Oinothyra, Understated & off the beaten path
AthensguideOne of our favorite places to go when we're seeking out a bit of creativity on our plates, without the "show" that usually goes along with those kinds of places.…
How to dine like a Greek
You’ve found a restaurant that looks good to you. There are lots of people so you know the food is fresh. You survey the restaurant and locate an empty table.…
Ep’ Avli, neo-classical gem
Most People visiting Athens Old Olympic Stadium never venture up the narrow staircase to the far left of the Stadium (as you face it). It's a shame, since those who…
Weekend breakfast overlooking the Parthenon
From the time they first opened, I've been a big fan of the cafe and restaurant at the Acropolis Museum. My first lunches there were all wonderful - tasty, healthy and…
Athens Discount Card
Special tourist & visitor discounts at select Athens businesses Groupon and other coupon programs are all the rage these days. So much so that no one expects to pay full…
Traditional Products of Laconia …. in Athens
Underneath bustling Syntagma Square, in the heart of Athens, the city of Athens holds a little secret ... and it's really too bad that it remains such, since I've been…
Hidden Food Festival!
Tucked Away, Traditional Greek Food Markets ... Most visitors to Syntagma Square, even those who frequently use the metro, don't realize that there's a hidden exhibition hall tucked away beneath the Square…
Protected: Dinner at home, well, at someone’s (Athenian) home
I really would love to shout out to the world just how much I love these three places - but unfortunately I've got to make sure that I'll always be…
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To Market, To Market … Athens Farmer’s Markets
Ever since my first trip to Athens in 1989 I have been fascinated by outdoor street markets. Back then large chain supermarkets were non-existent in Greece, so each neighborhood had…
What’s your favorite souvlaki in Athens?
O LefterisSatobriande Street, behind the Hondos Center off of Omonia SquareOpen noon 'til around 4:30 PM, maybe 5, perhaps even 7:00 PM ... Stop a hundred Athenians on any street…