bite-size break.
Athens
bite-size break.
Whether you’re up for the kind of dining that’s worthy of the ancient Epicurean philosophers or you prefer a good chunky souvlaki, the Greek capital has it covered, says Melanie O’Shea
View of the Acropolis from the rooftop of the 360 Bar
Sweet treats baklava and loukoumi
the Parthenon, temple to Athena
traditional taverna Oikeio
Greek coffee at Mokka
Mona Lisa’s fresh fruit popsicles
Dopios taverna
chef Tasos
Mantis from Soil Restaurant
KAFE CULTURE
Greeks are passionate about their coffee and the traditional ibrik style of brewing dates back to the Ottoman Empire (just don’t call it Turkish coffee in Athens). Head to Mokka (mokka.coffee/en), a kafenio where this king of coffees is cooked in individual briki pots over hot sand – it’s rich and powerful enough to fuel a morning’s wanderings. Ask for it ‘glykos’ if you want some sugar to temper the strength, or take your sweetness in the form of date baklava and floral loukoumi (the Greek name for Turkish delight).