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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => Where to eat out in San Stefanos? => Topic started by: Gavlah1973 on August 18, 2013, 10:50:17 PM
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Apparently it's all closed up as of tonight! !
The chalkboard is outside but says they've done a runner owing locals €20, 000!!!!
My word
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Oh dear. Not a place we ever went in as prefer the Greek/ Mediterranean type food when on hols. Feel for whoever they have ripped off though.
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If this is true feel very sorry for those locals who are out of pocket - money they can ill afford to lose in these tough times.
I'm with you Jules as we prefer to eat Greek/Mediterranean food when on holiday.
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That's a shame, if true. The food was very good in July.
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Confirmed by a friend of ours
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Just not a place I fancied to eat at in Greece - - -
Maybe it's because they didn't do Chinese dancing - - -
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When we went for our first visit to SS, I was really surprised to see a Chinese restaurant right in the middle of a Greek village. And it always seemed really quiet...
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So sad but TRUE!
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Never interested us.prefer the local cooking
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was in there last week and the owner told us that the landlord wanted them out because he wanted to open up another greek restaurant as he owns the one further up
food was always very good and the chef lili was also very nice
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Personally, I'm rather sad. I really liked the food. I'm not crazy about an endless diet of Greek fare. Nobody moans about the pizzas, so why moan about a bit of sweet and sour?
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I agree Jimbo. People enjoy "full English" breakfast, and other UK style food along with Greek and Italian dishes. I have not eaten in the Chinese restaurant, but have only heard good reports from people who have used it.
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I think Pizza is quite Greek though!!! It's origins are deffo more generic Mediterranean than just Italian as we all think!
Think flatbreads topped with veg and cheese etc!
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Do you think there's an underlying issue here of too many restaurants in the village? I know we all have our favourites and some are definitely more full than others, but in the end, there are only so many visitors staying at any one time, so not all can survive? (putting my tin hat on now for the responses!!)
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No tin hats needed! We do not know why the Chinese has closed? Lots of Chinese Whispers! (Am I correct in understanding that the people who ran it were from Yorkshire?) More comments expected.
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Definitely not from Yorkshire! More like Birmingham.
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Woodman has a point ref there perhaps being too many restaurants. We have often wondered how they all keep going when even in peak season some only have a few tables taken. I know some of the locals think the same and the two biggest hotels are mainly half board so the other restaurants dont get much custom from their guests. Somehow though many continue to tick over, we just think they must be busy when we are not there!
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Jimbo, I was reliably informed that the owners were from Yorkshire. If from Birminghham it would have been a Balti restaurant.
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I got back yesterday (update on visit to follow) and Lili did a runner on Friday morning and Peter Jennings (the partner) has also disappeared.
We had dinner with Spiros (bikes) on Sunday night and he confirmed the rumours and said that the locals thought that Peter was still in Corfu (possibly Sidari or Achravi) but Lili had definitely hopped it out of there.
The locals did write on the chalk board outside the restaurant naming Peter and Lili, calling them several names and saying that they owe the locals around €20,000.
A sad state of affairs and not quite sure why they did a flit - we walked past most nights and it was always quite empty though...
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Hope it's not my other half's fault he kept telling me that the people who offered the foot massages on the beach were the cooks from the Chinese!! Sorry but he has a sick sense of humour!!
We never really thought of eating there - went to Greece to eat Greek food we can get Chinese at home but no Greek restaurants where we live!!!
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I think Pizza is quite Greek though!!! It's origins are deffo more generic Mediterranean than just Italian as we all think!
Think flatbreads topped with veg and cheese etc!
Corfu is pretty close to Italy I suppose - - bound to influence the cooking - - notice all the pasta on offer - - Pizza no different
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I always have the traditional Greek frozen chips.
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Also close to Albania, so what influence from there?
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Mainly waiters and cleaners!
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The difference, as I understand it, between Albania and Greece is a line on the map. Nothing more. The Ionian region extends right up into what is now Albania.
The peoples of the Ionian region are not related to the Greeks of the Classical era. So, basically, all the local Greeks are Albanian, and all Albanian's are Greek.
Love those Albanian baked-bean toasties! Really genuine.
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Absolute piffle as usual Jim LOL
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That explains why there are so many Albanians named Spiros!
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We got back from our 1st visit to SS on 16th and we ate there on the 14th, Chinese not my thing but wife and kids though food was ok. It did seem very quiet only 1 other table in use, my wife did comment on the gentleman who was "front of house" being a bit under enthusiastic :D
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As usual - I do my best. The region of Epirus used to cover the southern half of what is now Albania. Anyway - I'll shut up (Hurray :ed)
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We did have one meal in the Chinese which was a decent enough meal but have to agree with the comment that he was not the most enthusiastic person we have come across in a restaurant - he also told us that he preferred Indian food to Chinese - so maybe his heart just was not in the business?
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My biggest problem with any restaurant - especially this particular Chinese one was the lack of custom.
I have always been wary of a restaurant that's always empty - - as I wonder how fresh the meat or fish is!
I also try to avoid "Specials", as it usually means they need to off-load that dish quickly,
I realise there are exceptions to this as some do regular specials on different days of the week.
Busy restaurants that get locals in - - that's a great sign......
