Paros & Antiparos

We left Port Rafina and headed towards Paros for the first leg of our island tour. While there we stayed at Parian Hill, an Air B&B, which was amazing. The view was incredible and it was located near the port in Parika. This was our longest stay so in addition to going out to eat, we cooked at home a couple of times. The meals we had, both at home and out, were amazing.

Barley Basket Taverna Viglas - Kolimpithres, Paros	Amuse Bouche Olive Tapenade and Barley Rusk @ Taverna Viglas	Eggplant Salad & Olives Taverna Viglas - Kolimpithres, Paros
Marinated Olives Taverna Viglas - Kolimpithres, Paros	Red Sweet Peppers Taverna Viglas - Kolimpithres, Paros	Vigla Salad Lettuce, Tomatoes, Rusk, Caper, Olive, Cream Cheese @ Taverna Viglas
Stuffed Tomatoes Taverna Viglas - Kolimpithres, Paros	Macaroni au Gratin Taverna Viglas - Kolimpithres, Paros	Sausage & Fried Potatoes Taverna Viglas - Kolimpithres, Paros
To Piato Tou Vasili - The Billy's Plate Signage for To Piato Tou Vasili also known as The Billy's Plate	Billy's Plate Menu The Billy's Plate - Antiparos	56 Isles Beer The Billy's Plate - Antiparos
Fried Zuchini The Billy's Plate - Antiparos	Tzatiki The Billy's Plate - Antiparos	Greek Salad The Billy's Plate - Antiparos
Gyro Basket Four pork gyros and one chicken gyro @ The Billy's Plate	Aranto Table Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Aranto Menu Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros
Aranto Menu of the Day Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Olives & Tzatiki Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Grilled Pita Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros
Marinated Anchovies Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Summer in Lefkes Salad Watermelon, Barley Rusk, Local Salty Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes - Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Fried Potatoes Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros
Kadaifi Rolls With Naxos Gruyere & Parian Mango - Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Zuchini Balls with Feta Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Fried Pork with Lemon & Orange Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros
Traditional Greek Melon Aranto @ Lefkes, Paros	Archipelagos Menu Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros	Bread with Olives & Spicy Cheese Spread Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros
Tzatiki, Pita, & Olives Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros	Beetroot Salad Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros	Beetroot Salad Archipelagos - Naousa Paros
Giant Beans Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros	Mussels with Garlic, Onions, & Dill Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros	Fried Squid with Beetroot & Garlic Spread Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros
Pastitsio Archipelagos - Naousa, Paros	Various Pastries La Baguette - Egeo, Paros	Various Pastries La Baguette - Egeo, Paros
Various Pastries La Baguette - Egeo, Paros	Various Pastries La Baguette - Egeo, Paros	Croisant & Pizza La Baguette - Egeo, Paros
Christiana Table Christiana @ Ampelas	Amuse Bouche Olives, Rosemary Oil, Spicy Pepper Dip @ Christiana @ Ampelas	Bread Basket Christiana @ Ampelas
Cucumber & Tomato Salad Christiana @ Ampelas	Tzatiki Christiana @ Ampelas	Olives & Dip Christiana @ Ampelas
Fried Zuchini Christiana @ Ampelas	Stuffed Tomatoes Christiana @ Ampelas	Marinated Anchovies Christiana @ Ampelas
Sun Cured Snapper Christiana @ Ampelas	Hibiscus Menu Hibiscus @ Parikia	Hibiscus Menu Hibiscus @ Parikia
Dolmas Hibiscus @ Parikia	Arugula Salad Hibiscus @ Parikia	Parmesean & Garlic Spagetti Hibiscus @ Parikia
Pineapple & Ham Pizza Hibiscus @ Parikia	Lemon Braised Lamb Leg Hibiscus @ Parikia

Michael Zeppos Day Boat

One of the excursions we were able to take part in during our vacation was a day boat trip around Paros and Antiparos with Michael Zeppos Tours. The weather was rough so it was uncertain if we were going to be able to take to tour, but in the end we did, though it was changed a bit to avoid the choppier open waters they normally go in. During the excursion we stopped at a couple of safe spots to go swimming and cruised around the islands. We were treated to light snacks, bread, some of Captain Dimitris' wine (a white blend of Malvasia and Montevista grapes) then we stopped in a very calm cove to relax and swim some more. While there the crew composed a traditional Greek lunch consisting of a barley rusk, taramasalata, anchovies, cheese pie, green salad, marinated peppers, daka salad, braised octopus with caramelized onions and fava bean puree, and an orzo with fresh tuna to finish it off. The food was spectacular and the trip was incredible. It was amazing to see the island from the Aegean Sea.

Barley Rusk Michael Zeppos Day Boat	Captain Dimitris' Wine Michael Zeppos Day Boat	Appetizers Cheese Pie, Green Salad, Peppers, & Marinated Anchovies
Taramasalata Michael Zeppos Day Boat	Dakos Salad Michael Zeppos Day Boat	In the Galley Michael Zeppos Day Boat
Octopus Braising Michael Zeppos Day Boat	Octopus with Fava Bean Puree & Caramelized Onions Michael Zeppos Day Boatel Zeppos Day Boat	Orzo with Fresh Tuna Michael Zeppos Day Boat
Yogurt with Caramelized Raisins Michael Zeppos Day Boat

Parian Hill B&B

While in Paros for five days we stayed at Parian Hill in Parikia. Though it was only fifteen minutes walking from the Port, we rented a car so we could explore the island while we were there. Additionally because we were there as long, and because B&B was awesome, we ate at home a bit. Almost everyday breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, yogurt, local honey. Lunches we ate out, and dinners were mixed. There was a local butcher down the street Κρεοπωλείο Πετρόπουλος Χρήστος that we picked up some meats at one day. Another evening we whole roasted a snapper from a local fishmonger.

View From Parian Hill Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros	Sunset from Parian Hill Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros	Fish Monger in Parikia Parikia, Paros
Squid Parikia, Paros	Sun Cured Fish Parikia, Paros	Curing Octopus Antiparos
Butcher's Menu Πετρόπουλος Χρήστος - Parikia, Paros	Sausages Πετρόπουλος Χρήστος - Parikia, Paros	Chicken Brochettes Πετρόπουλος Χρήστος - Parikia, Paros
Greek Salad Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros	Grill Mise Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros	Vegetables for Grilling Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros
Meats on the Grill Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros	Grilled Dinner Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros	Potatoes for Grilling Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros
Grilled Potatoes Parian Hill - Parikia, Paros