“Tasty food, set inside a lovely taverna”
Tasting note in a nutshell
Dromos (Street)Food
Food is art—just look at the creativity of a chef in every dish.
Chef Christos of Dromos Street Food fuses classic Greek ingredients with his own inventive recipes. The result? Bold, sometimes spicy, always surprising flavours—Greek street food, but with a twist.
At Dromos, quality comes in both fast and slow forms. It might sound like a contradiction, but here the preparation takes time—everything is cooked slowly and with care. The final assembly, though, is quick, so you get real SlowFood in a street food setting.
Be sure to try the smoked sandwich—the Rodian Hotdog. It’s a smoky, spicy pairing of Pitalio (beef) and a powerful sauce that stays with you.
Born and raised on Rhodes, Christos found his passion for food early on. Working with local produce, he brings joy and spontaneity to everything he creates. Meals here follow “the mixed family style”—a bit of this, a bit of that, everyone sharing, everything changing from day to day.
Once you taste Christos’ food, you’ll get what he means by “spontaneous food coding style.” Expect intense, local flavours that come straight from the heart. Try the “Papara” sandwich (but don’t ask a Greek what ‘Papara’ means…). If you see something unfamiliar on the menu, just ask; you might be surprised by the story behind the dish. For example, the “Falafel Chutney Manouri” not only tastes great, but the name has its own story—which, this time, you’re allowed to ask about.
All descriptions aside, the main reason to visit Dromos is for the taste—straightforward, honest, and unforgettable. Fun fact: Christos spent time in Finland, but the cold north hasn’t tempered his culinary creativity. If anything, he returned with new inspiration—and with a wonderful partner by his side.
Καλή όρεξη – enjoy your meal!
Tip: Looking for a lunch spot during your photo walk? This is the place. And don’t forget to snap a photo of your plate.
Papagou 2, Rhodes 851 00
De nieuwe smaken van Rhodos
Tasting note in a nutshell
Cookhouse Paraga - Apollona
Giannis Efthimiou, patron of Cookhouse Paraga in the village of Apollona, spends his days redefining his kitchen. He is constantly searching for new flavours, both to refine the local specialities on his menu and to create future dishes. Yet, he never forgets his roots: the traditional recipes passed down from his mother and grandmother. Classic Greek dishes like “Chortopita” (savoury pita with wild herbs) and “Paraga Zymi” (yeast dough cookies, pan-fried) are still at the heart of his cooking.
One of the highlights you simply must try is “Pasti Katsika,” a dry-aged, delicately flavoured ham from local lamb. Pair it with “Pita-Azymi” and a glass of crisp, dry Koryfi white wine for an authentic local experience. Koryfi’s wine store in Apollona offers more excellent selections if you want to discover more local wines.
Let’s return to Giannis and his story. When I worked on Rhodes, I visited Giannis and Paraga regularly—often bringing friends to enjoy the outstanding food. Each visit made me think about possible ways to collaborate. By the end of the tourist season, our brainstorming led to a concrete idea: ‘Flavours of Rhodes’—a cookbook celebrating local specialities and Giannis’ family cooking heritage.
We started the project in September 2020, photographing and cooking early in the morning to capture the beautiful light of the season. Over the winter, we completed our book: ‘The New Flavours of Rhodes.’ I invite you to take a look inside. You’ll find recipes to cook at home, along with the stories and flavours that make Rhodes unique. The book also includes local tips—ideal if you plan to visit the island.
The Dutch print edition is available via Boekscout.
More information about the English version, click the link below:
EN – The New Flavours of Rhodes
Enjoy discovering the new flavours of Rhodes!
Cookhouse Paraga, 851 06 Apollona, Rhodes
De Nieuwe Smaken van Rhodos
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Experience the taste
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as small streets reveal true tastefully surprises.
