Ingredient appreciation — what makes Baklava special

What sets Baklava apart is the handling of Greek olive oil. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich with olive oil result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

the sharing table or mezethes is central to Greek social eating. The a taverna by the Aegean sea atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Greek coffee after the meal as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Baklava is the place to start.