Meze Platter Meze, or small bites, are a ubiquitous part of Greek culture. They can be served at any time of the day, and their purpose is to accompany drinks and facilitate conversation. Meze can be simple, assembled nibbles, or tasty cooked morsels. For texture and interest assemble a meze platter as the appetizer course of your meal using a combination of ready-to-serve ingredients along with a few prepared bites: Black Olives Feta cheese chunks Hummus dip Cuccumber Dip Pita bread wedges Dolmadas (stuffed grape leaves) Spanakopita Accompany your meze platter with glasses of the famous Greek liquor, Ouzo. Note: Buy only the imported feta... it's more expensive, but there is a world of difference in the texture and taste of the cheese. A lot of the ingredients on the Meze platter can be purchased at your local Whole Foods or Fresh Market, but all of it can be prepared days ahead of time and assembled a the last minute for your dinner party. I usually serve my meze on a gold charger with a shot glass filled with toothpicks. Easy to put together, easy to clean up! Back to Dinner Party or Greek Foods