Tom Hall celebrates the resurrection of rosé wines from gimmicky to respectable and recommends a bit of island-hopping when it comes to stocking up on your Greek pinks. I attended a fascinating talk recently titled The Age of Average. The argument of the talk was that, contrary to the seemingly endless options before us, modern culture is becoming increasingly homogenous. The presenter showed us twenty-five genre book covers next to each other that were indistinguishable, curly white writing on a blocky background in primary covers promised a heartfelt journey of travel and self discovery. M ..read more

The electrifying This is Athens-City Festival kicks off on May 1 and keeps the party going all the way until June 2. This isn’t just an event; it’s a movement. A gathering of like-minded souls coming together to celebrate diversity and the rich tapestry of our Athenian community. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the This is Athens City Festival promises an experience filled with joy, inspiration, and maybe even a little bit of magic. Your ticket to connect, participate, and learn while enjoying the vibrant mix of cultures that call our community home. Expect free activities from skate ..read more

A Real Cream come True: In hipsteria lane, on Archelaou, Vicky and Igor’s cool little, ice-cream shop keeps it real. They bring their gelato expertise – along with lightness and joy to Maraboo. You know they’re on to something by the steady stream of regulars that throng to it, even in the winter! The best antidote to sweltering weather, Maraboo has established itself as a neighbourhood gelateria with a conscience – the ingredients are natural, clear of preservatives, artificial colourings and additives. The blackboard at the counter announces staples but also unexpectedly playful flavours th ..read more

The electrifying Athens City festival kicks off on May 1 and keeps the party going all the way until June 2. This isn’t just an event; it’s a movement. A gathering of like-minded souls coming together to celebrate diversity and the rich tapestry of our Athenian community. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the Athens City Festival promises an experience filled with joy, inspiration, and maybe even a little bit of magic. Your ticket to connect, participate, and learn while enjoying the vibrant mix of cultures that call our community home. Expect free activities from skateboarding to neig ..read more

Celebrated chefs Jerome Serres and Yiannis Baxevanis, two of Greece’s culinary powerhouses come together at Mykonos Theoxenia’s Apanemi restaurant to add a little bit of shine to the island’s dining scene. It is a scientific fact that magnums make meals more fun, so I was primed for a good experience when I arrived at the Mykonos Theoxenia Apanemi chef’s table event in Athens, and saw an ice bucket groaning with oversized bottles of Estate Argyros’s excellent Assyrtiko Santorini. I wasn’t disappointed as the culinary collaboration between celebrated chefs Jerome Serres and Yiannis Baxevan ..read more

Pangrati has now firmly established itself as the destination for creative chefs, and Adam Kontovas’ culinary lab Ex Machina on Empedokleous street is a celebration of fusion food done right. Audacious cuisine, great value-for-money, and attentive service. Chef Adam Kontovas demonstrates his culinary prowess combining unlikely flavours and textures to craft a memorable dining experience, thankfully minus the pretentiousness of a stuffy haute gastronomy restaurant. The décor here is industrial, with an open kitchen where Kontovas and his team concoct  Ex Machina’s inventive cuisine. Kons ..read more

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Athens, in a Stadiou arcade (stoa), Wild Poppies emerges as a beacon of pulsating musical delight, drawing both locals and travellers alike. Its vivdly-hued, inviting ambiance, bathed in blood reds and verdant greens, sets the scene for an exquisite pan-Asian dining experience. The Menu: The menu, which offers small plates perfect for sharing is crafted by the talented Chef Spyros Mavroeidis. Expect pan-Asian tapas dishes drawing on the rich repertoire of Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. What to order: We loved the contrast of flavours: t ..read more

Nikos Karathanos reclaims his exalted place in the Athenian culinary pecking order with inventive comfort food at Ateno, a restaurant-deli housed in a stunning 19th century building in the old commercial district.  Ateno feeds our rekindled love for childhood favorites and homey foods with sophisticated “newstalgia” and transports us to our happy place. Ateno’s stately 1831 building curves along  Miltiadou and Aiolou streets, lined with wholesale shops stacked with colourful bales of satin and lace. Reflecting the enterprising spirit of its neighborhood, walking into Aten ..read more

With so many Lenten treats on offer, the 40-day pre-Easter abstinence feels more like indulgence than penance. Here’s Insider’s guide to navigating Lenten dos and don’ts. For Greeks, even fasting is all about food! In fact, it reflects the rich culinary repertoire of the country, relying heavily on seasonal veggies and the bounties of the ocean. Lent and other fasts dictated by the Orthodox calendar meant that until recently, Greeks abstained from meat for at least six months of the year – a far cry from the ‘meat-obsessed’ nation it has become today. Preceding the most important festival on ..read more

Live it up this Holiday Season at the NYX Rooftop Bar at the Academias Hotel. From indulgent dinners to breakfasts that ease you through night-before excesses, the chefs at Academias Hotel have you covered! Celebrating in style at NYX Rooftop’s Japanese Fusion Gastrobar Amp up the celebratory mood with Holiday Spritzes and a rich, playful, inventive spread of festive fare throughout December.   New Year’s Eve at NYX See out the year in style and enjoy 360 views of glittering Athens and Acropolis whilst the city’s most impressive fireworks show welcomes 2023! Academia’s Executive Chef Di ..read more