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...
Read moreRun 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...
Read moreRightly 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...
Read moreGreek 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...
Read moreOkupa 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...
Read moreCorfu, the emerald jewel of the Ionian islands, has a history of inspiring writers to find their voice and to make it their home. Here are some suggestions to strike the perfect balance between peace and inspiration. Corfu is without a doubt one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands, as waves of more or less hostile vis...
Read moreWhatever culinary form your self-care takes, whether it's healthy salads, lovingly made pies, cakes and desserts or excellent coffee, Ohh Boy caters for it. Situated in the ever on the up area of Pangrati and surrounded by the galleries, clothes shops, bars and restaurants of Archelaou, Ohh Boy is almost as good for people wat...
Read moreWe asked four Americans who are currently in Athens for their view on results from the US election. Two are long term residents who have decided to make Athens their home and two are visiting students on a semester abroad programme. Tyler Boersen, Anthropologist and Communications Strategist from East Lansing, Michigan, living i...
Read moreBiodynamic pioneers from Kefalonia have a intriguing range of orange wines where they never let technique lead taste. Orange wine, that is wine made from white grapes that have been left in contact with the skin of the grapes for part of the process, can sometimes be guilty of not "should we" but "can we". I have tried wines o...
Read moreAthens based French artists and ceramists, Diane Alexandre and Camille Cornillon curate a mixed media exhibition inspired by Circe and the island of Ææa, exploring ideas of confinement, safety and sanctuary in the domestic setting. The exhibition features contributions from Mara Desipris, Joanna Burtenshaw and Yulia Koval with vegetal tou...
Read moreAthens Continues its Cocktail Ascendence with Athens Bar Week With multiple bars in the World's 50 Best Bar list again this year and an increasing reputation for innovative and exciting mixology, Athens is already a great place to drink cocktails. Athens Bar Week, starting on Sunday 3rd Nov will up the ante further with a seri...
Read moreA tranquil and moving walk through the final resting place of some of Greece's most important figures. And a host of guardian cats. When getting to know a big city there are certain key locations that are going to help the visitor build a rounded picture of the place. Trips to a park or garden, a food market and a museum quick...
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