If you’ve driven by Kyprou street in Glyfada, you may have noticed a rash of double parked cars on a certain block. And if you looked closely, you would see a line forming at a little store. It seems that the advent of a do-it-yourself frozen yogurt bar “YooMoo” in Greece has been a success! What’s not to like? You walk in, you choose your flavors, serve yourself, add toppings, weigh and pay- and then you can either run home or sit in the friendly surroundings. If that’s not enough, consider this- the frozen yogurt is FAT FREE!

How it works: Firstly, choose as many flavours as you like and mix them up as you please. Then go crazy on the toppings - naughty, nice or a mixture of everything! Once you are ready, just weigh your creation at the counter and pay by weight. Let loose and moo!

YOOMOO
KYPROU 51
ESPERIDON SQUARE, GLYFADA
TEL: 210 8985150

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Plaka restaurants are touristy by nature which does not always mean bad food. What it does mean is a transient clientele and some restaurants have reputations for serving food that a true Greek would send back. The restaurants I have reviewed are the ones that the people from the neighborhood eat at too. It does not mean you won't get a bad meal because that can happen anywhere. But a bad meal is far less likely if you stick to the places that the locals eat at too. This combination Ouzeri-taverna on the corner of Voulis and Nikodimou is not exactly quiet, in fact its a lot like sitting in the middle of a traffic jam.

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The menu is comprised mainly of "sharing platters" ranging from 7-17 euro’s per plate. A small terrace is perfect in the warm summer evenings while in the inside area diners can feast their eyes on the beautiful wine wall and the minimalist rustic decoration.

A small bar inside also serves wine to the wine aficionados who are there just to enjoy the wine list or are looking for an alternative to the hundreds of typical bars around the kolonaki area.

Scala Vinoteca | Restaurants (mediterranean) | Full Meal € 40.00
Sina 50 | Kolonaki
20:00 – 02:00 daily

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Address: 9 Adrianou, Thissio
Telephone: 210 3240133

Elaia - 16 Erechtheos & Erotokritou, Plaka | Athens | Greece
Telephone reservations:
+30 210-3249512

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During the summer GiGi offers its lovely outdoor patio for a daytime coffee, lunch or an unforgettable evening under the star-filled sky, while in the winter the welcoming indoor space is ideal for after dinner drinks and socializing with friends.

Even though GiGi Meat Lab started out as a neighborhood hang-out, its great food and friendly atmosphere made it a favorite spot among Athenians from all around the city.

Gigi Meat Lab is one of the most versatile eateries in Athens, it is an excellent choice for the younger crowds and couples as well as for families with young kids. In fact, it is popular among families, for Sunday lunches because of its child-friendly atmosphere, great location, and great food.

Some of our favorite dishes are the mama style fried meatballs with spearmint, the alternative beef carpaccio with gorgonzola, harissa, and almonds, and the decadent gigiplex– a signature dish with fresh cut french fries, ground beef, cheese, and egg.

Obviously, you shouldn't leave without tasting one of Gigi's succulent burgers; there are a few options to choose from, and they all taste delicious. Our personal favorites are the bacon mushroom melt and the classic hamburger with its juicy patty, crunchy pickles, and yummy mayonnaise dressing.

Gigi Meat Lab tends to get very busy during the weekends, so we strongly suggest you make a reservation beforehand!

Price Point: $$
Dress Code: Casual

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Photo by: GiGi Burger

The kitchen is dominated by seafood tastes and is basically Greek, having a somewhat varied character, however, as we are going to see.

There are four appetizer proposals, and a wine selection of 30 excellent Greek choices including mainly white wines, which fit in the character of the kitchen, a good variety of beers and, of course, ouzo, which cannot be missing from a place like that.

The unbottled wine we serve (Muscat from Limnos and Agiorgitiko) is carefully chosen, and there is also unbottled tsipouro.

PIPERIA SEA FOOD
8 Ag. Sikelianou & Adrianiou Str.
115 25, N. Psychiko

Tel. : 210 67 29 114 - 210 67 28 438

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