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Ancient City Of Athens

Eating Out In Athens:

When it comes to food in Athens, winng and dining around the city is very much a part of daily life.The meals consist of starters, entrees, thier beverahes ouzo ( beer ) or retsina which is popular wine in Greece and then ends with desert. Some of the dishes that the athenians usually have accustomed their diet to are "horiatiki salata" which is a starter of tomato, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese, "taramosalata" is a fish roe spread, "melitzanosalata" an eggplant salad. An entree, with grilled meator Greek souvlaki, or gyro is a good choice or if you prefer seafood There is also a wide assortment such as squid,red snapper, octopus, or lobster. Dinner usually does not start very early.The Greeks mainly eat Mediterranean triad, wheat, barley or millet, wine, and olive oil. Vegetables, such as legumes, lentils, beans, peas, chickpeas and not to forget fish and meat marinated with several dressings.The dining scene in Athens has evolved over the years, Athens everything from traditional tavernas to gastronomical hubs that serve haut cuisine.

1. Varoulko is a restaurant with avery up to date interior with woof and glass, it is located in Gazi, the fish served in this restaurant is fresh and the menu varies daily due to the availability of the fish in he market. Varoulko is located in Gazi in 80 Pireos street.
2. Fasoli offers a range of Mediterranean cuisine, salads, pasta dishes,chicken dishes flavoured with thyme and lemon and steaks etc...etc...Fasoli is located in 45 Emmanuel Benaki, Exarhia.
3. To Kouti which means "box" is very close to the Monastiráki antique market and can fit the budget of any tourist.The food offered are salads and a variet of meat dishes. There is a sesting arrangement outside the main restaurant as well for those who would like to laze in the city over a cup of coffee. To Kouti is located in Adrianou 23, Monastiráki.
4. Sardelles which means grilled fich is restaurant where the specialty is Greek seafood, charcoal-grilled sardines , bakaliaros which fried cod and salads served with seasonal fruits and vegetables that add to the delight in the meal. Apart from the main restaurant, the staff provides outdoor tables for those who want to enjoy an outdoor meal. Sardelles is located in Persefonis 15, Gazi.
5. Thanasis is quality restaurant that serves shish kebab with pitta bread and chips, it is close to the Monastiráki metro station, and like many other restaurants the seating arrangements are provided for an indooor as well as an outdoor mea; Thanasis is located in Mitropoleos 69, Monastiráki.
6. Scholiarhio is a restaurant in Plaka located near a Byzantine Church and the food served here is authentic Greek food, the unique feature about this place is that the waiters approach the table of the customers with the different dishes thta rae being served and the customers choose the dish theyfind appealing. Scholiarhio is located in Tripidon 14, Plaka.
7. O Platanos is budget restaurant which has been serving food for a long time since 1932 and is located near the Tower of the Winds, the culinary delights in this restaurant are the choice of stews,. The home made wine, also known asretsina, bsyrup-drenched baklava is the name of the only desert offered in the restaurant.O Platanos is located ij Diogenous 4, Plaka.
8. Mamacas ( means mother ) is another restaurant that serves Greek food and is close to Mykonos, Mamacas is a very popular restaurant marinated chicken, fresh vegetables fish, grape leaves, and cucumber salads are all a partbof the dlightful ciuisine in this eatery. Mamacas os located in Persefonis 14, Gazi.
9. The Restaurant is a delightful joint serving Greek cuisine, you can seat yourself at the bar and enjoy the finger food and the wide variety of cocktails, it is a very chik and modern joint located in Armatolon Klefton 48, Ambelokip.

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