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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;

Zigoala: A new place in Athens, rooted in memory

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On Lykourgou Street, Zigoala brings together food, music, memory and companionship. A quiet, deeply personal new place in the heart of Athens. In one of Athens’ most captivating and contradictory neighbourhoods, just a few steps from Omonia Square and the Varvakios Market, the pulse of the city beats red-hot all

Melomakarona: The Symbol of Christmas – Every Sweet Bite a 2,500-Year-Old Story

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By Sofia Triantou From ancient honey-based confections and Byzantine rituals to island “makarounia” and the contemporary Christmas tradition of Greek homes Today, melomakarona are considered one of the most emblematic Greek Christmas sweets. What would Christmas be without the scent of cinnamon, orange, and clove spreading through the house? Every

A small story made of honey, olive oil, and Christmas spices

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By Sofia Triantou There are many moments in recent years when I catch myself thinking about how much Christmas has changed. I would describe this era as one of consumption frenzy; someone said to me recently: “Christmas, today, requires money in order to exist.” Where is the homemade preparation, the

The best panettone in Athens: 5 Panettone Stops for a truly festive season

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We do not have to travel to Milan to get a taste of the fluffy and decadent panettone for the holiday season, since it is offered right here in Athens in many flavors, shapes and sizes. We promise, the furthest you’ll have to drive is to Piraeus and/or Glyfada. Athens

Temps Perdu: New store in the center of Athens

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TEMPS PERDU, the dough lab that links taste with memory and time, expands and takes its next step in the heart of Athens, at 2 Aksarlian Street – a quiet pedestrian walkway connecting Ermou with Karagiorgi Servias. It’s a spot where the city’s daily flow meets small moments of wandering,

GiO returns to its winter “home” for its second season at The Margi Hotel

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Following its first successful year, during which it stood out for its Italian cuisine and its discreet elegance, GiO returns to the winter scene of the Athenian Riviera. Marking the start of its second year, it continues με the same core philosophy, with a clear culinary direction. The interiors, influenced

Ekiben Kitchen South: Ekiben Has Arrived in the South

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Ekiben Kitchen expands to Glyfada with Ekiben Kitchen Sout, a new high-energy space inspired by community, comfort food, and design. From midday to late at night, the beloved concept brings its flavour, philosophy and signature dishes to the southern suburbs Four years after its birth on Skoufu Street in the

Temps Perdu: Two creators, one philosophy that Expands. A new, aromatic stop of freshness and flavor.

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Discover Temps Perdu, the Piraeus-born croissanterie by Yiannis Vlasiou and Dimitris Dritsas; a story of craft, memory, quality and its new home on Lekka Street in Athens Pedestrian streets always hide treasures. A scent, a taste, a story, a quiet secret waiting to be discovered. And when these pedestrian streets

Wild greens and the memory of Greek culture

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By Sofia Triantou A lyrical exploration of wild Greek greens and their deep cultural memory, from Theophrastus, Dioscorides, and Galen to the lived wisdom of grandmothers in the fields When I go out to gather wild greens, sow thistle, nettles, wild artichokes, sorrel, I enjoy these wonderful conversations, because I’m

A Sunday Affair: Inside MooCasa’s Signature Brunch

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Sunday brunch, but elevated: eggs like you’ve never had them before, comfort classics, lobster rolls, and MooCasa’s show-stealing Steak & Lobster MooCasa’s brunch in Neo Irakleio has long been one of the city’s most complete and beloved weekend rituals. With a refreshed menu that still features Athens’ most indulgent Egg

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