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Ouzo Plomari protects its tradition and travels abroad!

Wednesday, 03 August 2016.

Ouzo Plomari protects its tradition and travels abroad!

Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis is available in new packages at Duty Free shops.

Sesame Sweet: Making Pasteli in Amorgos

Saturday, 23 July 2016.

Sesame Sweet: Making Pasteli in Amorgos

George Vassalos is a beekeeper, farmer, master distiller. He lives in Lagkada, in the center of Amorgos, at the southern end of the Cyclades, and which was made famous by the movie Le Grand Bleu (1988). We were lucky enough to be at his farm recently when he made pasteli using his own thyme honey and sesame grown in Chalkidiki.

The 2nd Mastiha (Chios Mastic) Festival is here

Wednesday, 29 July 2015.

The 2nd Mastiha (Chios Mastic) Festival is here

The isle of Chios casts the spotlight on its most famous product – Mastiha! Music, theater, dance, exhibitions and of course, food. The famous mastiha villages of Chios are part of the uniqueness of the island. The 2nd Mastiha (Chios Mastic) Festival that set off in July and goes on with several events in August 2015.

Taramasalata among Guardian’s TOP 10 dip recipes

Monday, 05 May 2014.

Taramasalata among Guardian’s TOP 10 dip recipes

Greek taramasalata features among the Guardian’s top 10 dip recipes uploaded on www.theguardian.com today.

Acropolis Museum Restaurant in the world top 5

Monday, 27 January 2014.

Acropolis Museum Restaurant in the world top 5

VirtualTourist.com, one of the most popular travel sites, and thestar.com, Canada's largest online news site (of "Toronto Star"), rated the world top 5 museum restaurants. Acropolis museum restaurant is among them!

"Damigos” welcomes people since 1864

Friday, 10 January 2014. Christina Tsamoura

Do you know Plaka? The old neighborhood, that’s located in the shadow of the “holy rock” of the Acropolis, where picturesque narrow streets and beautiful houses make this one of the most wonderful places in Athens?

An international distinction for Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis at the World Spirits Awards 2015

Wednesday, 03 August 2016.

An international distinction for Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis at the World Spirits Awards 2015

The fine quality, reliability, and authentic taste of Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis were rewarded at the renowned World Spirits Awards 2015. The contest has been taking place over the last 13 years and annual participants exceed 400. In fact, participants include some of the most acclaimed distillates worldwide.

Mykonos-Referencing Meze

Friday, 15 July 2016.

Mykonos-Referencing Meze

Sunday, July 17 & Sunday, July 24 2016 at Cine Manto / Cafe Manto garden, at 11:30 in the morning.
As part of our summertime events, the Gastronomy Club of Mykonos - an open group of people supporting the culture of good food, taste and delight- asked cooks of the island to present an assortment of meze combining traditional and modern perspectives.

Rise and Dine: Athens' Top 5 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts Downtown

Friday, 09 May 2014.

Rise and Dine: Athens' Top 5 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts Downtown

We know that there’s a trend away from gluten and carbs these days, and all we have to say to that is: more for us! In Athens, bread and pies still form the foundation, if the not the substance, of many a meal – breakfast especially. Make like a local and start your day off right with cheese pie or koulouri from one of our top picks. (These places are also perfect for a pick-me-up later in the day.)

Homemakers with the Golden Touch: Making Something Out of Nothing

Wednesday, 05 February 2014. Christina Tsamoura

Homemakers with the Golden Touch: Making Something Out of Nothing

Perhaps the most touching part of traditional Greek cooking is what we call “Recipes Made from Scratch.”

Greece’s Cracks Europe’s Top 5 with 101 PDOs!

Monday, 20 January 2014.

Greece’s Cracks Europe’s Top 5 with 101 PDOs!

With 101 Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products, Greece is now fifth on the list of European Union member states boasting “officially” recognized gastronomic products. Italy ranks first with 261 products, followed by France with 208, Spain with 173, and Portugal with 123.

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