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Okupa: Levantine Notes in the Heart of Athens and a sense of belonging

Marcel Proust once said that memory is never detached from the senses. It is a thought that often returns, every time I find myself in front of a dish with new flavours, a cup of aromatic herbs, or a glass of aged spirits. Even in our most solitary moments, we seem to search for a table. A table shared with

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A New Creative Dialogue: Première Fraîcheur at Artisanal

Artisanal and chef Giannis Parikos, in collaboration with artist and curator Poka-Yio, inaugurate the exhibition series Première Fraîcheur, a format that approaches the restaurant as a space for creative production and experience. The title of the series draws from the language of haute cuisine, where it refers to the moment

“Epirroes”: an olive oil shaped by memory, tradition and a conscious shift in life

From family groves in Messinia and Arcadia to a contemporary brand with

Asparagus: From Myth and Antiquity to the Spring of the Greek Land

By Sofia Triantou Its presence in Greek tradition goes beyond the table;

The Taste and Aroma of Easter Across Greece

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By Sofia Triantou From the resurrection magiritsa to the traditional Sunday roast, from handmade festive pies to tsoureki, Greek tradition reveals how each place carries its own aromatic signature These are the days when homes fill with aromas that awaken memories from years past. And yet, Easter in Greece does

Folk Remedies and Medicinal Herbs in Medieval Europe

elcMagazine·Food Culture

By Sofia Triantou In the world of the Middle Ages, healing and magical thinking often coexisted within the same herbal preparation Medieval Europe holds immense interest for those of us who study plants today. Not only because herbs formed a fundamental part of everyday healing practices, but also because through

Benedict Athens: The morning that never ends

elcMagazine·Food Culture

I stopped by on a weekday morning, in between two meetings in central Athens. One of those small, in-between moments you don’t think much about, yet somehow they end up defining the rhythm of your day. Benedict Athens sits exactly where the city is shifting. At a pivotal point in

The chefs that are transforming Glyfada’s culinary scene

elcMagazine·Food Culture

As a new wave of world-class chefs flock to the Athenian Riviera, Glyfada is starting to share in Greece’s exciting gastronomic renaissance. We go behind the kitchen doors of five major openings that have turned this southern suburb into a new foodie destination. The gastronomic identity of Glyfada, for as

“Amphibian” at Onassis Stegi: A New Transitional Gastronomy Experience

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Discover Amphibian, the new restaurant and rooftop bar at Onassis Stegi Athens, offering seasonal cuisine, curated cocktails, panoramic views, and a seamless cultural experience. As of January 22, 2026, the Onassis Stegi welcomes Amphibian, the new restaurant and rooftop bar opening within the cultural hub, curated by Chef Patron Tasos

New Year, New Experiences at St. George Lycabettus Rooftop: Champagne, City Lights & the Art of Fine Living

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Inside elegant, heated, transparent domes, enjoy a high-end dining experience with a breathtaking 360° panoramic view over Athens. Discover St. George Lycabettus rooftop experiences in Athens: Champagne rituals, refined pairings and luxury dome dining with breathtaking 360° city views. At the very top of the city — where the sky

Souvlaki as a Ritual: Finding “Boulis” in Kerameikos

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More than street food, souvlaki is a daily ritual in Athens. A personal story from Kerameikos, where patience, fire, and honest flavour define “Boulis”. Souvlaki or tylichto, as we often call it here in Athens is much more than simple street food. It is a small, everyday ritual. A meal

“Break the Pomegranate Loudly”: The New Year’s Custom Rooted in Ancient Greece

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By Sofia Triantou The “chosen one” who breaks it wishes that the juicy pomegranate pieces, ruby-like in colour, will fill the home with as much health and happiness as its countless seeds A beautiful Greek custom begins with the pomegranate. It is no coincidence that traditional homes, fruit crates at

Ioannina’s culinary past and present

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From the rustic pies and the famous baklava to its village and bourgeois culinary tradition, this is the modern cuisine of Ioannina as we tasted it in its restaurants. Surrounded by imposing mountains and shaped by the constant presence of Lake Pamvotida, Ioannina is a vibrant, beautiful city with a

Chestnut: A Valuable Fruit for Our Wellbeing

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By Sofia Triantou Chestnuts contain high levels of potassium and vitamins C, B1, and B2, in amounts comparable to fresh fruit In our memories, there are images and aromas that warm our emotions like the wonderful sight of roasted chestnuts as we stroll through the streets shopping for Christmas gifts.

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