When an experienced Michelin chef Arnaud Bignon of Spondi and young Italian chef Luca Piscazzi (a Michelin contender in his own right) join forces, you know that the experience is bound to be a transcendental one. For one evening only, dive into a gastronomic orgy, informed by each chef's personal culinary journey. At Pelagos, F...
Read moreFourteen Greek and international artists have been given free rein to interact with the the charming Shila's interiors, situating their works organically within its rooms, salons, corridors, and exteriors. Versatile in texture and form, these works range from the whimsical to the sacred, where each piece takes on new meaning. This time-se...
Read moreMost of us us would have swept away autumnal leaves being shed by stubborn indoor plants without a second thought. Kanella Arapoglou thought otherwise, painstakingly embroidering each of them with colourful strands, lending new life to something that was in decay. Her friend, the talented photographer Manos Chatzikonstantis, decided to ca...
Read moreWith a whopping 1,200 exhibits spread across the 2,500 square metres of the Benaki Museum’s Pireos Street site, “1821 Before and After” is the most extensive exhibition ever presented on modern Hellenism. Make a date to see this comprehensive panorama of a pivotal century in Greek history now. [caption id="attachment_9...
Read moreHolding court atop the stylish Academias boutique hotel in the center of city, expect elegant Japanese fusion dishes and expertly blended cocktails at NYX. Revel in unencumbered views of the Acropolis, as melodic deep house music plays the soundtrack for an Athenian great night out, Elena Panayides notes. Flavour factor: Japan...
Read moreA bare, raw, deeply personal and disturbing exhibition that we should all make time for. Dr Kostas Prapoglou, who curated the exhibition, prods, probes, provokes, arouses emotions and evokes reactions in directions you may not be willing to examine or anticipate. Make time. Dig deep. ‘Imagination is the only weapon i...
Read moreTake a moment to listen, view and experience the home/studio that has cultivated many of the works of Alekos Fassianos by attending the first-ever public opening of his space on October 3. With only a six-hour window into the mind of this talented artist, this is sure to be a can't-miss opportunity for anyone in Athens! Wh...
Read moreAfter an introspective year in isolation, Giannis Adamakos makes a departure from his colour-soaked compositions to seek beauty in shadows and foggy silhouettes in his collection, Insight currently showing at Citronne Gallery. What: Giannis Adamakos, who trained under Dimitris Mytaras and Panayotis Tetsis, presents his new bod...
Read moreFrom free microchipping of pets to adopting strays and even a Woof Festival, the City of Athens celebrates World Animal Day with a flurry of activities. The City of Athens has been actively fostering a partnership with Athenians to become more engaged in caring for its stray four-legged population. With the world’s largest str...
Read morePet-friendly establishments that actively encourage you to socialize with your pet were few and far between in the city. That is changing now with a few pet-loving restaurateurs urging you to bring your cute little furry friend in tow. Athens Insider lists the best bars and restaurants to paint the town red with your four-legged companion...
Read moreWhat: Two sold-out performances with the English superstar and 17-time Grammy Award winner performing his most iconic songs. Proving why he has remained such an enduring musical artist for more than four decades, Sting comes back to Athens and the Herod Atticus after his last concert here in 2018. Expect songs from his latest album “Sting: My Songs...
Read moreAcclaimed author and Athens-based anthropologist Sofka Zinovieff delves deep beneath the surface of Athens in a podcast series that’s designed to decode our captivating capital. In an exclusive interview with Athens Insider, she takes us through cemeteries and bustling farmer’s markets. Your podcast series Athens Unpacked laun...
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