How to Use taverna in a Sentence

taverna

noun

• 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
• 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
• In Athens and on the sunny Greek islands, tourists are packing hotels, bars and tavernas.
  — Liz Alderman, New York Times, 19 June 2018
• 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
• There are six restaurants in total, with the highlight being The Lighthouse, which is inspired by a Greek taverna (climb to the top for a jaw-dropping way to watch the sun come up).
  — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
• The streets were dotted with vendors selling falafal and German-style sausages, Italian cafés and Greek tavernas.
  — The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
• 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
• But with minimal effort, beaches and tavernas away from crowds could be found.
  — David Shaftel, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2016
• 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
• Downstairs at the inn is the charming Venetian taverna Via Mare, but other new offerings abound.
  — Jonathan Soroff, Robb Report, 3 July 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• As much has been written, there are more stories whispered over mastika at tavernas.
  — Hazlitt, 15 Mar. 2023
• Savor the flavors Eating vegan in Greek tavernas can be easy.
  — Danai Papageorgiou, National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2019
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Dine at an electricity-free taverna on Dafni Beach, where family-run restaurants serve fresh local food.
  — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
• 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
• 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
• 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
• There is one bougainvillea-shaded taverna, which shares the village square with a tiny Byzantine chapel, decorated with magnificent 14th-century frescoes.
  — New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
• 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
• For dinner, head to To Barko tis Maritsas taverna, a converted coffeehouse decorated with nautical flair.
  — Liz Alderman, New York Times, 9 July 2019
• Guests can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding or jet skiing, or wandering along a charming waterfront promenade with cafes and tavernas.
  — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
• 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

Last Updated: 28 Nov 2024