Category: Athens

An Essential Guide to Food Markets in Athens

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 top food markets in all of Europe. You can easily build a few walking street market tours into just about any foodie...

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A Culinary Guide to Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Athens

Athens is a world city embracing cuisines from all around the globe. Today you can find Michelin-starred Italian, French, and even Japanese-inspired restaurants on the streets of Athens. There are even many Athenian Michelin Green Star restaurants that focus on sustainability. If you’re a fine-dining foodie in hot pursuit of...

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A Culinary Guide to Moussaka in Athens

Moussaka is one of the cornerstones of Greek cuisine, and one could argue that no foodie visit to Athens is complete without trying it. Athens has tons of great, authentic Greek restaurants offering some of the finest Moussaka in all of Greece. Traditional moussaka is made from thin layers of...

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An Essential Guide to Baklava in Athens

Baklava is one of those classical Greek desserts that just have to be included in an Athens food walk. It’s made with delicate layers of phyllo dough gently painted with butter and cinnamon. The layers are then interspersed with nuts, honey, and seasonings.   The baklava is then baked to golden-brown...

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Navigating Rooftop Bars in Athens

Sundown drinks while overlooking the Acropolis, anyone? Athens boasts an iconic skyline that could challenge that of any major city in Europe, and there’s no better way to lap up the scenery than at one of the Greek capital’s finest rooftop bars. Between rooftop restaurants offering fine dining experiences and...

A Local’s Guide to Breakfast in Athens

It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that certainly holds true in Athens Greece. From authentic Greek breakfast items like spanakopita and koulouri, to English and American breakfast foods like waffles and eggs benedict, there are many options to choose from. To help...

A Food Lover’s Guide to Vegan Food in Athens

Like in many European cities, the variety of vegan options in Athens is steadily growing. Not only are there plenty of vegan-friendly eateries with plant-based versions of traditional Greek dishes but there are also numerous restaurants offering international-inspired vegan fare. The city’s culinary landscape has changed quite a bit between...

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A Culinary Guide to Traditional Desserts in Athens

Greek desserts are enjoying a renaissance in the international foodie landscape, standing toe to toe with other popular European treats like Italian gelato, Basque cheesecake, and French crème brûlée. Of course, no Athens foodie visit is complete without sampling a few great desserts and tasty treats along the way. To...

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An Essential Guide to Gluten-Free Dining in Athens

If you thought sticking to gluten-free dishes in Athens meant you’d miss out on classics like moussaka, kebabs, and gyros, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that’s not the case. Nowadays, more restaurants in the city are working to accommodate guests with dietary requirements.  This has made finding food that’s...

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