Lemon and Olives

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I wasn’t a fan of Greek cuisine. But it all changed when my palate realized it loves olives, pita, and lamb. Greek food is almost always associated with these. Here in the Philippines, there are only a few restaurants that offer such cookery. In Baguio alone, it would be a rarity to find such food house. So when I have learned that a Greek “Taverna” opened its door for some Greek gastronomy, I went to try it out immediately.
This new food house in Baguio is called Lemon and Olives. It is yet another “old-house-converted-into-a-food-nook” kind of restaurant in the City of Pines. Located along Outlook Drive, it would not pose a challenge in locating it as it has an imposing look with its white-painted exterior and large glass walls. I found myself all smiles while I walk into their blue-hued door. I like everything I saw upon entering – artsy stuff, books on shelves, wooden interior, a terrace with a refreshing view, and other interesting pieces.
Saganaki – a pan-fried, Greek cheese with fresh lemon. According to their menu, it is their signature appetizer. I never though cheese and lemon would taste good. For the main course, I ordered their mixed Souvlaki Plate – a food consisting of small pieces of meat (beef, lamb and chicken), sometimes vegetables that are grilled on a skewer. It is served in a pita wrap with garnishes and sauces, often with fried potatoes. Lemon and Olives’ version is drizzled with Chef Takis’ secret Greek sauce. Moreover, I like the tzatziki dip that goes with this meal. (FYI: Tzatziki is made of strained yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sometimes dill).
For dessert, I was torn between having a baklava and loukoumades. Since I have already tried baklava before, I opted to see and taste a Greek doughnut. Loukoumades is an airy, deep-fried puff with honey, cinnamon and some nuts. It actually tasted like some Filipino rice cake. It was okay, not outstanding but my delight for their souvlaki plate was more than enough to be generally satisfied with my food.