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Oinothyra, Understated & off the beaten path

March 15, 2021July 1, 2017 by Athensguide

One 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. There is no pretense at Oinothira, just lovingly prepared, fresh … Read More

Categories Eat Like an Athenian, Food, Greek Gastronomy Tags Athens, dining, fish, Restaurants, seafood, tavernas

How to dine like a Greek

July 11, 2017May 31, 2017 by Athensguide

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. There is no host or hostess so you have to … Read More

Categories Eat Like an Athenian, Food, Greek Gastronomy Tags dining in Athens, Restaurants

Budget eats: Koutouki tis Lydias

December 31, 2011January 8, 2011 by Athensguide

Ok so “koutouki” doesn’t mean smokehouse, it means more like “joint” as in “Joe’s Place”.  But given the sign outside defiently proclaims “We smoke here” and the signs adorning the walls of the interior of this cozy, hidden away taverna … Read More

Categories Eat Like an Athenian Tags Athens, Cheap Eats, Kaisargiani, Restaurants

Ladokola, the plateless place

February 9, 2017December 22, 2010 by Athensguide

Once upon a time, many Greek restaurants didn’t use plates. Food was served on waxed paper sheets called “ladokola”. Ladokolla taverna on Imittou Street is a great place to experience this dying tradition. There are no plates at Ladokola, orders … Read More

Categories Eat Like an Athenian, Ideas for families Tags Athens, Family, Restaurants

Sompola’s Neighborhood

March 23, 2010March 9, 2010 by Athensguide

Taverna Getonia tou Sompola (H Γειτονιά του Σόμπολα) Taverna with live music on Friday, Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Singer & musician Dimitris Sompolas is an old timer who played alot in the Plaka and around Athens. Four years ago … Read More

Categories Athens Explorations, Eat Like an Athenian Tags Athens, Kaissargianni, Kessariani, Live music, Pagrati, Restaurants, tavernas

My three Greek loves

February 9, 2017October 18, 2009 by Athensguide

Don’t tell Basil, but if I ever leave him, it will be for yet another Greek man. The problem is, I’m torn, for three very special Athenian men have stolen my heart, and I’d be hard pressed to decide between … Read More

Categories Eat Like an Athenian Tags Athens dining, Athens restaurants, Pagrati restaurants, Restaurants, tavernas

Politico – anatolian dining off Syntagma Square

July 30, 2008July 29, 2008 by Athensguide

Politico Mitropoleos 3, Syntagma Square Locals in Athens know that late July to mid August can be a hit or miss time to head out to their favorite restaurants. Like everyone in Athens, restauranteurs outside the tourist zone take their … Read More

Categories Eat Like an Athenian Tags Athens, dining, politiki cuisine, Restaurants, Syntagma Square

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