Dolmades as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Dolmades is absolutely in that category. The rich with olive oil quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. feta cheese does work that no substitute can replicate.

the sharing table or mezethes is central to Greek social eating. There's something about the a meze sharing table context that reinforces the comfort effect. Greek coffee after the meal alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.