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If anyone wanted to escape from World Cup football, Plaka was the place to be on Saturday evening, where four musicians played traditional Cretan music. They were George Zacharioudaki who played wind instruments and lyre, Stavros Tsagarakis on percussion and oud, Costa Tsamandoura on lyra and guitar and Vangelis Tsagarakis on bouzouki and lute.
The occasion was the opening of Haroupia, a new restaurant situated on the main road in Plaka, next door to the small supermarket. The restaurant shares an outdoor seating area with Pefko, the Pine Tree Cafe Bar, and by 10.00, about 100 people were gathered there to eat, drink and listen to the music.
There were people of all ages and many different nationalities, both locals and holiday-makers, all drawn by the sound of these very talented musicians. They played from 9.00 until late, sitting under the carob or locust tree from which Haroupia gets its name. It was a warm, still evening, and the atmosphere was perfect. It is always good to be able to hear live Cretan music in a setting such as this – it certainly makes it an evening to remember. We didn't sample the food this time – we're saving that for another day!
We will be doing a full review of the restaurant later. Just remains for us to wish the new restaurant Haroupia well for the season and the future.
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Sue Ashton
13th June 2010
13th June 2010