Information and tips about food and wine in Greece which updated constantly by locals. Recipes, winemaking regions, types of wines, etc.
A Local Guide to Where Athenians Actually Eat “Ask any Athenian where to eat gyros, and you’ll get a passionate answer, because in this city, gyros is not just food, it’s identity. After 20 years guiding visitors through Athens, I’ve eaten at hundreds of gyros spots across the city. Most tourists end up at the …
Planning to come to Hellas? Discover the best places to visit in Greece before your trip. Below is a complete guide that will help your vacation in Greece. The Ultimate Greece Vacation Guide: Top 10 Things to See and Do Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens The Acropolis and Parthenon are two of the …
In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the God of wine and fertility. He was one of ancient Greece’s most beloved gods as wine was trendy. Today, the Nemea region is considered the biggest vineyard in Greece, having around 30.000 hectares. The main type of wine cultivated is Agiorgitiko, which took its name from St.George. As well …
Are you a wine lover and you are visiting Athens? Then, you should know where to find the best wine bars in Athens Greece. As Greek wine becomes more and more popular internationally, you may want, as a visitor, to taste some quality local wines inside a beautiful bar in order to have a nice …
In the last few years there have been opened some cool places in Athens to visit that can satisfy Instagrammers and photo lovers during their visit to the historical city. We are talking about beautiful places in Athens such as coffee shops- restaurants, they are located in Psirri area in the center. 1. Fairytale Athens …
For decades, the king of fast food in Greece has been souvlaki. The reason is that it’s cheap, quick, and really tasty; however, in the last few years, many new street food shops and restaurants that make really good burgers have been opened. Here is a list of the best burgers in Athens, which are …
Apart from the high arts of Rhetoric, Poetry, Philosophy, and Architecture, the Ancient Greeks also started the art of Gastronomy. The most convincing proof of this is the word “gastronomy” which comes from the Greek “gastronomy” and “law”, i.e., “the laws of the stomach”. Who Invented Gastronomy? The Story of Archestratos Archestratos, a famous Syracusan …
Visiting Greece, you will notice that too many coffee shops exist. This is because coffee culture is prevalent in the country, starting from bakeries that serve coffee to fast food stores. Coffee lovers can find quality coffee shops to enjoy their morning breakfast. But which are the types of coffee that are served, and which …
Wine production in Greece dates back at least 4000 years; the oldest archaeological finding of grapes was in the Peloponnese region, especially in Nemea. The area is known from Greek Mythology, where Hercules killed the Lion. So, the best wines in the Peloponnese region can be found by tourists who visit Greece. Wine was always …