 A "tavérna" (tavern) or "estiatório" (restaurant) also offers a meze as an "orektikó" (appetiser).Many restaurants offer their house "pikilía" (variety) a platter with various mezedes that can be served immediately to customers looking for a quick or light meal.Hosts commonly serve mezedes to their guests at informal or impromptu get-togethers as they are easy to prepare on short notice.