Katina’s Mini Market

Great place! The owner is very welcoming, the Greek beers are cheap, and the food (olive oil, olives, cheese, etc.) is authentic. In addition, they offer free (Greek) wine tastings! I’m so happy we found this spot during our stroll through Tarpon Springs.

Great spot to sit and rest. Send the ladies shopping, relax here for an ice cold $ 2 beer. The owner is a friendly Greek guy. Stick around long enough and the owner hands out snacks. I got a bag of peanuts, others got olives and cheese.

Cute and just right for a nice drink! Stop by and get to taste great Greek wine and shop in the little shops for amazing cheeses! The man here is very accommodating and was friendly all around! Love it and it is a must see.
You can miss it if you don’t keep you eyes peeled!!!

Katina’s is very small, locally owned Greek shop in the Sponge Docks area. Here you can find a tiny assortment of Greek and Italian imported goods e.g. cheese, wine, greek olives and olive oil, hand made soaps, canned grape leaves, etc.
I ventured to the Tapron Springs for the annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival and wandered into Katina’s because I saw a sign that boasted of free wine sampling. Of course, I had to go check this out. There were a couple of guys sitting out front as I ventured into the teeny store; saying that it was a 12′ x 12′ room may be a bit generous.
Finally, the store owner — one of the guys sitting out front — came in and asked if he could help me find anything. I let him know that I was there for the wine tasting… and the fun began. I told him that I was only interested in dessert wines so he gave me a sample of:
1. Sodap Commandaria Saint Barnabas — a raisin wine
2. Cocoa di Vine (Chocolate & Wine) — grape wine with chocolate and cream (not sure that this one is imported though)
3. Luccio Moscato D’Asti
I’m not really a connoisseur but I enjoyed all 3 and bought a bottle of each! The owner was very nice and told me a little more about wine #1. Apparently it is one of those deals where you only drink an ounce or so. Aside from that he gave me a small discount for buying 3 bottles.