Best In Town Athens 2017 | Page 95

• Τα χειροποίητα γλυκά του, όπως αυτή η δροσερή αποδομημέ- νη lemon pie. • Τα πιάτα ημέρας ανά- λογα με την έμπνευ- ση του chef και τις φρέσκες πρώτες ύλες. • Handmade desserts, such as the decon- structed lemon pie. • Dishes of the day depending on the in- spiration of the chef and the fresh ingre- dients available. Photos: Iakovos Plus Behind the glass door of the impressive Ralli arcade, the city buzz gives its place to the tranquility of the unexpected patio, a zen oasis with sitting corners, aromas of lemon trees and magnolias and the Athenian blue sky as its rooftop. In this privileged spot, reminiscent of old Athens, in walking distance from Syntagma and the Zappeion Garden, in[n]Athens introduces itself to us over the last year as the ultimate urban style accommodation. We felt jealous of the guests staying in its 20 rooms who were lucky enough to enjoy this secret garden! But, fortunately, this year, it is open to the public to enjoy here a boosting breakfast or a lovely brunch (from scrambled eggs to eggs benedict) as well as a light lunch. All these are included in its funky international menu, distinguished for its flavors as well as its aesthetic. Through the creative eye of chef Alexandros Kourkoulis, familiar recipes emerge through modern techniques, succeeding to please the most demanding palates. Some of the dishes that are hon- ored here are delicious burgers with handmade chips (even from purple potatoes from Peru), inspired salads such as the alternative version of a Greek salad, as well as im- aginative open sandwiches which we can accompany with a glass of good wine from a small but eclectic list celebrating the Greek vineyard. Daily 11:00 -17:00 lunch and brunch & drinks and snacks 17:00 – 22:00. Μια από τις πιο ενδιαφέρουσες προτάσεις διαμονής στο κέντρο της Αθήνας τόσο λόγω του ιστορικού νεοκλασικού κτηρίου του 1930 που το στεγάζει όσο και της υψηλής ποιότητας και αισθητικής των δω- ματίων. Η παλιά, αρχοντική, ξύλινη σκάλα οδηγεί στους τρεις ορόφους του όπου τα