What are some popular Greek meze dishes to try in Athens?

Meze is a way of life in Greece, consisting of small plates of food designed for sharing over drinks. In Athens, there are many delicious meze dishes to try. Here are some of the most popular:

• Tzatziki: a dip made with yogurt, garlic, and cucumber, served with pita bread.
• Dolmades: grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.
• Taramasalata: a dip made with fish roe and bread crumbs.
• Saganaki: a fried cheese dish often flamed with brandy and served with lemon.
• Spanakopita: a savory pie filled with spinach and feta cheese.
• Octopus: grilled or boiled octopus served with olive oil and lemon.
• Gyros: a popular Greek street food made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served with vegetables and tzatziki.

These dishes are often served with ouzo, a popular Greek anise-flavored liquor. Some other meze dishes to try in Athens include keftedes (meatballs), melitzanosalata (eggplant dip), and fava (a dip made with yellow split peas).