: an appetizer in Greek or Middle Eastern cuisine often served with an aperitif.

Mezedes. No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as 'meze'. This large feast, which has been a popular part of the Cypriot culture for many centuries, is more of a social event than a formal meal, with many dishes shared around the table with family and friends.

My general rules of thumb, depending on how many people you're serving, is to have two to three dips or spreads, one cheese, a few fresh vegetables, one to two pickled items, fresh or dried fruit (or both), and bread.