Food & Drink
The Best Food Experiences in Athens
The best food experiences in Athens: Monastiraki souvlaki, the central market, food tours, modern-Greek dining, rooftop Acropolis views, and café culture.
Greek Coffee, Frappé, and the Café Culture
Greek coffee and café culture explained: the freddo, traditional Greek coffee, the kafeneio vs the modern café, and why a coffee buys you the table for hours.
Greek Wine: A Beginner's Guide
A beginner's guide to Greek wine: the native grapes (Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro), the wine regions, what to order, and simple food pairings.
How to Eat at a Greek Taverna
How to eat at a Greek taverna like a local: when to go, how to order to share, the bread charge, why the check won't come until you ask, and how much to tip.
Greek Food for First-Timers: What to Order
A first-timer's Greek menu cheat sheet: the mezedes, salads, and mains to order, how a shared Greek meal works, and regional specialties worth seeking out.