Mezze are to the Greeks what tapas are to the Spaniards and antipasti to the Italian: bites or simple dishes that can be enjoyed as an hors d’oeuvre, appetizer, or on a Mediterranean buffet. They are perfect for simple get-togethers: pickled mushrooms with thyme, stuffed grape leaves, chicken souvlaki, lamb keftedes with vegetable skewers, spanakopita, a watermelon and feta salad, etc…