Deana Kartsagouli

Carnival Traditions Across Greece

From Kozani and Ioannina to the Peloponnese and Crete, Greeks celebrate the “Apokries” in their own unique ways, with traditions passed down through generations A celebration deeply rooted in the traditions of every Greek town and village, Apokries (carnival) is one of the most joyful and entertaining times of the year. They last for three weeks and culminate just before

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“Ortsag” The NextGen Street Resto is the flip side of gastronomy

Michelin starred chef Alexandros Tsiotinis speaks about the urban, self service, fast food destination he co-created with his team at CTC and partners Kostas Baroutis and Christos Rigas, “Ortsag” that is inspired by sustainability -and no, it is not vegan Leave it to chef Alexandros Tsiotinis to make sustainability fun.

Exploring Kalamata: Where to eat like a local

There is always a good reason to visit Kalamata and one is

What’s cooking in Athens’ most talked-about grand openings? From Hand-Made Gyros to Nonna’s Kitchen

What’s cooking in Athens’ most talked-about grand openings? Famous chefs, Michelin stars,

Epidaurus: Where to eat after the show

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From iconic tavernas with stories etched into their walls, to seaside spots with fresh fish and sunset views, and even a retro disco where the night never really ends, these are the places to eat, drink, and feel like a local when you’re visiting Epidaurus. As we are getting closer to

Rizitiko: The Song of Western Crete

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Born on the slopes of the White Mountains, the rizitiko song embodies the Cretan spirit like few others. It was created to accompany battle, joy, mourning, love -and today, tradition and historical continuity. Without musical instruments, relying solely on the human voice, rizitiko songs were passed down orally, refined through

“Groovy Mango” Brings Thai Comfort Food to Neos Kosmos

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Two longtime friends have just opened a fresh, unfussy restaurant with bold flavors and an “eye” on the neighborhood George Mo and Antonis Liolis met more than 20 years ago. They have traveled together, cooked for one another, shared experiences, ideas, thoughts and secrets. Now, they share a restaurant. Groovy

You Are What You Wear: An Exhibition About Clothing, Identity, and Our Times

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By Diana Kartsagouli From the runway to the street, and from art to politics, the exhibition “YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR” at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete unravels the story of clothing like never before. What does what we wear say about us? Is it merely a matter

Greek Easter: Common and regional traditions

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Easter is the most sacred holiday of the Orthodox Church, a deeply rooted cultural and religious experience, passed down from generation to generation and observed in any place in the world where hellenism is alive and flourishing. For many, Easter is the smell of freshly baked koulourakia in the kitchen,

Exploring Pagrati: Where to Eat Near the B&E Goulandris Museum

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After spending time with the incredible artwork at one of Athens’ most prestigious art institutions, what better way to round out the day than with a great meal? Housing some of the world’s greatest masterpieces in its modern and spacious building in Pagrati, the Vassilis & Elisa Goulandris Museum is

A night at 10 Urban Roof

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Buffalo burrata from Kerkini, olive oil from Messinia, shrimp from Preveza, wine labels from around the country. Chef Stefanos Kolimadis’ menu at Radisson Blu Park Hotel’s restaurant is an ode to traditional Greek gastronomy There’s a lot to be said about rooftop bars and restaurants. Away from the hustle and

Olive oil tasting at the B&E Goulandris Foundation

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A series of interactive events at the Pagrati based museum guided by the renowned chef Aristotelis Megoulas and inspired by Vincent Van Gogh The glasses have been filled and set on the table. Each one placed in front of its corresponding bottle, carefully selected only from the finest labels, representative

Akra: Ingredient based Cuisine

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Vegetables from Taigetos, flour from Aridaia, beef from Kalamata, truffles from Florina. All of Greece is represented in this all day restaurant that, at its core, is all about life around the kitchen. Spyros Pediaditakis met Yiannis Loukakis in Thessaloniki back in 2019 and the two of them became fast

Tis the season to…eat panettone!

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Antonis Selekos creates his elevated variation of the Italian Christmas dessert in a charming bakery-workshop in Pagrati all year round Greece’s most iconic and sought-after panettone was created in Astypalaia a little over 3 years ago! It was then, during the COVID-19 epidemic when Funky Gourmet, the 2 Michelin starred

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