Perhaps the most wonderful thing about dining in Greece, is that people linger over their food and drink, talking, laughing and remembering, listening to the music or singing it themselves around the table. In traditional Greek culture, dinner is not something to be gotten through before the main event; it is the main event. Linger with us for a while and let us show you what we mean.
Ki edo prepei na mpei ena keimeno gia to estiatorio. Ekana mia prospatheia na grapso kati sta grigora.
A taverna is not just a simple restaurant where you can have dinner fast and leave. It is the place where people gather on an everyday basis and stay for hours chatting, meeting other people and friends, even having colorful arguments all in the middle of dinner and wine. It is essentially the center of nightlife activity in Greece and what defines a lot of things about the Greek culture.
Panos wanted to recreate that atmosphere while adapting to the needs and desires of the local community to bring out the best of his two different "homes". It's not only the well thought food that will instantly grab you but the colors and decorations of the taverna, a setting which took Panos many years to build, mostly carrying specialty items in his suitcases from his trips to Greece every year.
It is this reason, that every corner has a different story behind it which Panos will gladly share with you and every item carries a piece of Greek history. 
And should you ever take a trip to Greece, you will see and understand all the similarities and atmosphere that Panos' Kleftiko brings over to Seattle.
