!!!! LOL
Thank you Don - and I am very Scottish! ;D
And just for the record ...... my back is as smooth as a baby's bottom. Tony has a wild imagination!! Don't you worry about him sometimes, Don?? ???
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Gwen - with the baby's bottom back!
Lovely thought!! (bite that tongue Don!) LOL
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I'm keeping my own counsel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL :o ??? ::)
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See girls - it's Don you need to worry about!! LOL
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Sorry girls but Tony knows nowt................ I'm kept on a very tight leash!
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Sandra told me she rents you out by the hour!!! LOL!!
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Hi all
We returned last week from our 2 wk annual holiday - was alot quieter than previous years but had a wonderful time. We did eat out at Olive Press one night and had a great meal as usual - the menu has changed slightly - and George, bless him, didn't have any apple pie in. One phone call later and the pie was delivered in time for me to devour a slice. And his friend George from Magoulades gave us his own cocktail at the end of the meal - absolutely delicious. It wasnt as dear as some of the places we ate out at and was a lovely meal - yes, it was quiet but then the older part of SS was exceptionally quieter this year.
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Thanks for that, nice to hear a positive report!!
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We ate there twice in July. It was quiet but lamb was lovely. Had better meals elsewhere though! :-[
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I suppose it depends on how you like your lamb!!
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We ate at the Olive Press on one night in mid August. we have eaten there many times in previous years. It was fine, nothing spectacular but good plain food, well cooked. it did seem strange thoug without Simone chatting away. It felt cold somehow (despite the heat!)
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I have to agree with that, we noticed that George has lost lots loads of weight, still the same George we always knew!
shame sometimes how things work out!
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Looked busy one night out of seven. Loads of folk said "We used to eat there......"
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Still - hope it all picks up for next season!!
I don't like to see anyone go bust!!
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..... but on a lighter note...I'd like to see a bit of my bust go ......
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Who wants to be Keira Knightley's body double?
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Stressed - - - We can chase you around the nudie beach for hours on end - that should do the trick!!
If not - we can work on it!! LOL
Or leave well alone and be happy!! ::)
Don - -I took a picture of the "CD" rack on the beach this year - remember??
Makes Keira Knightley look so fat!!
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Hi, I'm new to this site. Came back from San Stef last week after our 2nd visit. Didn't go to the Olive Press this year (devastated to find that Simone wasn't there anymore). Last year we ate there quite a few times and the meals were fab, this year we were half board at the Nafsika, but Olive Press looked so quiet it was heartbreaking. :(
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Thanks for the offer of help there Tony! Unfortunately even when i lose weight everywhere else I still have my very own Buoyancy equipment!! But seeing you run around nudie beach could be fun.
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That could be fun to watch........... The Brylcreem boys!!! Do you remember the old advertising slogan..
"The Brylcreem Bounce?"
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Never thought of it like that - LOL
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Thanks for the offer of help there Tony! Unfortunately even when i lose weight everywhere else I still have my very own Buoyancy equipment!! But seeing you run around nudie beach could be fun.
Tony ?? ......... Nudie Beach ?? .......... The mind boggles! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Do you think he knows he can't wear any clothes on the nudie beach ~ its not allowed!
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That's Gwens Law is it!! LOL
Still Lynn is handy to have nearby on any boat trip - she has her own "Buoyancy equipment" - LOL
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Also useful if you have a pushbike to park.....
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Nipping out to buy a bike now!! LOL
You know I stand corrected, I always thought that was when you buried someone with their bum sticking out of the ground = Bike Park, I am pleased to stand corrected!. ;D
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Nipping out to buy a bike now!! LOL
You know I stand corrected, I always thought that was when you buried someone with their bum sticking out of the ground = Bike Park, I am pleased to stand corrected!. ;D
Mr Virility stand again.... Oh so aptly named LOL ::)
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It was the thought of parking my bike!! LOL ;D - (sorry Lynn!!).
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Used to it lads! Men never lok at my face when talking to me..... not sure why....
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Personally I can say that I have never had a lok at anybodies face while talking to them. If I knew how to lok I probably would as I like new experiences....... Apart from paying for drinks obviously LOL
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Lynn - we look forward to you pictures as well then!! LOL
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Unfortunately we didn't make it to the Olive Press when visited San Stef this year as we always used to have our morning coffee with Siimone, and see Leo & Dora and a chat and it wouldn't be the same for us with them not being there after all these years. But we had always in the past enjoyed George's cooking,so what's gone wrong?
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It's not something that can be discussed on a forum, life sucks sometimes and things happen.
As usual - there are always two sides to any story, but we are friends of both and won't take sides.
Simone is getting on well in the UK and George is making a go of it in SS, I hear the kids are thriving as well.
Of course - we would have preferred it not to have changed as well!
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Unfortunately we didn't make it to the Olive Press when visited San Stef this year as we always used to have our morning coffee with Siimone, and see Leo & Dora and a chat and it wouldn't be the same for us with them not being there after all these years. But we had always in the past enjoyed George's cooking,so what's gone wrong?
Didn't mean what went wrong with S.& G. After the poor comments we wondered what had gone wrong with G.s cooking.
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AAAaaaaaahhh !! Fell in now!! LOL
Yes - it may be that the interest has waned a touch, or the new partner may be doing some cooking - who knows!