Pairing Dolmades correctly — a note on retsina

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Dolmades. I ordered it with retsina and the herbal and aromatic elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. Kalamata olives in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the sharing table or mezethes is central to Greek social eating. The a meze sharing table is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Dolmades with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.