With the scent of Crete |
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Traditional Cretan cuisine, |
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and the flavours of Greece |
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ΑΥΛΗ ΤΩΝ ΜΑΛΙΩΝ / AVLI IN MALIA
Αγ. Ιωάννου 2 &
28ης Οκτωβρίου 7,
Μάλια 700 07
28ης Οκτωβρίου 7,
Μάλια 700 07
Opening Hours
Monday
18:00 – 00:00
Tuesday
18:00 – 00:00
Wednesday
18:00 – 00:00
Thursday
18:00 – 00:00
Friday
18:00 – 00:00
Saturday
18:00 – 00:00
Sunday
13:00 – 00:30
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Cretan diet
Greek culinary, with the variety and quality of its materials, with its wise, beneficial combinations and centuries of knowledge, enjoys a privileged position in the global taste culture. Greece is characterized by the numerous islands and the intense relief of the mainland. This morphological variety creates “worlds inside a world”. Common characteristics are the excellent Read more about Cretan diet[…]
Talagani cheese
A traditional, handmade cheese made 100% of Greek ship and goat milk. It comes from an area in south Greece, Messinia. Thanks to its consistancy, it keeps its full taste – all reach aromas and distinct touch of mint – when grilled. It has a mastic texture and does not melt or lose its shape Read more about Talagani cheese[…]
Michael Tsagarakis – “Tsagaromihalis”
ο Τσαγκαρομιχάλης – Μιχαήλ Τσαγκαράκης This mansion was built by Michael Tsagarakis (the man pictured above) at the end of last century. He was a well respected man and had his own olive oil factory and flour mill. He had eight children. One of his sons, Kostas, was a judge and also Read more about Michael Tsagarakis – “Tsagaromihalis”[…]
‘Katsouna’ – the Cretan shepherd’s crook
In the mountains of Crete lives a tree, Ampelitsia … … a relative to elk in danger of extinction. Shepherds’ crook in Crete are traditionally manufactured with its wood. The Cretan crook or else ‘Katsuna’ was an integral part of the body of the Cretan. Elders but also young Cretan shepherds kept a ‘katsuna’ to help them Read more about ‘Katsouna’ – the Cretan shepherd’s crook[…]
the family pictures
The old family photo was a rare depiction of the family … … usually taken by itinerant photographers. The photos were black and white and the ones depicted on them were usually set and did not smile at the flashlight. When they called for the itinerant photographer to take a photo, people dressed in their Read more about the family pictures[…]
“Philotimo”, the Greek secret
Leading Greek-Americans Explain Why Hellenic Excellence Throughout History May Result From The Uniquely Greek Word “Philotimo” Arianna Huffington,George Stephanopoulos, Bob Costas and Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Demetrios are among the nationally-known Greek-Americans who appear in video titled The Greek Secret produced by Manatos & Manatos for the Washington Oxi Day Foundation. The video suggests Read more about “Philotimo”, the Greek secret[…]
Our new video
An impressive and atmospheric video production by Videographer Nick Deris (NicPa Productions) visually transferring you to our restaurant and our avli (yard) Also available in: Ελληνικα
Traditional Greek Easter dinner
Are you familiar with the traditional dishes that Greeks use to cook on Easter? On Holy Saturday night apart from our usual menu dishes you will have the chance to try some popular Greek specialities, traditionally made on Easter. “Magiritsa” A Greek “Easter soup” made from lamb offal Magiritsa is eaten to break the Read more about Traditional Greek Easter dinner[…]
New additions to our wine list
For the 2020 winter season we introduce some very special labels of selected, aged red wines. Awards: silver – Grand International Wine MUNDUS VINI 2018 silver – Balkan International Wine Competition 2018 silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 gold – TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2019 silver – Mundus Vini 2019 gold – TEXSOM International Read more about New additions to our wine list[…]
Christmas eve with Christmas flavours!
