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The food and beverages exhibition "Food Expo 2019" - the largest of its kind in Southeastern Europe - opened its doors to visitors at the Metropolitan Expo Center near Athens on Saturday. Featuring 1,300 Greek and international exhibitors, 50,000m2 of...

South Aegean was awarded "European Region of Gastronomy 2019" promoting Greece, the Aegean and the Greek tourism at an international level. South Aegean received the 2019 title for its commitment to food and cultural diversity. A special ceremony took place...

The Region of Western Macedonia will organise the Gastronomy and Tourism Festival on November 11-13 in the city of Kozani, with the goal of promoting traditional products of the area such as the saffron, wild mushrooms, beans and pies. "Our...

A symposium which offered dishes inspired from the ancient Greek and particularly Ancient Phaekia (Corfu) gastronomy was held in the  people's garden at the Old Palace on Corfu. The dishes were prepared by the Corfu Chefs Club and...

The Greek island of Santorini, known across the world for its volcanic feeling, crystal-clear waters, majestic sunsets and picturesque villages, is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Mediterranean. However, most people only discover Santorini's unique gastronomy only...

In June this year, a new "museum" joined the rich roster of cultural institutions in Athens, Greece, and is the first dedicated to Greek gastronomy. As culinarybackstreets.com reveals, the young founders of this unique center have chosen an unlikely subject...

The guests of the 78th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) will have the chance to taste the Greek production of food and wines in the framework of the thematic exhibition of Greek gastronomy, which will be hosted at stand 14. The...

This week the Benaki Museum will host the event Gastronomy Days - Destination of Origin: Greece, aiming to highlight Greek cuisine and to promote the authentic and unique products of Greece. This event will have a different approach for the...

Crunchy cherries, traditional jams and cheese will be featured at the 1st Gastronomic Fair of Edessa from May 17-19, a festival which draws the hungry aplenty. Local products will be showcased in hotels and accommodations of the area and will...

Santorini attempts “gastronomic excess” with a series of products unique in the world. Because of the character of its subsoil, products stand out for their taste and particularity, while often they cannot cover the increased demand, because of their...

As the vibrant parades of the Greek Carnival, or "Apokries," flood the streets of the nation, this festive season brings with it a storm of culinary traditions that are as colorful and rich as the celebrations themselves. Apokries marks the...

A striking image in at Athens' Syntagma Square, apparently taken during the late morning in the summer of 1926, has recently resurfaced

Set against the vibrant Aegean Sea backdrop, the island of Skopelos is an enchanting, timeless destination that mesmerizes visitors. Part of the Sporades archipelago, the island blends natural allure, deep-rooted history, rich gastronomy, and the warm embrace of Greek...

Alexander the Great had an enormous influence on the ancient world as a result of the Greek conqueror's military campaigns, including Egypt.

  Greece has many Michelin-starred restaurants. Unless one is a gourmand, however, one may not be aware of their existence. This is a tragedy on a Homeric level given that there is a significant spattering in and around the country. Furthermore,...