A Special Dinner at Canaves Oia

Olaf dropped me off at the hotel just after 4pm.

Time to relax, have a beer and a swim before dinner.

Canaves offers a special Panaroma Dinner featuring a tasting menu and a private setting overlooking the Caldera.  But first to the bar.

OMG... with wine pairings.

Our wonderful server and sommelier Nikos.

And away we go.  Our amuse bouche starters, just like last night.  

The Sea Urchin with buckwheat, lemon confit, parsley and ouzo...

... was fabulous.

As was the Tartar with capers, handmade ketchup, San Michali cheese, pomme soufflé and lardo di Colonnato.

Oh yeah, that setting will work.

Scallops sautéed with cauliflower, bitter almond, green curry and raisins was very nice.

But the Carbonara was to die for... with home tagliatlle with guanciale, truffles and egg parmesan sauce.  OMG.

At this point, it was getting a little chilly and windy in the exposed balcony.  So we headed to a sheltered cave like room for the rest of the meal.

Our local Lamb on charcoal, vinsanto sauce, caramelized eggplant and Florina peppers was amazing.

Our pre Dessert palate cleanser.   Amazing.

Wow.

And just in case we were still hungry, fondue to finish.

What an extraordinary meal and experience.