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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.
Where it all begins: The First Souvlatzidiko, 100 Years On
Click above to read the story of the very first souvlatzidiko (souvlaki joint) in Greece. Also: the difference between kebab and souvlaki, and the origins of gyros from döner.