Where is Zorba?
You won’t find Zorba in Little Bourke Street in Melbourne. He has long ago headed for retirement in the Cretan hills, sitting with his goats and looking down on modern folk with a wry grin and a shake of his head. You won’t find him at the Kri Kri Mezedopoleion in Melbourne, so don’t go looking for him there. No swaying lines of mesmerised dancers doing fancy footwork. No loud laughter and pats on the back. Not a blue and white colour combination in sight. No, this is not a traditional Greek taverna, it is a modern Greek restaurant serving Cretan food, but don’t expect a ruddy faced shepherd to pop over to your table to offer you a sfinaki of raki. Expect a relaxed yet modern atmosphere very much attuned to the modern sophisticate. Expect good, fresh food, good yet impersonal service, true meze dishes and an extensive wine list. The Kri Kri is still owned and operated by a Cretan family, but don’t expect yiayia to pop out wearing the ubiquitous black dress, sprouting words of wisdom an
