Athens
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Greece is well known for its Mediterranean-style cuisine worldwide . Many actually consider it the best worldwide . So the question is , where should one go to eat quality Greek traditional food ? Meandros in Monastiraki , Klimataria in Omonia and Strofi in Athens are some of the best traditional restaurants the capital has to offer .
Food
Athens
Athens has catapulted itself onto the foodie map in recent years , celebrating the city ’ s spirit of creativity . Tavernas and ouzeries will put a smile on your face with the Greek dishes and meze that you know and love , and you ’ ll also be introduced to the work of talented chefs inspired by the best local products . There are even food festivals ( Taste of Athens , Burger Fest and Athens Street Food amongst them ) alongside Michelin-starred and other highend restaurants . You won ’ t look at Athens in the same way again .
Tourist attractions
Beaches in Athens ? You ’ d better believe it ! The wider Athens area is home to dozens of beaches that have been one of the best-kept secrets of Athenians for years but are now getting the international attention they deserve . The Athens Riviera is a series of beaches and marinas , from the southern suburbs of Glyfada , Vouliagmeni and Varkiza extending all the way to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on the south-eastern tip of Attica .
Traditional Food in Athens
On another note , some of the most beloved dishes in Greek households are :
Pastitsio : A loved meal in almost every Greek household , consisting of pasta , kimas ( meat with tomato sauce ), and béchamel sauce .
Yiouvetsi : A meal with chicken , lamb , or beef and pasta ( kritharaki ) and tomato sauce . Onions , garlic and red wine are also some of the ingredients commonly found in youvetsi . It ’ s traditionally baked in a clay casserole and topped with grated cheese .
Souvlaki : Souvlaki is one of the most popular Greek dishes , consisting of skewered small pieces of meat and vegetables . It is typically served with or wrapped inside a pita , with sauces ( i . e . tzatziki ), vegetables ( sliced tomato and onion ) and fries .
Nightlife
There is no word for hangover in Greek which says a lot about the culture and how Greeks like to enjoy a drink ; slowly , with a few nibbles or meze to share over several hours . Athens nightlife , much like the food scene , has evolved into a world class affair and after you ’ ve visited one or two places , you can ’ t help but think the city ’ s revival is well underway . The latest figures reveal new permits for food , coffee and drink venues have more than doubled over the last 5 years in Greece .
The nightlife scene in Athens has become a collection of sophisticated hot spots that draw in big crowds of both visitors and locals . The sleek interiors , quality food , celebrity DJs , and inventive cocktails are all big draw cards but what is unique
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