Celebrate Christmas Eve with us, where along with our winter menu we will cook the following Christmas dishes: Appetizers • Beetroot soup, with fresh orange juice, slices of Cypriot Loubtza sausage and cream cheese. • Stuffed Mushrooms with nuts, smoked Metsovone cheese and tarragon. • Christmas pie cooked in our wood-fired oven with fresh local Read more about Christmas eve with Christmas flavours![…]
Back again on April 10th
We would like to let you know that we are closing for a few days. We will be back with you with our new summer menu from Friday April 10th on a daily basis. Thank you very much for your support. Also available in: Ελληνικα
On hold …
We would like to inform you that we will remain closed until the end of the restrictive measures. Because your health and safety is important to us, we will do everything that needs to be done so when this tribulation comes to an end you can enjoy your visit with safety. Until then; Stay at Read more about On hold …[…]
Farm fresh eggs
Most of the eggs used in our kitchen come from our chicken coop in our farm in Vitsilia, Malia. Real free roaming eggs, from chickens living in a natural habitat and under the best conditions; grazing at the grass field, under the Greek sun and clean air, eating natural and organic food. Also available in: Read more about Farm fresh eggs[…]
Our heirloom ‘buffalo’ tomatoes
Our heirloom tomatoes come from an old and forgotten variety of Crete “psomontomata” that is cultivated organically – using his own, kept seeds for us – by a certified organic farmer, Vasilis Kavvalos in Agios Vlasis village. The difference from other varieties is at colour (pink), shape and unique flavour. Also available in: Ελληνικα
Organic cherry tomatoes
The cherry tomatoes we use are organic and of various varieties, such as cherries, acorns, etc. Our main supplier is the certified organic farmer Vassilis Kavvalos that cultivates them in the village of Agios Vlasis, Heraklion, with a lot of passion and special attention, so that they are always delicious and healthy. We also cultivate Read more about Organic cherry tomatoes[…]
Rocket
Rocket is an excellent tonic and extremely healthy green It protects against osteoporosis, obesity and cancer. It cleanses the blood, removes cholesterol, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, lowers blood sugar levels, stabilizes metabolism and therefore helps in our effort to lose weight. Our cultivation of our rocket comes from our field in the area Read more about Rocket[…]
Strawberries
We pay much attention to the cultivation of strawberries because it appears as the most burdened plant, with a high retention of pesticides. Our strawberry cultivation takes place on our estate in the area of Vitsilia in Malia, without any use of pesticides or fertilizers. If our production is not enough, we only get supplied Read more about Strawberries[…]
‘Vlita’
Delicious and healthy greens* of our own cultivation with many nutrients. They are rich in iron (132 g of boiled greens provide 17% of the recommended daily intake of iron), so they are an ideal source of. They are rich in vitamin C and vitamin A. They are a source of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus Read more about ‘Vlita’[…]
Cretan ‘apaki’
‘Apaki‘ is a particularly delicious Cretan processed cured pork, made with love and a special way. It is a traditional, natural product, that does not contain any preservatives. It owes its special taste to the good raw material, the quality vinegar and the wonderful aromatic herbs of the fertile Cretan land. In its way of Read more about Cretan ‘apaki’[…]
Cretan ‘skioufihta’ handmade pasta
Skoifihta are the local, handmade pasta, delicious anyway they are cooked. Their main ingredients are wheat flour, water, salt and a little olive oil. They have a cylindrical shape and they are not made with a open pastry sheet like many other fresh pasta. Their name ‘skioufihta‘ or ‘skioufikta‘ comes from the verb “skioufizo“, meaning Read more about Cretan ‘skioufihta’ handmade pasta[…]
‘Siglino’, Cretan cured pork
‘Siglino‘ in Crete is cooked from pork kept in the “glina“, the fat resulting from its cooking. This method helped people to keep the pork as long as possible, after slaughtering the domestic animal, as in those years there were no refrigerators for its preservation. Also available in: Ελληνικα
Home made ‘Tirozouli’ cheese
Tirozouli – ‘Tir-o-“: cheese, “tiro-komo” (verb): (to) make cheese, “-zouli”, “zoulao” (verb): (to) press Traditional Cretan cheese-making has its roots in mythology. Remember Amalthea (the goat that raised the Cretan Zeus) whose horn even today symbolizes the abundance of goods! The milk of the sheep and goats of Crete nowadays is processed in traditional ways Read more about Home made ‘Tirozouli’ cheese[…]
Our own ‘Liatiko’ wine
Our wine comes from 100% Liatiko variety grapes ‘Liatiko’ is a Cretan variety and one of the oldest varieties in the Mediterranean. The grapes ripen very early and have as their main feature a weak red color. Our vineyards are located in the village of Veni in the province of Mylopotamos, Rethymnon. We make our Read more about Our own ‘Liatiko’ wine[…]
Our craft lager
Our craft lager is a fresh, unfiltered, unpasteurized beer, produced by a local microbrewery (Notos Brewery, Heraklio) in a limited quantity exclusively for us. A high quality lager from selected ingredients with our own recipe and a traditional brewing method blending the right proportions and aromas. Our label was inspired by this famous pendant, that Read more about Our craft lager[…]
Our raki
Our raki (or Tsikoudia) is traditionally homemade using old methods After crashing the grapes to make wine, the rest of the pulp is stored until the small distilleries open and start producing the ‘raki’. It is a high quality distilled product with the aromas and the flavour of the Liatiko variety. Liatiko is an indigenous Read more about Our raki[…]