Athens is changing. But the more it changes, the more it stays the same. For every new, trendy, modern twist on a Greek gastronomy there are traditional, independent family owned and run tavernas and kebab shops. So here are some favourites. This is not an objective list. There is quite a lot of personal bias… Read More »Where to Eat in Athens
One way to explore new cities is to scroll through hashtags on Instagram, but a more serendipitous way is to just wander along the back streets and stumble over new shops, boutique hotels and the occasional Cretan Antikristo BBQ. We found Kreatofageion Aristotelis by accident while trying to avoid the Christmas mayhem that is the… Read More »Kreatofageion Aristotelis Cretan BBQ in Psirri
Which Taxi App is right for you when visiting Athens Greece? Almost everyone who comes to Athens has a taxi story. Tales of beaten up old cars with holes in the flooring, no seatbelts and drivers who think they could have rivalled Michael Schumacher. Stories about being taken on the scenic route and being charged… Read More »Athens Taxi Apps
Season 3 of Tom Clancy’s ‘Jack Ryan’ is here, and for fans of Athens, the first two episodes of the show feature the Greek capital heavily. Shot in the fall of 2021, when Covid restrictions had been eased in Greece, the series features many identifiable landmarks from around Athens. What Athens Locations were used in… Read More »Jack Ryan in Athens
If you are interested in the food-scene of Greece and Athens, seek out the 3rd series of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip where Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix try to do a ‘Top Gear’ for food. Episode 2, named ‘Clash of Three Titans’ begins in Athens with some stunning drone footage and… Read More »HooCut – True Pitta
How to Make Greek Stuffed Eggplant – or ‘Little Shoes’. in Episode 1 of the Sense in the City Athens podcast – Alexia visited the local market to get some ingredients for Papoutsakia… or Little Shoes. Like all traditional recipes, everyone has their own secret special ingredients, but the basics are pretty much the same.… Read More »Papoutsakia Recipe
Has COVID Changed Athens Businesses? Athens was in lock-down from sometime in November 2020 until early May 2021. The country of Greece was closed to tourists. The famous attractions, restaurants and bars were for the most part, locked shut, with only supermarkets and shops that could provide take-away options able to serve their customers. In… Read More »Welcome (Back) Sir
The Opportunity for Cities. Even before the pandemic, the nature of work was changing. Led by start-up companies that offered highly flexible conditions for employees, like unlimited holidays, companies were giving their people to work from cities of their choice. Those lucky enough to be able to take advantage of this lifestyle have been named… Read More »Working Capital