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When in 2008 it made its debut in Kolonaki as the first organic bistro in Greece, it was a pioneer for its time. Today, along with its “siblings” in Kifissia and Mykonos, it has every reason to take pride in introducing to the people of Athens the ultimate farm to table experience! It is the first authentic organic bistro that has been established in the gastronomic map of Athens, fully embracing the philosophy of healthy eating-healthy living. Of course its success was not ac- cidental! The people behind this inspired idea, Dimitris Christoforidis and the chef Christos Athanasiadis aimed, from the very beginning, not only to meet different nutritional needs, but also to demolish the common belief that organic is not affordable. That is why they have travelled to the most remote vil- lages and islands of the country to bring traditional organically produced ingredients from fair trade farms to a value for money menu that informs us about the nutritional value of the dishes as well as the origin of the ingredients, most of which are Greek, pure, fresh, healthy ... and cooked the way our mom used to!And all this effort has been justified not only through the love of the people but also with the unique distinction at this year’s European Business Awards! Among the loyal custom- ers of Nice n Easy are not only health food enthusiasts but also individuals belonging to special groups (diabetics, vegans, athletes) who are looking for an authentic bio organic experience that starts from the morning with a health- oriented breakfast (daily 10:00-14:00), tonic smoothies, detox beverages, and continues with dishes and reci- pes that do not lack in nutritional value nor in flavor, as they combine their ingredients in such a way that the benefits are multiplied. Besides the… raw options and the exquisite salads –must is considered the super anitioxidant “Ava Gardner” (in regular and individual portions)– the “oskar” in pasta has been won by “Robert de Niro” (cockerel from Naxos with tagliatelle) and “Jack Nicholson” (bucatini with pecorino and smoked pancetta), while in the main courses the “Frank Sinatra” (Black Angus tagliata) is in the lead with the “Sean Connery” (fresh salmon) and the light “Pamela An- derson” (turkey fillet burgers) fight- ing for the preference of the female crowd! Extra: The menu of Mykonos' restaurant is completely gluten free. From €25. Daily 9:00-01:30. Highlights • Η δική τους φάρμα με βουβάλια στη λίμνη Κερκίνη. • Άλλα χαμηλά σε θερμίδες, άλλα πλούσια σε αντιοξειδωτική δράση και φυτικές ίνες, κι άλλα για την ενίσχυση της λειτουργίας της καρδιάς, τα πιάτα του μενού είναι θερμιδομετρημένα από τη διατροφολόγο Χριστίνα Κωστάρα. • Οι vegan προτάσεις όπως τα ultra slimming noodles «Brigitte Bardot» από ρίζες konjac με λαχανικά, το burger χωρίς… ενοχές (με ψητό portobello) αλλά και το αβοκάντο στη σχάρα! • Οι επιλογές χωρίς γλουτένη. • Their own buffalo farm at lake Kerkini. • Some of them low-calorie, other antioxidant-rich and fiber-rich, and others meant to enhance heart function, all the menu dishes are calorie- monitored by nutritionist Christina Kostara. • Vegan options such as the ultra slimming noodles “Brigitte Bardot” from konjac roots with vegetables, the… guilt-free burger (with roast portobello) and the avocado on the grill! • Gluten-free options. Plus • Η ενημερωμένη λίστα με βιολογικά κρασιά και η μεγάλη γκάμα σε ελληνικές μπύρες. • Η signature cocktail list του! • The updated list of organic wines and the wide range of Greek beers. • The signature cocktail list! 181