The world’s greatest stories and songs are flooding Athens this December along with a myriad of exhibitions and collections that will make this holiday season fly by. The Countless Aspects of Beauty WHAT: Over 300 pieces from the National Archaeological Museum’s collection explore the eternal human quest for beauty. ...
Read moreMercato introduces Sunday brunch from November 3 through to April, that luxurious meal between breakfast and lunch, a perfect fit for the late-to-bed, late-to-rise Mediterranean lifestyle, with a brunch menu that makes the weekend wait more than worth it! On Sundays, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, spoil yourself for choice with an ex...
Read moreWHAT: The perfect lead-in to the festive season - cosy, inviting Wednesday evenings at Hotel Grande Bretagne’s Winter Garden to the lively sounds of jazz performers. Swing, blues, gospel and fusion jazz set the tone for a mellow date night or a pre- or post-dinner pit-stop at Athens’ preferred meeting point. WHEN: EVERY WEDNESDAY | 20.00-23.00 U...
Read moreIf you’re binge-watching The Crown on Netflix, there are not-so-subtle allusions to the messy state of affairs in Britain and for all Greeks, here’s a spoiler alert! The Crown Season 3, Episode 4 begins in Athens in 1967 (under the junta) — and introduces Prince Philip’s mother Princess Alice as a chain-smoking nun running the Convent of ...
Read moreWashington-based Lebanese artist Helen Zughaib’s recent exhibition at the Tsichritzis Gallery (as part of FAME, Female Artists from the Middle East) captures the geometry, colour, and the blinding light of the Middle East. Her powerful narrative on women and displacement touched President Obama so much that he chose her artworks to gift t...
Read morePhilippe Roux-Dessarps takes on the helm of the iconic Four Seasons Astir as General Manager, crowning a 25-year career in over ten countries, across three continents. He brings his brand of people-focused hospitality to the hotel, promising exciting new activities to breathe new life into this legendary destination. On the da...
Read moreA cross between a hallowed landmark and an edgy, intimate, no-frills joint, The Half Note Jazz Club has had a roster of bonafide musical titans, avant-garde boppers and bands-in-residence to claim its rightful place among the most influential jazz venues in the world. As it celebrates its four decades in show business in style, a grateful...
Read moreIt goes without saying that as a guest at Athens’ Four Seasons Astir Palace, you’re set to have a wonderful time. But to really help you enjoy it, let us take you on a journey through the hotel via the eyes of an insider. Katie Silcox asks Elia Kentrota, Director of Public Relations, how she would spend her perfect day at the hotel. After...
Read moreWHAT: Get ready for a re-run of last year's rip-roaringly funny Irish Stand Up Comedy with two of Ireland’s biggest-named, London-based comedians Rory O'Hanlon and Peter Flanagan performing. As last year, Niamh Marron will return to MC and perform some of her new material. For two nights only. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. WHEN: November 2...
Read moreEleni Kefalopoulou raises a glass to Greece’s indigenous whites. The glorious Greek summer is here! A beautiful orange sun warming my back in Byzantine Monemvasia, a walk through Lefkes in Paros, the dry salty wind mixing with the aroma of indigenous flowers, a plunge into the tropical waters of Halkidiki, a coffee in the shad...
Read moreGreeks do not need much encouragement to eat meat. And neither do we! The tradition of "tsiknopempti" - literally Thursday Grill - is very much alive in Greece in 2019. Here's everything you need to know about this special day. When does it take place? On the Thursday of the second week of Carnival. In 2019, tsiknopempti falls ...
Read moreA peek under the 400-pleated fustanellas and elaborate uniforms worn by the elite Evzones, a real labour of love, embroidered and hand-crafted by the 10-member tailoring department of the Presidential Palace. A photo essay on a unique tailoring tradition by Angelos Giotopoulos. Often the most-photographed subjects of tourists,...
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