Our hosts wanted to have Greek food for lunch at the Thanassis Tavern in Mykonos Village. We took the free jeepney ride to the restaurant.
The two story restaurant was almost empty when we arrived. According to the waiter, when there’s a long holiday like Holy Week, the days between Christmas and New Year, all restaurants get busy and sometimes guests wait for an hour to get a table.
The place is so nice, tahimik kasi walang tao.
There’s a table set up for twenty people. Nice to host a birthday lunch here but too hassle, mag-e-eroplano pa. Plus I need a member to sponsor and accompany me. Nakakahiya. Sobrang abala sa kanya.
BTW, all restaurants do not accept cash. Balesin is strictly credit card only.
There’s a dinner reservation for twenty pax.
There’s terrace on the second floor of the restaurant. It’s so serene. The water is so calm. I can sit here all day.
I didn’t dare go out to the patio from the restaurant. Pwdeng magluto ng itlog sa init.
Let’s order.
One of Edmund’s concern when I told him I would be accompanying Oyen to Balesin with the Lapez family was that how I would go about ordering my food. Nakakahiya daw mag-order dahil syempre baka sila lagi ang magbabayad.
I am not fond of gyros. I think one of the children of Girlie ordered gyro.
All day breakfast menu
Hummus
Melitzano Zalata (no sure if this is the smoked eggplant with pine nuts, olive-oil based mayonnaise).
Chicken Souvlaki (P600). Beef Souvalki (skewers) is P900.
Steph’s diet conscious meal, Feta cheese salad
Oyen had a small serving of sea bass
half gyro
Grilled lamb ribs (P900) for Girlie’s son
We didn’t order dessert for each individual. We just shared.
Baklava
Trivia: Did you know that we got the name of pastry Food for the Gods from the Greek phrase Food of the Gods?
Greek yoghurt cake with vanilla ice cream. I cornered the ice cream.
The Lapez family is a prime example of “one big happy family”. It’s inspiring to see them interact with one another. You’ll feel the love they have for each other and the joy of togetherness. They truly enjoy being together.
Thank u for giving us a glimpse of what Balesin is like.. I only read abt and see snippets of pics from celebrities who have stayed at the resort.. Your pics are more elaborate, from the beach to the village to the food and the menu.. 😉
Ang mahal pala talaga jan.. 😉 Ordinary citizens like me won’t be able to afford going to Balesin.. Hanggang occasional trips to Subic lang ang kaya ng budget ko.. Seeing ur pics made me feel like i’ve been there too.. 😉
Thank u so much, Ms Annie, for sharing what it’s like to be in such a Mykonos-like resort such as the beautiful Balesin… 🙂
May God bless the Lapez family and u and Oyen for ur generosity always… 😉
Thank you Pam. More photos are coming.