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Will this restaurant be re-opening under new management in 2014, does anybody know?
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At the moment nothing appears to be happening at the chinese, so I would guess it may not be re-opening this year. That said, things happen very quickly here, so I could be wrong!
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We only had chance to eat there once when we visited last year and the only reason we went there was because we were over there for 2 weeks so still had plenty of time to visit our favorite Tavernas but the food was delicious and it is such a shame that they may have walked away from this due to the lack of business and left debts to the locals. The only complaint we had whilst eating there was that the bar next door had some cheesy tribute act on and was extremely loud ruining the dining experience a little.
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When in Rome and all that - I prefer to eat the food of the country that I am in . There are plent of Chinese eateries in England but where I live no Greek ones , so I enjoy the experience of eating the local food .
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Tend to agree Ioanna , but a little variety may be nice , especially over two weeks ? As good as they are , many restaurants have very similar menus - variations of a theme so to speak. I wonder if we had the option to invest in a non Greek eatery in San Stef what would we consider the least risky option? Indian cuisine? Little Bistro? Spanish tapas ;D ? For me a little Fish and chip restaurant with cod chips and mushy peas! What a philistine !
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I agree with Selsy. But then we have to ask "What, exactly, is Greek food?" Are we going by what the ancients ate? In which case, chips, lemons and tomatoes are out!
Personally, I like a varied diet.
One thing the ancients did which seems like a good idea is that women were not allowed to eat with the men and had to wait until later (although prostitutes were allowed at the tables). How about Ancient Greek nights in Agios Stefanos?
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Nice one Jimbo would it be fancy dress ? would need to know what to pack!
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Oh No - not a fish n chip shop! Please. Had a lovely Greek fish and chips dinner cooked to perfection at the Nafsika last year.
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Hi Debra, I need a fish and chip shop with plastic table cloths, big pot of tea, wobbly table, neon sign, pile of newspapers, betting slips, and a fruit machine.... I just can't see the problem ;D
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Must be one in Sidari, Sellsy?
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Ha! Too far to walk, with my diet of fish and chips I have piled the pounds on , plus no taxis! Looks like I'm stuck with Greek mezzes and the like, just as well there's a few to choose from! On second thoughts do you think the chip shops in Sidari will deliver ?
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Sellsy - I always take a few cans of mushy peas with me. Goes nicely with the sea bass.
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Jimbo's information about the men in ancient times eating first makes me think that if I am hungry I might have to consider a career change !!!!
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Jimbo's information about the men in ancient times eating first makes me think that if I am hungry I might have to consider a career change !!!!
Consider yourself invited to the inaugural evening!
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Sellsy - you're not trying to be controversial again by any chance are you?? You're a very naughty boy!
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Not at all BAJ, just like a bit of variety that's all! Cod, haddock , fried mars bars, that sort of thing.
May have to reconsider though, Jimbos Ancient Greek party night is gathering interest, I wonder what's on the menu?
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Thankyou Jimbo I will be there !!!
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Hi Debra, I need a fish and chip shop with plastic table cloths, big pot of tea, wobbly table, neon sign, pile of newspapers, betting slips, and a fruit machine.... I just can't see the problem
Have you ever heard of Skegness? Lovely fish and chips there :P
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Hornsea has an excellent fish and chip shop!!!!
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They sure do Debra, but what about the weather? Also Not sure how long I would last swimming out there! On a slightly more serious note I really do wonder what non Greek taverna style restaurant would have the best chance of survival in San Stef? Italian / pizza - safest? Chinese - not sure whether this is opening again. Ozzie Oils seems to manage well with a slight fusion approach . Just feel two weeks is quite a time to eat only Greek , appreciate it's why we go- to be part of all things Greek, but variety is the spice of life. Is there room for a couple of alternatives? Or would we see the floodgates open to Sidari style fast food outlets? On a related note I also wonder how some of the less popular eateries manage to keep going?
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Personally speaking I would only go for Greek / Meditteranean food in the village
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Much as I love Greek food, by the end of the holiday I always have cravings for an Indian curry. That and cheddar cheese on toast.
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Perhaps we have a more varied palate these days ,( given the food and restaurants available in the multi cultural UK) Holidays are about enjoying oneself, treats and great food, for me a bit of variety would strengthen the village appeal. Would I be correct in thinking the village caters for the British more than any other nationality? Not suggesting this is ,in any way, a good thing when on holiday, quite the opposite .However 'Full English Breakfast' boards abound, now there's a treat from time to time!
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Apparently Perros does a very good curry perhaps a special once a week curry night might be popular?
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Why not go the whole hog and have a jellied eel stall on the beach also with cockles and winkles !
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The obvious solution is to promote the idea of Yorkshire pudding with a curry and moussaka filling.
There is actually winkle stall - it's up the far end of the beach. From my observations, however, many of the winkles are surprisingly small.
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The obvious solution is to promote the idea of Yorkshire pudding with a curry and moussaka filling.
There is actually winkle stall - it's up the far end of the beach. From my observations, however, many of the winkles are surprisingly small.
I could pull them out with my special winkle pin !!!
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Stop it, Ioanna - I'm screaming!
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Stop it, Ioanna - I'm screaming!
You would if you saw the size of my pin !!!!