Do you know your Sambousak from your Sfoungato? Take a taste safari through the fragrant Mediterranean flavours of the Sephardic Jews – and enjoy a window into the culture of the local Jewish community – at Athens’ sole kosher restaurant, Gostijo. For French-born Nehama and New York-bred Mendel, Gostijo was the culmination...
Read moreMemory serves to make us vigilant and to guard against the evils of yesterday. The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival is bringing the story of Greek Jews - from their rich traditions and culture to their darkest days - out of the shadows. Heritage and Memory: A Focus on Jewish Greece, a ten-day virtual event Greece honours the mem...
Read moreWHAT: Visitors to Athens International Airport will have a chance to catch a sneak preview of the Museum of Cycladic Art’s big upcoming show “Antiquarianism and Philhellenism,” organized to mark the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution and scheduled to open as soon as coronavirus restrictions are lifted. What is probabl...
Read moreAn impromptu visit by a photographer to a synagogue in New York sparked a quest to document the history of the Romaniote Jews, a millennia-old population with traditions dating from ancient Greece and Rome. Explore one of the oldest Jewish Communities in existence and its presence in New York City at this immersive virtual exhibition. ...
Read moreThe historic site of the former Public Tobacco Factory at Lenorman, a symbol of Greece’s industrialisation and progress, emerges as an emblematic cultural venue to host an exhibition to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the founding of the modern Greek state. The renovation of the impressive 19,000 sqm space will be funded in its entir...
Read moreThrough good times and bad, we can always count on sugar! Enter the posh patisserie, a welcome new urban trend to tickle all our senses - not just our tastebuds. With an interior décor to rival a boutique hotel, Ourse in Glyfada flaunts a refined ambience every bit as delectable as their upscale festive treats. Clean lines, Tiffany-inspir...
Read moreYou know it’s Christmas when the fir trees lining the SNFCC canal get bathed in golden light. Magical. Elevating. Uplifting. As every year, SNFCC rolls out its festive line-up. Entry to the park is free and expect everything from classical music from the Greek National Opera to Marayevas. Christmas Tales return to the Ligh...
Read moreDescribed as the 'sun-drinking poet,' the late Nobel laureate Odysseas Elytis will be honoured with a permanent home dedicated to preserving his poems, photographs and texts on the corner of Dioskourou and Polygnotou streets in Plaka. Considered one of the most acclaimed poets of the 20th century, Elytis was born on Crete in 1911 and passe...
Read moreIf anything, 2020 was the year that made bakers and bartenders of us all! We’ve sipped, snacked, and sorted through treats that will tickle your tastebuds and whet your appetite for gift-giving. From bon-vivants to ambitious home bakers to cocktail-obsessed hosts, we’ve rounded up a collection of one-of-a-kind gifts for the foodies in you...
Read moreThe intrepid creative community at The Meet Market have called upon their two strongest weapons this year – imagination and agility – to rise to the challenges of pandemic-era retail. From the practical to the playful, these resourceful entrepreneurs have provided everyday basics and moments of joy during difficult days. Pamper yourself (or ...
Read moreFor better or for worse, our homes have been both sanctuary and fortress this year - so dont they desrve a festive treat too? There's nothing like wall art to inject instant personality or ramp up your style cred and mood. Eva Theofanidis of PrintSin, an online gallery that showcases Greek and international artists, picks out a dozen spirit...
Read more2020 desperately needs some Christmas cheer. Thankfully, Netflix is handing that feeling out in spades as the days get colder and shorter, and lockdown blues get harder to fight off! Here is your guide to every new Christmas movie on Netflix to make you feel merry and bright this season. Holidate For people who believe all ...
Read more
