Skopelos is a small island but there are many catering establishments on it. They are called «taverns» in Greece. Taverns are places which are mostly visited by the locals. They have a tradition to gather around the table with family and friends in a favourite tavern. You can visit a tavern, have a meal and enjoy local alcohol. Moreover, some of them offer an entertaining program for visitors. Dancers and singers perform in national costumes here. The program is made not only to attract tourists but for locals too. If you want to find a tavern with traditional Greek dishes, look for a place where the majority of the visitors is locals. These taverns are usually held by one family for several generations. You won't find European service in taverns, but the dishes are delicious here. Moreover, you can find «speciality menu» in some of the taverns. It means that there are dishes made according to the recipes which were known in ancient times. There is no « Greek salad» in taverns for locals, they call it «village» or horiatiki salad. Horiatiki doesn’t have a particular recipe but some of the common ingredients are cheese, onions, olives, pepper, tomatoes. The salad isn’t seasoned with oil, you can find a bottle of it on the table and add it to your taste. If you want to have a fast snack, look for souvladzikos. They are local kebab houses where you can try souvlaki and gyro. Souvlaki is a kebab made of meat, seafood or vegetables. The dish is
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