Described 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 moreIn need of fail-safe festive gift ideas? Seek inspiration from the wishlists of one of the fashion industry's insiders. Dimitra Kolotoura, one of the founders of fashion-forward Greek label, Zeus + Δione shares her wishlist from vintage jugs to woven leather baskets, hand-painted ceramic plates, fine jewellery and can't -do-without fashion ...
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 moreHow to enhance your festive menu and balance the abundance of different tastes, textures and flavours without letting the wine underwhelm or outshine the meal? Panagiotis Fragkos, brand ambassador and co-owner of Vibo wine bistrot and bar and Amanda Kondinou, Sommelier, provide their sug...
Read moreLike many of us this awful year, books have been the one constant solace for best-selling author Sofka Zinovieff. From pacy page-turners and feel-good reads, to moving memoirs and engrossing audiobooks to escape to while you cook, the Athens-based writer reveals the titles that have provided her with the best company and inspiration duri...
Read moreThe style story of Lebanon is that of a tiny country with outstanding craftsmanship. Lebanese “design-preneur” Nathalie Fallaha, now based in Athens, introduces you to her country’s dreamy design ethos with a curated guide to the most desirable Lebanese gifts around. Olivier DeGem jewellery! When Oliver DeGem launched his first...
Read moreBe ready to blurt out Chronia Polla indiscriminately throughout December. Chances are someone is celebrating their name-day! From the Nikolovarvara as the 4,5 and 6th of December is referred to, right upto the manic lead-up to Christmas, there's an excuse to celebrate every single day! Throughout December 1 Dec: Theoklitos, ...
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 more2020 has been a watershed year for us all. But for best-selling British author Victoria Hislop, it’s been “the very worst and very best of times”; defined by extremes of pain and joy. In the wake of losing her mother, Hislop buried herself in her work to produce two new books and a televised series (mid-pandemic, no less) and also became a...
Read moreFor an appetising treat that balances buttery heft with feathery flake, look no further than Overoll. The secret is getting there early. A lockdown baby, this brand new croissanterie has its sweet and savoury flaky treats flying off its shelves. Angela Stamatiadou can’t have enough of the crescent-shaped buttery goodness! When...
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