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A Hip Neighborhood Gem!
When Mama Roux first opened their doors in November 2011, I considered it as a welcome addition to the Athens downtown food scene. ...
KaritasM
Jan 18, 20182 min read
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Juicy Burgers @ Juicy Grill!
At the Juicy Grill, a small and unassuming restaurant in the Athens neighborhood of Cholargos, you will find a broad selection of tasty...
KaritasM
Dec 24, 20172 min read
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The Fisherman's Tavern!
O Psaras (The Fisherman), located on the east side of the Marathon Beach, about 28 km from central Athens, is one of my all-time favorite...
KaritasM
Dec 10, 20172 min read
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TO EIDIKON TAVERN IN PIRAEUS
The moment you step into the tavern you know you have entered another world! The atmosphere is of bygone days with memorabilia ...
KaritasM
Dec 1, 20171 min read
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A Fish Restaurant for Connoisseurs!
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Nea Kifissia, the Paramalo ouzeri and fish restaurant is a place where all thoughts of the land end...
KaritasM
Nov 29, 20173 min read
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Bewitched by Icelandic Food!
Icelanders have long enjoyed one of the highest life expectancy in the world and I can’t help but wonder if the country’s clean mountain...
KaritasM
Oct 20, 20174 min read
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Athens in the Summer!
I often get asked by friends and visitors to make recommendations or even itineraries for things to do in Athens during the summer! You ...
KaritasM
Jul 24, 20175 min read
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Beachside Hideaway for Foodies!
For holiday-seekers tired of the crowds in many of Greece’s traditional tourist haunts and islands, Pelion, with its mountainous...
KaritasM
Jun 16, 20173 min read
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Fish Point for Passionate Fish Eaters!
The Greeks love eating fish but there are a lot of home cooks who are terrified of preparing fish. Many of my friends go wide-eyed when...
KaritasM
May 13, 20172 min read
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A Taste of Greece on a Plate!
In Greece, there is no shortage of fish taverns to choose from. Some special occasions call for an exceptional eatery . . . like the...
KaritasM
Apr 30, 20172 min read
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Pachi - A Lovely Day Excursion!
One of my favorite choices for a short daily excursion on a sunny winter or spring weekend is a visit to the small community of Pachi,...
KaritasM
Mar 17, 20172 min read
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Behold the Pizza Magic!
When it comes to pizza, many of us have strong opinions when it comes to the best slice . . . . wherever we may be living! Our...
KaritasM
Mar 7, 20173 min read
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Tempting Shellfish & More!
Returning from Loutraki to Athens by way of the old seaside road on our way to a fish tavern, TRATA by Anemolgio (in Néa Péramos, 48 km...
KaritasM
Feb 28, 20173 min read
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Yoleni's - A Foodie's Delight!
If you are a Greek food lover – Yoleni's is for you! I think it’s safe to say that after walking in with high expectations, they stayed
KaritasM
Feb 14, 20172 min read
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Smaragda Fish Tavern!
Smaragda’s, named after its owner, is a genuine and charming Greek fish tavern tucked away on a quiet street-corner in Pefki (a northern...
KaritasM
Jan 12, 20172 min read
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An Autumn Getaway!
At the end of September, my husband, I and our 4legged Toska enjoyed a lovely early autumn break at the Six Keys Seaside Lodge, the dog...
KaritasM
Nov 24, 20163 min read
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