Kaminaki Greek Taverna, Stockton

I love to try new foods but I am a bit fussy, okay very fussy. I only like the sound of things that I know I will like, I never try something I'm a bit unsure of. Greek cuisine is something I've always wanted to try as a lot of the ingredients they use I enjoy. Recently someone recommended a Greek restaurant near where I live that I hadn't previously know existed. Kaminaki Greek Taverna is a small authentic restaurant off Stockton High Street with a hearty menu filled with classic Greek dishes. Me and my friend Danni visited to see what it was like and have a catch-up!

When inside it was like you were transported to a holiday in Greece. On the walls were little shutters pretending to be windows and there were many plants and plastic vines up the walls giving you a real feel of being abroad. The tables were dressed very colourfully and with amazing striped table cloths.

It took me ages to order as there were so many dishes I fancied trying but in the end, I settled on Kotopoulo Lemonato which was pieces of chicken cooked in onion, white wine and special spices finished in lemon sauce. It was accompanied by a small dish of vegetables to share. Danni picked Moschari Sofigadoura which was pieces of beef sautéed in onions, garlic, tomatoes and oregano, topped with Cephalotiri cheese served in a pot.

My chicken was gorgeous! The sauce was delicious, very sweet but it went perfectly with the sides. I couldn't finish it all as there was so much but I had a good go. After we decided to get a dessert as I'd heard good things about Greek sweets. I chose Galaktoboureko, vanilla milk and cream pie in filo pastry whilst Danni had Baklava, layers of filo pastry with walnuts and honey. Mine was lovely and creamy but quite sickly, I didn't manage to finish it all but enjoyed what I had.

I was really pleased we decided to visit Kaminaki as it is something new that I've discovered I like. I now want to go back to try more of the menu but most of all I want to go to Greece and try the food in the country! I best get saving!