Mint By Modernistas
This recent addition to the Athens vinyl scene is dripping with 60s cool. Stop by for a record and a tsipouro. A relatively recent ad...
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Stellage Records in Kypseli: A Curated Paradise fo...
This wonderful space in cool Kypseli is a curated paradise for lovers ...
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Turntable Revolution – why listening to viny...
As more and more of the things that we love are only accessed in ephem...
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4 Seasons Bio, A Temple to Health on Nikis
This magical cabinet of healthy curiosities is packed with things to eat, drink, wear and smell to elevate your state and generally make life worth living. The most luxurious of Athenian healthfood stores, this one-stop shop serves as an organic market, high-end deli, natural beauty store and general clean lifestyle support de...
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Avocado, Well Loved Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant near the Gardens
One of Athens’ better known restaurants for vegan food, Avocado is not actually strictly vegan. Vegetarians are catered for here, too. The vibes - and menu - are designed with a healthy, holistic and wellness lifestyle in mind so it’s no surprise that the founders own a yoga studio nearby. Expect dishes named Mother Earth, Om ...
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Me Kolonaki, Where the Food is as Beautiful as the People
Me Kolonaki is a much loved spot on the charming Kapsali street that runs from Kolonaki Square to Irodotou and is a highlight of a street that is already packed with good things. People come to Me Kolonaki for two things; the delicious, healthy, food and drinks, the gorgeous parade of Athens' IT crowd which often gives the out...
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Carnicero, A Butcher and Deli that is a Meat Lovers Paradise
This butcher and deli with several locations around Athens takes its meat, and everything that goes with it, very seriously indeed. When it comes to carnivorous feasts, they definitely make the cut. Two things have often surprised me when shopping to eat in other countries; meat and chocolate. Apparently with chocolate it’s do...
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Beaujolais at Mr Vertigo. From Nouveau Fun to Cru Complexity
What started as a local tradition to celebrate the shipment of the new vintage was co-opted by the gods of marketing into a whacky race to be the first to sample the then famous Beaujolais Nouveau. Now one of the most exciting wine regions in France, Beaujolais is much more than a sprint to sample the first sip. Given that thi...
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Epirus Tavern, Traditional Deliciousness in the Athens Meat Market
Run the gauntlet of the Athens meat market to find a traditional taverna tucked away inside. With a range of authentic, hearty dishes, it's worth the trip. Restaurants state their intention in different ways. Some places rely on names and logos to do the initial work, while others still let the menu do the talking. Some restau...
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Revisiting Circe by Madeleine Miller
Rightly considered a classic in the ever increasing genre of reimagined Greek myths, by reclaiming the Odyssean narrative for her voice, Circe, shows us a story of female empowerment which is more relevant now than ever. Unlike a staggering amount of the characters in them, the Greek myths refuse to die, and thank the gods tha...
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Reinventing the Classics of Greek Cuisine
Greek cuisine is quite rightly respected around the world for the quality of its produce, the magical health giving properties and the sheer pleasure in its varied deliciousness. There are a core of classics that are so called for a reason. Tried and tested by generations of yiayiades and visitors alike, moussaka, pastitsio, h...
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Okupa, the New Urban Hub, Hotel, Restaurant and More in Psiri
Okupa is a new multi-hyphenate hotel, restaurant, bar, record shop, co-working space and archaeological display and undoubtedly more, on the border of Psiri and Keramikos. Led by an impressive pair of longtime hospitality experts, and charming hosts, George Batrouni and Hrag Darakjian, Okupa was conceived as an urban hub to ad...
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