I've been residing in the Νότια Προάστια (Southern Suburbs) since 2010 and have tried my best to sample all it has to offer. From traditional Greek classics to delicacies from foreign lands, here are my favorite places. Gyro Σπιτικό Απλά (Spitiko Apla) is located on...
Moouu is a steakhouse offering a wide variety of choice beef cuts. This type of steakhouse is a rare find in Athens and the only one of its kind in Glyfada. Moouu started out as half of the size as what it is today. When they expanded and added a full bar, I wanted...
Day and night the streets of Athens are bustling. Elevate yourself from street level and enjoy the spectacular views of Athens from one of these rooftop bars. A for Athens started the rooftop revolution in Athens. For some reason, only a few of the classic Athens...
Courtyard bars in Athens can be found where you least expect them! While in Athens you can grab a drink in a renovated stable or check out the local art scene in a prison turned cafe/bar. Athens' weather permits people to enjoy the fresh air year round. Places with...
Brad shares his action packed experience of 7 days in Santorini with his beautiful partner in crime, his wife Amanda. Most of you probably already know Brad from Larson Educational Services. If you don't, you can trust me when I say, "he's kind of a big deal!" Brad...
We spent a fabulous Sunday visiting 2 vineyards (complete with tastings at both) in the famous wine producing region of Nemea with Greece2Taste in the driver's seat. Greece2Taste is a local group that offers Greek food and wine experiences for visitors and locals who...
It was about time! Thanks to Greece2Taste, I was finally able to learn a bit about the grape juice I've been consuming for years. The scene was set... A beautiful, warm, early May evening in Athens. A small group of people gathered on a veranda in a lush, green...
If a cocktail is what you are going for, why not try one with local ingredients while enjoying the coastal nightlife? Lots of places along the Athens Coast pride themselves in their cocktails and bartenders are now advertised like DJs. Ark in Glyfada (pictured...
Wine bars in Athens are becoming more and more popular. Wine is such a basic part of Greek life that I suppose they never thought to showcase it in the past. You can find wine EVERYWHERE in Greece- street kiosks, gyro shops, you name it, there is vino! Greek wine is...
Vein Wine Bar & Bistro in Glyfada is an upscale wine bar offering tapas as well as a few featured entrées. Walking into Vein you immediately realize that they mean business. The ultra-modern, meets industrial styled wine bar has a dramatic interior that is a...