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Fast Food and Beauty Salons Thriving in Economic Crisis

Fast food restaurants and beauty salons are the businesses thriving in Greece during the economic crisis, as revealed by a secret survey. The survey was conducted by a Task Force for Greece in partnership with the European Commission in four...

Souvlaki: The Origins of Greek Fast Food

Greece is well known for its delicious cuisine and healthy Mediterranean diet, but what about its fast food? Everyone who has visited the country has tasted at least once the famous “souvlaki” or “souvlaki with pita” or “pita gyros,”...

Varvakios: The Grand Food Market of Athens

The Varvakios central market in Athens, located at Athinas Street, which connects Monastiraki to Omonia, is a monument to Greek produce, where every possible food under the sun is bought and sold. Varvakios is a slice from traditional Greek daily life,...

Meze: Small Greek Dishes that are Perfect for Food Lovers

In Greece great food isn't hard to come by; however, have you ever considered making a meal out of delicious Greek meze, or small plates, and accompanied by the perfect complimentary Greek drink? Meze, or mezedes in the plural, can...

The Science Behind Greek Food’s Amazing Healthy Properties

Greek food is often considered among the most healthy cuisines in the world, as it is linked to the Mediterranean diet, which has been proven to have countless health benefits. The Mediterranean diet is the utmost example of a diet...

Food Tourism in Athens: Exploring Greek Culinary Traditions

Greece is a culinary tourist’s paradise, with a surprising variety of traditional cuisine for such a small country. For visitors who want to start in Athens, Greek Liquid Gold investigated three popular food tourism destinations that provide access to...

Ten Foods Not To Miss While In Greece

by Katrina Hatchett When traveling, one of the things you are bound to look forward to the most is the food. There are so many different tastes and smells and spices around the world; life is certainly too short to...

Gyros to Attain EU Certification, Recognition as a Greek Food Item

Gyros, one of Greece's most recognized food specialties, is officially recognized as being Greek and its a ministerial signature away from attaining Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (TSG) status, based on European Union regulations. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has fast-tracked the...

For Food Lovers, a New Gastro Hotel Opens on Crete

  Right in the heart of Heraklion, the vibrant capital of Crete, a new concept in hospitality is bound to open their doors to a whole new idea in cultural travels, Legacy Gastro Suites. Everything is ready for visitors to...