You can't immerse yourself in the culture of a country without trying its traditional cuisine. Despite the fact that Skiathos is not a big island, there are a lot of taverns. They are local catering establishments. What's interesting, they are always full of people, especially in the evening. Locals finish their working day and meet with friends in taverns. They have a meal, drink local alcohol and chat under folk music and dances. It is hard to find a free table here. If you want to try national Greek food made according to traditional recipes, try to look for a tavern where the majority of the visitors is locals. These taverns are usually located far from popular attractions and crowded beaches. If you’ve come to a tavern with Greek visitors, you are in a traditional tavern. You can also take the menu. Locals will never call horiatiki salad «Greek» salad, they will call it «village» salad. You should try the horiatiki salad in different taverns to compare its taste. The dish doesn’t have a particular recipe. But some of the core ingredients are tomatoes, pepper, cheese and olives. If you don’t have much time and don’t want to spend it on exploring a menu, be sure to visit a souvladziko. It is a local variant of kebab house. Souvlaki is a kebab. It is one of the oldest Greek dishes. Tools for its cooking existed in the times of the Trojan War. Souvlaki is usually made of meat, seafood and vegetables. Souvlaki with vegetables, French fries
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