Greek food falls under Mediterranean cuisine, with the most popular flavours being lemon, herbs and olive oil. Traditional dishes or flavours and ingredients that come to mind include the traditional Greek salads, Spanakopita, feta, ouzo, olives, pita breads, dolmades, tzatziki and Greek shortbread. These fresh flavours have evolved over centuries and have influenced many other cuisines around the world. Meze is the traditional word for appetizers, which are served to compliment drinks and are a popular way of eating.
