How to Use taverna in a Sentence
taverna
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These should be sampled with a strong Greek coffee at one of the tavernas in the central square.
—Liz Alderman, New York Times, 9 July 2019
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Pig meat was served hot in tavernas and homes, but also cold, and the Romans also ate a lot of sausage, Dr. Roberts explained.
—Farah Nayeri, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2019
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In Athens and on the sunny Greek islands, tourists are packing hotels, bars and tavernas.
—Liz Alderman, New York Times, 19 June 2018
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Papageorgiou, 51, who runs a Greek taverna on the other side of the Ahr with his brother and sister-in-law, didn’t live on the street.
—Washington Post, 23 July 2021
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The streets were dotted with vendors selling falafal and German-style sausages, Italian cafés and Greek tavernas.
—The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
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In the northern port city of Alexandroupolis, ash rained on empty waterfront tavernas and a thick pall of smoke made breathing hard.
—Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2023
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But with minimal effort, beaches and tavernas away from crowds could be found.
—David Shaftel, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2016
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Of course, there is Papa Cristo’s, the famous Greek taverna opened since 1948, where my call is usually the half chicken or lamb souvlaki.
—Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
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Downstairs at the inn is the charming Venetian taverna Via Mare, but other new offerings abound.
—Jonathan Soroff, Robb Report, 3 July 2023
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Not wanting to be pinned down, Richter didn’t get into specifics, saying Ladino would be a mix between a Turkish kebab house and a Greek taverna.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
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No longer cooling his heels, Mr. Sippel will be ready in late spring with four-course tasting menus in a refined setting that will have a rustic front-room taverna: 19 West 24th Street.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2016
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You’ll be transported to the seaside tavernas of the Aegean, where life is all about good company, relaxation, and plenty of wine...just like Tulum.
—Leah Romero, ELLE, 10 Mar. 2023
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As much has been written, there are more stories whispered over mastika at tavernas.
—Hazlitt, 15 Mar. 2023
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Savor the flavors Eating vegan in Greek tavernas can be easy.
—Danai Papageorgiou, National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2019
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The same clan also manages simple, ocean-view homes for rent, bakes the bread served in their taverna, and sources the ingredients chef Katina cooks from nearby islets: tomatoes from Leros, dairy from Arki, fish from the sea.
—Eleni N. Gage, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2022
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Two good rough-and-tumble tavernas are Kodylenia and Xeri Elia; a third, Papagalos, mixes terrific cocktails and has views of the harbor.
—Alexander Lobrano, Town & Country, 5 June 2017
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One of Greece's Saronic islands, the car-less Hydra is known for its cosmopolitan nature, with lots of seaside snack bars, cafés, tavernas, restaurants, bars, and clubs for people-watching at all hours of the day.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2018
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Thanks to the pleasant climate, visitors can swim, sunbathe, stroll along the shore, and enjoy sunset cocktails at the many lively bars and tavernas virtually all year.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2024
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Little wooden fishing boats painted with evil eyes to ward off misfortune still bob in the harbors, and tavernas like beachfront Fokos serve the same simple, delicious dishes.
—Alexander Lobrano, Town & Country, 5 June 2017
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Another favorite, Eleos, is a bright, Aegean-style fish taverna (water view included) hidden on the second floor of a shabby office building.
—Mary Kaye Schilling, Town & Country, 15 Sep. 2015
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Grabowski's favorite culinary find on the island is a modest taverna called To Thalassaki, which sits appealingly right on the small Bay of Ysternia.
—Gisela Williams, Smithsonian, 26 Sep. 2017
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Tables spill out from the taverna onto the cobbled sidewalk, giving passersby a front-row view of the homemade Cypriot dishes like rabbit stifado and moussaka, which patrons happily devour for lunch and dinner.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2024
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For dinner, head to To Barko tis Maritsas taverna, a converted coffeehouse decorated with nautical flair.
—Liz Alderman, New York Times, 9 July 2019
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Antiparos is only accessible via boat from Paros, its larger sister island, and has a variety of local tavernas, private beaches, and famous archaeological sites.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
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