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Cayo Perivolos Beach
I had lunch one day at Perivolos beach, just to see if the food at this quiet beach was as fabulous as Kamari, where I was staying. After walking up and down the two block stretch of beachfront...
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Bretto’s
Bretto’s beautiful display of liquors drew me into the place from the busy Plaka area of Athens like a thirsty traveler to an oasis. I didn’t know when I walked in that Bretto’s is the second oldest...
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Paradosiako
I found Paradosiako online before I arrived in Athens through Tripadvisor; since it has universally great reviews and was near the Plaka, I noted it as a place to try and was glad I did. This is a very...
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Taberna Ta
The Plaka is the oldest neighborhood in Athens and the cobblestone streets and neoclassical homes attest to the charm of this part of town. It is also a big tourist draw with shops, tavernas and bars...
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Acropolis Museum & National Gardens
The New Acropolis Museum is directly across from the Acropolis and literally faces the metro station “Acropolis”, so it is very easy to find and visit when in Athens. The building is very modern with a...
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Kolonaki & Lycabettus Hill
Seen from the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill is the highest point in Athens at 908 feet above sea level with St. George’s Church at the top (along with a cafe). I walked from the Acropolis to the base of...
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Olympic Stadium, Guards & God’s Restaurant
On the taxi ride to my hotel, I saw the Panathinaiko Stadium and was so stunned, I knew I had to go back and drink in the panoramic view by foot. It reminded me of the Coliseum in Los Angeles....
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Papa Cristo’s, a Taste of Greece
Whenever you want authentic ethnic food, it is always a good idea to ask someone who is actually from the region for their favorite place to eat. My favorite restaurant, Vanilia, in Santorini was...
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Two Treats Two Years Later
Mornings should be greeted with something that makes you smile at the start of your day. If you stop by Maison Du Pain for some pastries, like their Pain au Raisin, or a Pain au Chocolat, you can...
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Estiatorio Milos @ Cosmopolitan
For my last meal in the Cosmopolitan, I had lunch at Estiatorio Milos. This was the one restaurant in the hotel run by a chef whose cooking I had never tasted before since both Jaleo’s Jose Andreas and...
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