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Greek people in general feel a strong link with their past, emphasizing the Classical period of Greek history, its links via the Hellenistic world to Byzantium, and on to the present. The cultural continuity of Greek people, however complicated it may have been through history, by outside influences, such as Christianity, or pressure from without in the final stages of the Byzantine Empire, are things that are strongly emphasized by Greek people of today.
Whichever way you look at it, Greek people are one of the most patriotic people in Europe. It is exhibited in their art, architecture, pottery, style of dress, paintings, movies, and not to mention food.
Greek cuisine is often cited as an example of the healthy Mediterranean diet. The cuisine of Greece has influences from Italian, Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisine. Greek cuisine incorporates fresh ingredients into a variety of local dishes such as moussaka, stifado and spanakopita. Throughout Greece people often enjoy eating from small dishes such as meze with various dips such as tzatziki, grilled octopus and small fish, feta cheese, dolmades (rice, currants and pine kernels wrapped in vine leaves), various pulses, olives and cheese. Olive oil is added to almost every dish. Sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko, and drinks such as ouzo, metaxa and a variety of wines including retsina.
It must be noted however, that Greek cuisine difers widely from different parts of the mainland and from Island to Island. Cyprus in particular, has many delicacies that are native to it alone, such as grilled Halloumi and Louvi.
You can discover Greek culture in your favorite city in the United States, including America’s finest, comprised of wonderful restaurants, serene cafés and vivacious Greek nightlife. GreeksDate.com has undertaken the mission of developing a gateway between America and Greek culture and nightlife.
To experience the Greek nightlife for yourself and meet other Greek singles, visit GreeksDate.com today and browse the many restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightclubs that Greek people have to offer.
Whichever way you look at it, Greek people are one of the most patriotic people in Europe. It is exhibited in their art, architecture, pottery, style of dress, paintings, movies, and not to mention food.
Greek cuisine is often cited as an example of the healthy Mediterranean diet. The cuisine of Greece has influences from Italian, Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisine. Greek cuisine incorporates fresh ingredients into a variety of local dishes such as moussaka, stifado and spanakopita. Throughout Greece people often enjoy eating from small dishes such as meze with various dips such as tzatziki, grilled octopus and small fish, feta cheese, dolmades (rice, currants and pine kernels wrapped in vine leaves), various pulses, olives and cheese. Olive oil is added to almost every dish. Sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko, and drinks such as ouzo, metaxa and a variety of wines including retsina.
It must be noted however, that Greek cuisine difers widely from different parts of the mainland and from Island to Island. Cyprus in particular, has many delicacies that are native to it alone, such as grilled Halloumi and Louvi.
You can discover Greek culture in your favorite city in the United States, including America’s finest, comprised of wonderful restaurants, serene cafés and vivacious Greek nightlife. GreeksDate.com has undertaken the mission of developing a gateway between America and Greek culture and nightlife.
To experience the Greek nightlife for yourself and meet other Greek singles, visit GreeksDate.com today and browse the many restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightclubs that Greek people have to offer.
