8The Food and Long Taverna Evenings
Food is another major reason visitors return.
It is not only the dishes themselves but the entire experience surrounding them: sitting outside on a warm evening, hearing conversations from nearby tables and watching the light disappear over the sea or village square.
Visitors often return to the same taverna because they trust the food and feel comfortable with the people who work there.
Traditional Corfiot dishes such as pastitsada, sofrito, bourdeto and bianco give the island its own culinary identity. Fresh fish, grilled meat, salads and simple home-style cooking also remain part of many holiday memories.
Some regular visitors know exactly what they will order before the menu reaches the table.
They may try new restaurants during every trip, but there is usually one familiar meal or taverna that officially marks the beginning of their holiday.
