Introduced by refugees from Asia Minor who arrived in Athens in the 1920s, the grilled meat sandwich with tomatoes, onions, ...

And if you can’t transport yourself to the country of white sandy beaches and ancient ruins ... important to cooking Greek food. “It will be the base of most recipes,” she explains.

Shared appetizers known as Greek meze is a tradition that has kept communities and friends together, shaping what it means to be Greek.