Smashing Plates

Usually, breaking plates in praise of a musician or dancer is considered part of "kefti" - the irrepressible expression of emotion and joy. A plate might also be broken when two lovers parted so that they would be able to recognise each other by matching the two halves even if many years passed before they met again. Small slintt versions of the mysterious Phaistos disk are used by modern Greek Jewellers this way, with one half kept and worn by each couple.


Breaking plates is also an act which implies abundance - "we have so many plates we can break them!" - similar to lighting a fire with a piece of paper money. In English, the phrase "getting smashed" is slang for getting drunk. It is said that it was first used one morning by a traveller who had a little too much ouzo or tsikoudia, and woke up among the fragments of the previous night's revels, feeling as broken up as the plates around him.


At The Greek plate breaking can be done whenever you are in the mood - ask your waitron for more information - or attend our special Plate Breaking and Greek evenings. Leave your mobile number and e-mail address on the back of your bill and we'll invite you to attend. We do provide catering for birthdays, special occasions, and other celebrations on request.

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