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Funky Gourmet Summer Pop-up At Costa Navarino
This summer, Funky Gourmet will operate in the stunning location of the brand new, earth-sheltered clubhouse at the Navarino Bay resort area in Costa Navarino, for 6 weeks only, from July 8th to August 17th.
Overlooking the historic bay with the spectacular sunset vistas, our multi-awarded Chefs Georgianna Hiliadaki and Nikos Roussos will showcase a 2-hour gastronomic journey, offering a degustation menu of Avant Garde Messinian–Greek cuisine.
The Chefs saw this partnership with Costa Navarino as an opportunity to study the Messinian food culture. Local ingredients and traditions will be brought to life, combining the high-quality raw materials of the region with avant-garde cooking techniques and a unique presentation, transforming the guests’ dinner into an unconventional culinary experience.
The wine list will be a tribute to Greek wines, while an exclusive wine pairing will be also available for the wine lovers.
This unique experience will come alive with colors, aromas and flavors, composing a delicious canvas that will appeal to all senses and elevate the Messinian gastronomy to new sensory heights!
For information click HERE!
The Greek Island Of Milos Voted The Best In Europe
4 great Greek islands made the list of the 15 best islands in Europe: Crete, Paros, Santorini, and Milos. Milos, is in fact, the grand winner as it was voted the best European island for 2019!
"One of the Cyclades, Milos is known as the place where the famed Venus de Milo statue was discovered. But visitors today still find their own treasures while exploring this 58-square-mile island. Stroll its cobblestoned streets, hike volcanic craters, wander through ruins, or stretch out on the groomed white-sand beaches overlooking turquoise waters. Even the largest town, Adamantas, which has two museums and a multitude of boutique hotels, remains largely free of the crowds prevalent on the other Greek isles. And, as one fan pointed out, “it’s very affordable.”
Other islands who made it to the list are Isle of Skye in Scotland, Ischia in Italy, Malta, and Madeira in Portugal.
To discover the full list of great European islands, please visit: Travel + Leisure
4 Vineyards To Explore In Athens
@mylonas_winery
The Mylonas Winery was founded in 1917 in Keratea, Eastern Attica by the grandfather of the current proprietors. Due to their long wine-producing heritage, they deliver great wines such as the awarded Savatiano, Malagousia, and Retsina wines. The winery is open to the public by appointment.
Telephone: 22990 68156
@papagiannakos_winery
The Papagiannakos Winery is the first winery in Greece purposely built according to innovative bioclimatic standards. The winery is built on the site of an old monastery in the heart of the Mesogian plains. The winery is open on weekdays, and Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm.
Telephone: 22990 25206
3. Nikolou Winery
@nikolouwinery
Located in the heart of Koropi, Nikolou Winery has been producing wines since 1875. It is the only winery in Attica that specializes in the production of sparkling wines using the traditional method. Guests can visit the production locations and have a unique experience, which includes sampling wines through various packages. There are additional training events for students with an interest in oenology.
Address: Nik. Ntouni 8, Koropi, Attica
Telephone:210 6020775
4. Kokotos Estate
@kokotosestate
Telephone: 210 8145113
3 Delicious Summer Smoothies
Serves: 1
Difficulty: Easy
Cooks in: 5 min
Ingredients
Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
• 200 ml of coconut milk
• 1 tsp peanut butter
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 banana, peeled
• 1tsp grated chocolate
Melon & Cucumber Smoothie with Mint
• 150 g strained yogurt
• 2 slices melon, chopped
• 1 small cucumber, chopped
• 20 ml maple syrup
• 3 fresh mint leaves and some extra leaves for garnishing
Mixed Berry & Pineapple Smoothie
• 200 ml of milk
• 90 g berries (frozen) and some extra berries for garnishing
• 100 g pineapple, chopped
• 1 tbs berry marmalade
Cooking Instructions
Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
In a blender combine the coconut milk, the peanut butter, the banana, and the honey and blend until smooth. Serve in a glass and garnish with grated chocolate.
Melon & Cucumber Smoothie with Mint
In a blender add the cucumber, the melon, a few leaves of mint, the yogurt and the maple syrup and blend until smooth. Serve in a glass and garnish with mint leaves.
Mixed Berry & Pineapple Smoothie
In a blender combine the milk, the pineapple, and the marmalade and blend until smooth. Serve in a glass and garnish with berries.
Researchers’ Night 2019
An amazing event celebrating Science and Research
All over Europe, in Athens and other 9 Greek cities!
Researchers' Night is the biggest pan-European science and research celebration held annually in more than 300 cities all over Europe. This year's Researchers’ Night in Greece will take place at the Cultural Centre «Hellenic Cosmos» (254, Piraeus Street) and at the National Technical University (the historical Averof Building) in Athens, as well as in many other Greek cities on Friday 27 September 2019, from 17.00 to 24.00. Admission to the event is free.
Research opens its doors to the wider public, offering us the opportunity to meet the people of science through presentations, experiments, scientific events specially designed for students, workshops for teachers, competitions and a variety of educational and attractive events.
Moreover, shortly before the main event, a number of pre-events will take place to familiarize the public with the aims and the research work of the participating scientific organizations/ co-organizers: the National Observatory of Athens, NCSR "Demokritos", the National Hellenic Research Foundation, the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, the “Athena” Research Centre and the Hellenic Pasteur Institute will open up their premises to the public.
Apart from its main research centers/co-organizers, Researchers’ Night is joined by a number of participating scientific/educational intuitions with original research activity that will attract the interest of children and adults alike.
August Full Moon ~ A Μusical Εvening Αt Τhe Acropolis Museum
On this day, the Museum will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight (entry will be free from 8 pm onwards), and visitors will be able to enjoy the permanent exhibition galleries as well as the temporary exhibition ‘Chisel and Memory. The contribution of marble craftsmanship to the restoration of the Acropolis monuments’.
The restaurant on the second floor will be open during the same hours (telephone reservations on +30 210 9000915) and also the ground floor café.
Moreover, on the same day visitors will have the opportunity to participate in presentations at the archaeological excavation titled ‘Walking in the ancient neighborhood of the Acropolis Museum’, as follows:
English: 12 noon & 5 p.m.
Greek: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes
Participation: Limited to 20 visitors per session.
For registration, please refer to the Information Desk at the Museum entrance on the same day. First-in first-served.
Price: Only the general admission fee to the Museum is required (10 euro).
Barozzi Restaurant Puts Naxos On The Aegean Culinary Map
Two Greek Vineyards Among The Best In The World
1,500 wineries around the world competed for a place among the world's 50 best wineries, with around 3,500 votes cast by an international academy of wine tourism experts.
South America dominated the top 10 and Chile was the biggest winner of the night, with 8 vineyards in the top 50.
These are the two Greek vineyards that gained a place among the top 50 in the world:
Ranking: No 48
Wine region: Naoussa
Standout points: Some of Greece’s best expressions of the noble Xinomavro grape.
Winemaker: Stellios Boutaris
Wine style: Modern style focusing on indigenous Greek varieties, especially Xinomavro
To read this article in full, please visit: cnn.com
Portes Magazine Print Launch - From Greece, With Love
Join Portes Magazine editors for a unique book launch!
Numbered, and printed in Greece on quality matte paper that teases the touch and perfectly matches the publication’s dreamy pastel tones, Portes Magazine's 100+ pages journey readers, perfectly weaving the present with the past through curated stories and select images highlighting the interesting, innovative and inspirational.
XpatAthens is proud to be a Media Sponsor of Portes Magazine's Print Launch in Athens!