a selection of small, flavorful dishes that are typically served as appetizers or side dishes in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines

мезе, подборка небольших вкусных блюд
to offer or present food or drink to someone

подавать, сервировать
having the highest level of significance or central importance

основной
the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

еда, блюдо
of or relating to or characteristic of or located near the Mediterranean Sea

средиземноморский, средиземноморская
the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

ближний Восток
a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

тип, род
a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

хлеб
flesh from a fish that we use as food

рыба
the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

мясо
a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

идея
to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

начинать
something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

привычка
an alcoholic beverage that contains ethanol, which is a type of alcohol that can cause intoxication when consumed in excessive amounts

алкогольный напиток
a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

вино
a strong alcoholic beverage made by distilling grains, fruits, or vegetables

спирт алкоголь
to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

наслаждаться
the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

компания
a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Греция
a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Турция
a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west

Ливан
to put or cause someone to be in a particular position or location, especially for a specific purpose or function

размещать
furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

стол
a small amount, quantity, or piece of something

кусочек
to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

говорить, разговаривать
different or better than what is normal

специальный
a dish that is a paste made with mashed sesame seeds and chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic, and oil, originated in the Middle East

хумус
a traditional Greek dip or sauce made from strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, and herbs such as dill or mint

дзадзики, соус дзадзики
a very small, typically green fruit with a hard seed and a bitter taste, eaten or used to extract oil from

олива
a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

сыр
food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer

кебаб, шашлык
having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

вкусный
someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

гость
a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

хозяин
to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

находить
a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

ресторан
the main dish of a meal

второе блюдо, основное блюдо
