Celebrity chef Diane Kochilas, whose TV show My Greek Table, airs on American TV screens again, adapts the most recognizable Greek dish for Thanksgiving – and we’re grateful that she’s been generous to share it with us! Greeks are obsessed with moussaka. It’s their culinary flag, a patriotic symbol of all that is Greek. This o...
Read moreThe Greek National Opera ballet presents an ambitious new production of Ludwig Minkus’ Don Quixote, one of the most celebrated ballets ever created. The choreography by Thiago Bordin is based on the classic original choreography by Marius Petipa, first presented in 1869 at the Bolshoi. On for seven performances –between 26 November and 31...
Read moreWhat better setting to show gratitude and appreciation for the little pleasures in life than at the GB Roof Garden with the Acropolis in full view, the bustling city below and a specially-crafted Thanksgiving menu with a cornucopia of seasonal vegetables, rich in flavours and textures, exclusively created by Hotel Grande Bretagne's epicur...
Read moreWhy fantasize about crawling to your fave bars across the globe when legendary bartenders from iconic bars will be flying in, to especially spoil Athenians on their home turf? It's Happy Hour all evening at The Clumsies on November 7 as bartenders from Schumanns and Jahreszeiten Bar in Munich, Long Bar in Singapore, and The Painter’s Room at Clari...
Read moreLeading Australian designer Marc Newson's first solo exhibition in Greece at the Gagosian showcases a new series of limited edition furniture inspired by Greece's traditional colours, blue and light blue. "I have always felt close to Greece and Greek culture, and it is an honour to present these works in Athens," says Newson. ...
Read moreCombine the temperate weather this autumn with a stroll in The National Gardens while taking in a bold, new exhibition that will alter your reality and perception of art. Is this the way we will consume art? Seeing the Invisible is an international augmented reality (AR) exhibition, currently on at ten botanical gardens across the world. ...
Read moreFew events have showcased LGBTQ+ talent and taken queer music into the living rooms of Europeans as Eurovision has. With a bit of a cult following within the community, its only natural that the longest-running international song contest be celebrated locally with a fun event open to all. Get ready to strut your stuff at The Eurovision B...
Read moreFew fruits occupy as important a role in defining an entire civilization, as the humble olive. Its history is long and illustrious, and the legends surrounding it are rich and splendid. A staple in Greek diet since prehistoric times, olives and olive oil are now celebrated as nutritional superfoods world over. As the olive harvesting seas...
Read moreA group of talented chefs, risk-taking restaurateurs and sommeliers are cementing Athens’ status as a foodie capital. Michelin agrees by adding a slew of 27 fine food restaurants to its coveted star system. Here's our definitive guide to Athens' Michelin hot spots. Restaurateurs in Athens are pushing the taste frontiers w...
Read moreThe Blender Gallery celebrates its tenth anniversary in style with a group show exhibition, Shapes Of Stories. 15 contemporary ceramic artists who use ceramics in radical ways to reshape the medium, allow us to witness the sheer versatility of their craft. Drawing inspiration from ancient traditions while pushing the boundaries of what ceramics wor...
Read moreAn exhibition that marks the centennial anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe at the Benaki Museum, that showcases the everyday life and the extraordinary events that led to one of the most painful displacements in the past century. The Benaki Museum and the Centre for Asia Minor Studies are co-organising this large commemorativ...
Read moreJoin a conversation with celebrated author Giles Milton, whose powerful book Paradise Lost about the Smyrna crisis in 1922, one of the greatest tragedies in modern history, is rendered all the more poignant on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Disaster. Paradise Lost is a powerful story of disas...
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