Akra promises culinary highs and uncommon thrills at very affordable prices
Part of a new crop of neo-tavernas, Akra in the hip Pangrati neighborhood, is the brainchild of chefs Yiannis Loukakis ...
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The Scoop on Pangrati’s much-loved ice-cream...
A Real Cream come True: In hipsteria lane, on Archelaou, Vicky and Igor’s co...
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Ex Machina wows with limitless creativity
Pangrati has now firmly established itself as the destination for crea...
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All You Need to Know About “Tsiknopempti”
Greeks do not need much encouragement to eat meat. And neither do we (apologies to all our vegetarian friends!). The tradition of “tsiknopempti” – literally Thursday Grill – is very much alive in Greece in 2024. Here’s what you need to know about this special day. When does it take place? On the Thursday of the second week of C...
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Your green guide to vegan eating in Athens
Move over gyros, veg burgers and dairy-free ice-creams are here to stay. Millennial socio-entrepreneurs are creating a new culinary trend that has surprisingly caught on in meat-obsessed Greece. Serving everything from gluten-free pastries to plant-based steaks, here are 7 of the best vegan restaurants in Athens: The Vegan Vand...
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The Benaki Museum Café revisits a Berlin instituiton with new art on its walls
Long a favourite of museum visitors and ladies-who-lunch, the Benaki Museum restaurant on Koumpari Street welcomes visitors to its renewed space, with extended hours and a new aesthetic that channels the legendary Fofi’s restaurant in Berlin. With inspiring art by Alexis Akrithakis, and letters and works by his iconic peers who visited hi...
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Asia comes to Athens… Finally!
Athens doesn't have a China Town. It has something called China Town, but don’t go expecting glistening rows of Peking ducks or peachy fluffs of dim-sum. What you’ll find is cluster of shops selling made in China clothes and maybe a cheap handbag. But that is set to change, declares Phoebe Greenwood. A hive of truly great Asian restauran...
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Athens’ coolest ice cream bars for hot summer nights
Looking for some really good ice-cream, Italian-styled gelato, sorbet or soft serve? Many tempting ice-cream parlours are determined to keep you busy this summer. From long-term favourites to attention-grabbing newcomers with a huge line-up of flavours boasting the provenance of their ingredients, we raise a cone to the Big Chill. Here’s...
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with majestic views of the Acropolis
What better setting to show gratitude and appreciation for the little pleasures in life than at the GB Roof Garden with the Acropolis in full view, the bustling city below and a specially-crafted Thanksgiving menu. Celebrate Thanksgiving at the GB Roof Garden Restaurant and enjoy a festive menu, exclusively created by Chef de ...
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In Love Again: Go ahead, eat your cocktail!
Thanos Prunarus nails it with the perfect antidote to all our decadent cravings at In Love Again - sinfully seductive sweets laced with cocktails, all in one tasty mouthful, crafted to perfection by Michalis Nourloglou. We’ve fallen head over heels in love with this inviting ‘coffee meets cocktail-inspired sweets and plants corner.’ As will...
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Nyx, inventive Japanese cuisine in Athens
Holding court atop the stylish Academias boutique hotel in the center of city, expect elegant Japanese fusion dishes and expertly blended cocktails at NYX. Revel in unencumbered views of the Acropolis, as melodic deep house music plays the soundtrack for an Athenian great night out, Elena Panayides notes. Flavour factor: Japan...
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Wines of Santorini: A taste journey into a fascinating volcanic terroir
Yiannis Karakasis’ new book explores one of Greece’s greater wine regions that produces intriguing whites with a mouth-watering acidity and mineral characteristics but also interesting reds born in the shadow of the volcano. Words by Angela Stamatiadou Wine writer, wine consultant and wine...
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