Ahead of her Silk Road-inspired supper club with the Athens Insider Collective on May 22 and 23, Chef Margarita Solovyeva takes us on a tour of her eclectic Exarcheia neighborhood, offering a taste of Central Asia through her rich culinary lens. What do you do?Sometimes I ask myself—what don’t I do?My work is a colorful mix: I...
Read moreRana Haddad interviews Sofka Zinovieff on the publishing day of her latest book, Stealing Dad, which tells the unlikely story of a dysfunctional family coming together in tragic yet hilarious ways. Part grief-memoir, part caper, Stealing Dad is a wonderfully written and sharply funny book that stems from emotional truth. Sofka...
Read moreEverything begins to seem slightly random on Skyros. Even its unusual beauty or the passionate frenzy of a pagan carnival ritual. Daphne Panopoulos on why Skyros might not be for all travelers. The score of Richard Straus’ Zarathustra grows progressively louder as if it were reverberating somewhere from the heavens when the fe...
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 moreWith 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...
Read moreAs 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...
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 moreTucked 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...
Read moreAthens 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...
Read moreAngeliki 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...
Read moreImmerse in the magic of the season at the iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George Hotel. A TIMELESS CELEBRATION This year, the Hotel Grande Bretagne crowns its 150th anniversary with Always Grand holiday experiences that redefine festive sophistication. The “Grand Dame of Athens” dazzles with an 8-meter Christmas tree ...
Read moreWe’ve sipped, snacked, and sorted through treats that will tickle your tastebuds and whet your appetite for gift-giving. From bon-vivants to ambitious home bakers to cocktail-obsessed hosts, we’ve rounded up a collection of one-of-a-kind gifts for the foodies in your life. Sudha Nair-Iliades and Angela Stamatiadou do the hard work of tryi...
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