Greece
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.
Greece
Price of Souvlaki Skyrockets in Greece
As the cost of everyday necessities such as gas and groceries has gone up due to the war in Ukraine, the price of souvlaki, a staple of Greek cuisine, has also reached record highs.
The stunning price of souvlaki has...
Greece
Can Gordon Ramsay Beat the Greeks for the Best Souvlaki?
Gordon Ramsay's television adventures in Greece have been full of hilarious incidents, but the show featuring his dare to the famous chef by a souvlaki maker in Athens stands out among all of them.
Ramsay's ITV cooking and traveling show...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.
Greece
Bad News for Greeks as Souvlaki Price Set to Rise
The price of souvlaki, the iconic Greek delicacy, is set to rise by between 10 to 15 percent by May 1, the president of the newly established Association of Grill-Houses said on Thursday.
Speaking on Greek television, Giorgos Polyzos blamed...
Economy
Souvlaki Bars, Solicitors, Funeral Services Join Black Friday Hype in Greece
Black Friday hype has engulfed Greek consumers eager to take advantage of the sales offered by retailers.
Introduced to Greek consumers in 2015, with mostly electronics stores entering the bandwagon, three years later it has turned to an event for...
Greece
Athens' Foodies Flock to Cannabis-Oil Souvlaki Joint (video)
A taverna and grill in Athens that serves souvlaki, smoked trout or eel in pita bread has become a hit for one extra-special ingredient: cannabis oil.
Now that the cultivation and production of cannabis for medical purposes has become legal...
Greece
Street Food in Athens: More than Just Souvlaki
One of the busiest streets in the central Athens area of Monastiraki is Aiolou Street which has turned into one of the capital's trendiest neighborhoods when it comes to street food.
The traditional souvlaki and gyro joints that have populated the...
Greece
Greek Souvlaki Made with Imported Meat
The famous Greek souvlaki may not be so Greek after all as most of the meat consumed in Greece is imported, a report said.
In fact, most of the Greek souvlaki is prepared using meats coming from Denmark, the Netherlands...
Ancient Greece
Souvlaki and Non-Stick Pans Invented by Ancient Greeks
New scientific research reveals that the ancient Mycenaean's, apart from being great warriors and excellent architects, were also very good cooks. More than 3,000 years ago this ancient civilization was using portable grilling trays for making souvlaki and non-stick...
Greece
The French Have Foie Gras, but Greeks Have Souvlaki
A small village, Aghios Prodromos, located in northern Greece is known all over the globe, for its amazing delicacy- its souvlaki!
Some years ago, the government of New Zealand awarded the Greek village for its delicious souvlaki, made from high-quality...
Greece
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,”...
Greece
The Most Beautiful Beaches Near Athens
There is much more to Athens than the Acropolis and museums. The city and surrounding suburbs are home to beautiful beaches, and Athens happens to have the longest coastline of any European capital.
Staying in Athens doesn't mean that you've...
Culture
April Fool’s Ancient Origins and the Tradition in Greece
The custom of setting aside a day, April Fool's Day, for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor has been relatively common in the world historically.
There are three scenarios regarding the origins of April Fool's Day.
Ancient Origins of April Fool's...
Food
Carnival Delights: The Culinary Traditions of Greek Apokries
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...