Summer in a Bottle
Eleni Kefalopoulou raises a glass to Greece’s indigenous whites. The glorious Greek summer is here! A beautiful orange sun warming my...
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Chef Alain Bossé, The Kilted Chef
Alain Bossé, also known as the Kilted Chef, will be visiting Athens as...
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Vouliagmeni’s best restaurants right now
From classic spots you know and love to the Athenian Coast’s trailblaz...
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Mexican Fiesta for snap-happy Hipsters
Frida Kahlo inspired Coyoacan promises margarita moments and Mexican fare Coyoacan. Named after Frida Kahlo’s birthplace, Coyoacan is recreated in Thisseio. Escape to this impressive Mexican hacienda, with its unique and imposing Frida murals, neon skulls and retractable roof. The highly Instagrammable spot offers authentic M...
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Mediterranean cuisine, French vibes
Athens Insider reviews Cherchez la Femme! Cherchez la Femme Don’t let the French name fool you. Across from the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, a delightful Greek bistro transports you to more elegant times. Cherchez la Femme’s retro stylish decor and music provide the backdrop for traditional Greek meze di...
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Athens’ Grande olde dame has a name change
Zonars, the hangout of the well-heeled since the ‘30s, has been rechristened to Athenée, but retains every bit of its retro glamour. Athenée Almost as old as the Parthenon (established in 1939), the historic glamour and charm of Zonars has been restored and elevated to make it the ultimate downtown Athens spot. Chef Nikos Sklir...
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Eat, drink and be merry
Elena Panayides rounds up some of the city’s hottest restaurants that tick off all the right boxes: good food, good wine, good vibes, guaranteed good times! Cherchez la Femme Don’t let the French name fool you. Across from the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, a delightful Greek bistro transports you to more elegant t...
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Cocktail crawl in the capital
Athens adds more fizz to its buzzing nightlife with a host of cocktail bars, some ranked amongst the top 10 in the world. Agia Eirini Square and Praxitelous Street in the regenerated historic centre are home to Athens’ trendiest bars that know no closing hours. Swallow your ouzo-retsina fixation and get seduced by unique concoctions plied...
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Where to get your Vietnamese fix in Athens
Looking for a world-class bowl of pho or Gỏi cuốn? With Athens’ giddy food revolution in overdrive, we sample the most eligible Vietnamese outpost to sate your cravings for sunnier, spicier cooking - Madame Phu Man Chu. A Vietnamese restaurant that manages to capture the magic of its rather original name, serving up a small bu...
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All you need to know about doing 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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