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It’s Tsiknopempti, a day of fun and gluttony. The Greeks everywhere gather for festive meals with family and friends. Tavernas, grills and restaurants are packed, with long queues forming at their doorsteps. For those who opt to stay home but … Continue reading
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I’ve already written about my favorite drink, frappé coffee. But as the autumn wears on and the temperatures begin to drop, it is time to talk about another favorite, good old Greek coffee. Ah, that delicious, bitter-sweet aromatic brew without which … Continue reading
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What are those bagel-like things that people eat? There are piles of them sold at every corner and every Greek seems to munch at one while briskly walking to work. They are not bagels. They are called koulouria (singular: koulouri; … Continue reading
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What tea is to the British, frappé is to the Greeks – a day doesn’t pass without one or (frequently) more. One could well say frappè is the national drink of Greece. It is more popular than any other drink or … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 