Kevin dancing greek style with locals in Greece.

Greek Ouzo (111)
Nestled close to Turkey, the island of Lesvos is a wellspring of ouzo, the traditional Greek spirit. Locals make hundreds of unique ouzos, starting with 100% alcohol made from raisins, then adding local anise and herbs. And you can’t drink ouzo without sardines, raw with salt and lemon. Yum! Join a tour of the many villages of this unspoiled and rich island of ouzo.

• Ouzo in Greece is usually stronger than 90 proof.
  
• Most Lesvos ouzos are not distilled. Locals buy the ingredients and assemble them in the shops, then bottle the ouzo to sell.
  
• Ouzo is said to aid digestion, help oily skin, fight bronchitis, coughs and sinusitis and ease menopause symptoms.
  
• Ouzo is always served with a mezze, usually seafood with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese and olives.

Giannatsi Plomari Ouzo
Phone: +30 252 032822, gregkabarnos@hotmail.com

Barbayannis Ouzo
Phone: +30 22520 32741, info@barbayanni-ouzo.com, www.barbayanni-ouzo.com

Medusa Restarant
Phone: +30 25302 2094, papiana1@otenet.gr

Greek Trade Commission
New York City
212-751-2404, www.greektourism.com
Can provide an updated list of importers of Greek foodstuffs, wines, oil, marble, stone and granite

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