Geco: Mediterranean Soul Meets Modern Swagger
Geco, the Gatsby Hotel’s sprawling restaurant, has flung open its sleek, urban doors to reveal a dining experience that has depth and sincerity. ...
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Sip and Celebrate: 3 Sparkling Greek Wines to Lift...
Tom Hall finds new reasons to embrace effervescence, raising a glass t...
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East Meets Feast: Chef Margarita Solovyeva Reimagi...
Ahead of her Silk Road-inspired supper club with the Athens Insider Co...
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A Trip to Ben Olive Mill: The Secret Behind the Acclaimed Kalamata Olive Oil
The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Greece is the Parthenon. For Kalamata, a town in western Greece, its claim to fame is its world-famous olive oil. As Leah Beller discovered on a trip to the family-owned Ben Olive Mill, the purest olive oil is made via hand processing. We got off the tour bus on a sunny but...
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Merci, Chef!
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’...
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Lent Like a Greek
With so many Lenten treats on offer, the 40-day pre-Easter abstinence feels more like indulgence than penance. Here’s Insider’s guide to navigating Lenten dos and don’ts. For Greeks, even fasting is all about food! In fact, it reflects the rich culinary repertoire of the country, relying heavily on seasonal veggies and the bou...
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Stroll through Athinas Market with Chef Nikos Karathanos
As the youngest Greek chef to have earned a Michelin star at 27, Nikos Karathanos has been quick to eschew the trappings that come with being a celebrity chef and has remained grounded to his roots. He speaks to Sudha Nair-Iliades while strolling through Athinas, “where the city’s heart really beats, where times stands still despite the c...
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Vermuteria Via Maris Shakes up Athens with a New Culinary Concept
Tucked away in a pedestrian alley that’s mercifully free of Psyrri’s in-your-face chaos, Vermuteria Via Maris is quietly making a case for itself as one of Athens’ most compelling new dining spots. It’s the kind of place that feels like it’s been there forever—a deftly curated balance of old-school charm and modern polish, where the light...
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Muse Bistro launches the festive season with a winter-warming menu
Tucked just off the hip and happening Ag.Theodoron Sq, Muse Bistro at the Gem Society Hotel captures the essence of the Mediterranean's graceful lifestyle, serving it up in artful, flavourful portions. The new winter menu, a harmonious blend of comforting Greek influences and French techniques, evokes the soulful warmth of family feasts. ...
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What the 2024 Michelin Awards Reveal: Athens’ Culinary Renaissance continues on an upward trajectory
Athens is solidifying its reputation as Europe’s coolest culinary destination. It may not boast as many Michelin star restaurants as its European peers, but Athens has metamorphosed into a gastronomic haven where talented chefs, visionary restaurateurs, and avant-garde sommeliers are the new rock stars, orchestrating changes and elevatin...
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Akra promises culinary highs and uncommon thrills at very affordable prices
Part of a new crop of neo-tavernas, Akra in the hip Pangrati neighborhood, is the brainchild of chefs Yiannis Loukakis and pastry chef Spyros Pediaditakis. With a menu that changes daily, Akra opens at 9am with a breakfast menu - including Danish pastries and arguably the best sourdough bread in the city. What i...
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In the Spirit of a Winemaker: Q & A with Angeliki Grazia
Angeliki Grazia is on a quest. What started as a heritage project to revive oft-forgotten varieties of Naxos’ winemaking culture, ended up with Grazia as a firm advocate of not only preserving these ancient varieties, but also of highlighting their role in the future of Greek wine-making. At the picturesque Terra Grazia winery in Kato Sa...
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