Greek culture is full of wonderful traditions and the beggining of Spring is bound to have one as well! And since the weather is getting warmer, why not pay Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center a visit? In 2018 alone it received 5.3 million visits and has plenty to offer! Read all about them in this week's newsletter.

An energy boost in the morning is a perfect start to the day, especially if it contains a healthy Greek-inspired breakfast! Get some ideas about it in this week's newsletter and go get some excercise at the Athens Tennis Club, the oldest tennis club in Greece! You can also keep an eye out for the 3rd Messinia Pro-Am schedule if you're thinking of a quick getaway outside of Athens!

Living in Greece is an exceptional experience. And it is always nice to hear stories from expats who believe exactly the same thing! So it's no wonder the country is expecting twice as many visitors from the US in 2019... You can't blame them!

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Sticking to your new year's resolutions is tough! So if you want to make 2019 your year, we invite you to join a fantastic 12-week online coaching program tailored especially for women. Also, if one of your resolutions is to visit Santorini then you're in luck! Registrations for the Santorini Experience in October are now open and if you looking for a great place to stay, Perivolas Hotel was voted one of the best in the world!

Vogue magazine hit the Greek newsstands again, after a seven-year absence as publishers believe that Greece's economic recovery will revive the appetite for glossy fashion and lifestyle magazines. Vogue Greece, the magazine’s 26th international edition, is run by 29-year old editor-in-chief, Thaleia Karafyllidou.

 

 

“Your return after years of absence fills us with joy. Greece faced problems and lived dramatic moments, I can only imagine how tough it was. However, the signs of recovery are now visible, even here in America.”

 

To read this article in full, please visit: Reuters

One of the most anticipated sports event in Athens organised by the Organization of Culture, Athleticism & Youth of the Athens Municipality (OPANDA), returns on Sunday April 14th to Syntagma Square!

Online registrations will remain open till the 12th of April at 24:00 midnight.

The Athens Bike Tour gives bikers the chance to cross the city following a 15km route (ages 15+), as well as a smaller one about 3.5km long (ages 6+)

Both routes will begin in Syntagma square, but the 15km one wil start at 10:30 am, while the 3.5km route at 10:00 a.m 

Don't miss the chance to register, by clicking HERE

The 6th OPEN HOUSE Athens is back on 6 & 7 April 2019.

A two-day event of free architectural guided tours addressed to the general public; an event based on volunteerism, which aims at promoting the architecture of our city; an opportunity to walk the city, look up while walking in the streets, see the buildings from a different angle… It is our established appointment in Spring, when everyone can continue their tour from where they left off last year!

With 40 new entries, this year’s renewed programme includes, as always, public and private buildings, contemporary and historical, monuments, museums, theatres, schools, residences, professional spaces, in the city centre and the suburbs. 550 volunteers will guide us at the 95 buildings which are included in the programme.

All guided tours are free of charge and no booking is required.

In order to attend a tour, visitors should arrive at the buildings of their interest during the opening hours of each, and wait in the queue. The tours are conducted on a first come, first served basis. Visitors are advised to arrive in time, as no tours are being held after the closing time.

Learn more about OHA 2019 parallel events HERE! 

This season’s UK MasterChef was filled with the aromas of Cretan cooking. 
In fact, the 61-year-old winner, Irini Tzortzoglou, took inspiration from her Greek childhood on the island of Crete.

 

Irini competed in the show's first all-female final and said she wished she could share her trophy with her fellow finalists. Her winning 3 course menu consisted of red mullet and squid risotto, rosemary lamb chops and a fig & hazelnut baklava.

 

 

Instead, she stated that she hopes to be able to spend some more time in Greece, explore her home country, and maybe make a television program.

 

 

To read this article in full, please visit: bbc.com

 

Photo: MasterChef UK

L’Abreuvoir is definitely one of the finest French restaurants in town; since first opening its doors in 1965, it has managed to remain a favorite among chic Athenians and classic French cuisine lovers. The restaurant’s interior is pleasant, but its shady, cool garden is a small oasis in the center of Athens that will definitely win you over!

 

L’Abreuvoir is located in the upscale Kolonaki area and serves immaculately prepared French dishes.

 

Some of our all-time classic favorites are: the authentic Caesar Salad, the steak tartare, and the duck à l'orange. The home-made desserts are delightful but it’s the mouth-watering chocolate soufflé that really stands out (make sure to order it half an hour beforehand). Furthermore, the extensive wine list will satisfy even the most demanding wine connoisseurs!

 

Stay informed about special lunch menus and seasonal offers though L’Abreuvoir’s facebook page.

 

Address: 51 Xenokratous, Athens
Telephone: 21 0722 9106

Price Point: $$$$
Dress Code: Smart

 

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