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“Il Giardino Segreto” at the ATRIUM of Alexander’s Lounge: Hotel Grande Bretagne sets the table with handmade lace

The story behind Hotel Grande Bretagne’s summer menu, where gastronomy meets handmade lace, ceramics, and Greek tradition Once found atop television sets, sideboards and coffee tables, the semedaki-the delicate handmade lace doily-was for decades one of the most recognisable objects in the Greek home. Patiently crocheted by hand, it was passed down from one generation to the next, from mothers

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Summer in a glass

There is something undeniably summery about a clear glass pitcher filled with fragrant herbs slowly releasing their aromas into cool water. It is a simple daily ritual that has gained remarkable popularity around the world in recent years, bringing together natural flavour, hydration, and effortless enjoyment. As temperatures rise, many

A new culinary journey above Athens: Mappemonde unveils its latest menu

Executive Chef Dimitris Arsenidis and Pastry Chef Nadia Makrygianni present a refined

Camille x Manári: Camille’s Elliot Hashtroudi comes to Athens for a one-night collaboration at Manári

Fire, exceptional ingredients, and cooking without unnecessary embellishments. These are the principles

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.

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

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