Welcome to The Paterakis Table — our space for offers, recipes, practical cooking tips, and stories from four generations of butchers in Kissamos.
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If there is one dish that always disappears first when we have guests, it’s paidakia. These thick, beautifully marbled lamb chops are a true Cretan favorite. We cut them generously because we know how they should be enjoyed — grilled…
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A Quiet Strength – The Mother Behind Two Brothers
Some people work behind the scenes, and their contribution is felt more than seen. This is our mother. While our father spent long days working in both the butcher and fish shops, she raised two boys, kept the household running,…
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The Pride of Our Shop – Dry-Aged Biological Beef
High-quality dry-aged biological beef cuts at VG Paterakis family butcher shop on Skalidi street in Kissamos. These carefully selected and aged pieces showcase the rich marbling and deep color that come from 30 to 60 days of traditional dry-aging.
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Fresh or Dry-Aged? The Choice is Yours
At our shop you’ll often see both — beautiful fresh cuts like this one, and the darker, more concentrated dry-aged pieces. This fresh biological beef is perfect when you want that bright, clean taste and softer texture. Many locals use…
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Our Trusted Supplier – Michalis Bairamoglou
Behind every good piece of meat is a good farmer. We are proud to work with Μιχάλης Μπαϊράμογλου, a biological farmer whose cattle provide the excellent raw material for both our fresh beef and our dry-aged specialties. The quality starts…
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A Morning at the Port
Long before the sun rises over Kissamos, Vangelis is already at the port. Whether at the small old port here in town or sometimes in Souda, he personally selects the best fish from the local boats. This photo shows a…
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The Old Fish Shop
Looking at old photos sometimes feels like stepping back in time. This is how Vangelis’s fish shop looked just a few years ago, before he installed the beautiful new glass showcase. The fish were displayed more simply on ice, and…
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