Merci Chef! A Rich Week of French Gastronomy in Athens and Beyond What: From March 16-21, 2025, French and Greek chefs will unite for an exciting week of culinary delights. It kicks off at the Varvakeios Market with oysters, bouillabaisse, and macarons. With a focus on sustainability, it’s a celebration of French and Greek food traditions that’...
Read moreWhat: Starting March 5th, Via Maris kicks off a vibrant new tradition—an art-infused evening on the first Wednesday of each month. Each edition will spotlight a different artist, whose work will be printed live and offered to guests, while the menu transforms into a pinchos-only experience, setting the stage for a laid-back, social atmosphere. For...
Read moreTom Hall makes a dispassionate appeal for the romance of a more humane retail experience. Shop your way to happiness with the experts of Athens. At a certain point in life it becomes clear that some of those ingrained habits and preferences, rituals even, are not going to suddenly disappear no matter how many resolutions you m...
Read moreDelve into this beautifully curated collection of books and objects in Kolonaki and get wonderfully lost in the world of words Booktique is one of those magical places that makes one thankful that passionate people are still prepared to brave the harsh winds of modern commerce to share their passion and expertise with lucky re...
Read moreVisit this cabinet of cartographic wonders on Voulis and learn wonderful things about the world around us and how to explore it. Anavasi Maps, located in the culinary hotspot of Voulis near Syntagma is a feast for the eye and the soul that will inspire a deeper connection with the places we live and explore. The shop is the ti...
Read moreA symphony of green goodness on display at the laiki on Xenokratous every Friday. The many markets, laiki, of Athens are a microcosm of city life, laden with their own dramas, heroes, villains and storylines. A six sense develops over time that allows the regularly visitor to tell at a glan...
Read moreIn his first exhibit in Greece, Romauld Hazoumè explores post-colonial legacies and contemporary issues across different mediums. The Gagosian welcomes the artist and his unique vision. Gagosian is hosting works by artist Romuald Hazoumè. Working across numerous mediums, Hazoumè engages with the postcolonial legacies and...
Read moreEvery year on Clean Monday, Greeks young and old can be seen in any available patch of green indulging in the traditional beginning-of-Lent activities of kite-flying and picnicking. Setting a kite in the air – and then releasing it – is said to symbolise the freeing of the body from sin, or the passing of the human soul to Heaven and God. [galle...
Read moreIt’s that time of the year again – to don your masks, let your hair down and get into the Dionysian spirit! The City of Athens knows how to throw a party and you are all invited! Get ready for a week full of parades, music, colourful costumes and dancing in the streets. The City of Athens has planned fun-filled festive agenda ...
Read moreThis wonderful space in cool Kypseli is a curated paradise for lovers of contemporary and avantgarde music and performance. Located in Kypseli, with its artists fairs and architectural gems, this is a record shop and performance space and much more that defies easy categorisation and is all the better for it. There is a carefu...
Read moreAs more and more of the things that we love are only accessed in ephemeral, intangible, digital form, buying and listening to vinyl is one highly pleasurable way of connecting with creativity. With a wide range of excellent record shops, Athens is a great place to get back to basics and buy some wax, Tom Hall argues. Just as a...
Read moreReady to lose yourself in the warm, crackling sound of vinyl? The city's most beloved record fair is back at Technopolis, promising a weekend of pure musical bliss. Bigger, bolder, and packed with treasures, this season’s Vinyl Market is a paradise for collectors and casual listeners alike. Whether you're hunting for rare find...
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