A Dose of Athens, Greece
In the corner of a decaying, neoclassical building near the Varvakeios Central Market in Athens, two brown, hatchet doors open to concrete stairs, which lead down into a dimly
Spring may have got off on a bumpy start in Athens with cloudy days, but sunnier times are on their way as we head into May. And with the arrival
Tomorrow is Tsikonopempti, literally, “Charred/Smoky Thursday”, Greece’s answer to Fat Thursday! Taking place in the second week of the carnival season, Tsiknopempti is a day when residents chow down on
The Athens bistro scene has been going strong this year. From a brand-new American-style eatery right in the northern suburbs to classic haunts that still retain a loyal following, the
Ramen lovers, rejoice: Athens’s first ramenadiko (“ramen shop”) just opened its doors this January. So So So, owned by the family behind the popular Koi sushi restaurants, currently dishes up
Psyrri is a rising neighborhood in central Athens, gaining a hip reputation for its artisan stores, traditional tavernas, and chic nightlife venues. Below are three cafes and restaurants to check
In the post-holiday haze, many of us probably groaned at the thought of getting back on the scale, but it’s a bit of a relief to return to eating foods
The winter holidays are upon us, and with them, The Holiday Chomp returns for Christmas 2018! Christmas in Athens has a unique, Mediterranean charm. One Athenian Christmas tradition is to
This sweet cafe housed in a historic building in the central Plaka neighborhood lives up to its name—its green and purple walls are dotted with colorful paintings and drawings. The
Coco-Mat is known for making luxurious, all-natural pillows and bedding—but did you know they also run a boutique hotel in downtown Athens? Hidden behind the Coco-Mat showroom in the chic
