Category: Athens Food & Drink

Why Athens Is Magical at Christmas Most people don’t associate Athens with Christmas, yet the city comes alive in ways that catch visitors off guard. During winter, the Acropolis and other ancient landmarks glow beautifully amid the city’s holiday lights, creating a magical scene that rivals those of other major...

While we all like to indulge in some not-so-nutritious fare now and again, especially on vacation, sometimes I long for slightly healthier options. Traditional Greek food is packed with lean meats, veggies, and olive oil, meaning finding healthy restaurants in Athens, Greece, is actually pretty straightforward! Anyone who’s partaken in...

The fastest way to taste the true flavor of any city is to wander through the local food markets. Athens in particular is loaded with some of the best food markets in all of Europe. You can easily build a few walking street market tours into just about any Athens...

Athens has some of the best fine-dining restaurants in all of Europe. From Michelin-starred restaurants like Spondi that focus on Mediterranean cuisine to traditional Greek restaurants like Tudor Hall, there’s something for anyone. Finding the best fine dining restaurant to fit into your Athens food tour is largely a matter...

Over the last few years, the variety and standard of vegetarian restaurants in Athens has surged. Fantastic veggie-centered eateries continue to pop up in different corners of the city, offering endless food options for meat-free diners. The rise of vegetarian food in the Greek capital led me to create veggie-inclusive...