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Souvlakia o Thymios: Athens’ newest traditional souvlatzidiko in Ymittos
Athens’ newest traditional souvlatzidiko represents everything that makes Greece, its cuisine and its national street food an example for the rest of the western world to follow.
Symposio, Pelendri, Cyprus: the bastion of farm-to-table, foraged Cypriot cuisine
Symposio is one of the most inspiring and hopeful stories in modern Cypriot cuisine and leads by example in preserving the very essence of traditional, farm-to-table Cypriot village food.
Maza, Mayfair: London’s first real Athenian Neotaverna
London’s first real Athenian neotaverna: an authentically Greek menu meant for sharing in a stylish, nostalgic 80s retro taverna, from the team behind Mazi and Suzi Tros.
London’s new Greek Greek restaurant: Myrtos by Asimakis, Brompton Road
A modern and exciting take on Greek food – but one that doesn’t betray its essence or traditions. And probably the best Greek restaurant in London.
1905: London’s Cretan Greek restaurant
A contemporary, stylish but honest ode to Cretan cuisine – 1905 being the year of the Cretan revolution. How can a restaurant be traditional, authentic, creative and modern at once?
If London lacks the spirit of the Mediterranean, then this unsung Greek spot in Fitzrovia is somewhat of an oasis.