The tavern is nestled along the picturesque stairways of Plaka, Athens. Credit: Old Tavern of PsarasTucked away in the charming, cobbled alleyways of Plaka beneath the shadow of the Acropolis lies the Old Tavern of Psaras, founded in 1898, which holds the distinguished title of the oldest continuous
Mussels saganaki goes well with toasted bread slices to dig into the rich tomato sauce. Credit: C messier / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsMultifaceted, bright, and refreshing like the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, Greek cuisine has won millions of hearts all over the world.Traditional Greek dish
Three ‘Greek’ Coffees, Frappe, Freddo, Greek coffee. Credit: GreekReporterFrappe and Freddo are more than just iced coffee drinks in Greece. They are a way of life! Drinking iced coffee all year round is something Greeks savor immensely, but it is an especially welcome refreshment in the summer mont
Greece reported 97.7% compliance in March 2026 pesticide residue checks on plant-based food products. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Santeri Viinamaki / CC BY SA 4Greece recorded a 97.7% compliance rate in pesticide residue checks on plant-based food products in March 2026, according to data from the G
First Food Award Invented in Ancient Greece. Banquets were obviously the order of the day in Sybaris. Credit: Public DomainWhile it’s not a Michelin star as we all know it, the first food award originated in Ancient Greece.The Ancient Greek world was not limited to today’s borders. Many cities in ot
Feta is the soft white “king” of Greek cheeses, renowned around the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times. Credit: Pixabay/DanaTentisFeta is the soft white “king” of Greek cheeses, renowned around the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times. The famous cheese was firs
Retsina. Credit: Yorick R/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 2.0Retsina is a unique Greek wine, instantly recognizable for its bold, aromatic pine and resin flavor—a taste that tends to evoke strong reactions, with many either deeply adoring it or finding it less appealing. This distinctively flavored wine
Fast food stalls from the Minoan Civilization were found on Thera island (modern-day Santorini). An ancient grill for souvlaki from Akrotiri. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Public domainFast food is not just a modern convenience. In 2023 archaeologists discovered an ancient Minoan street food stall in A
Figs, Syko in Greek, represented an important product of the ancient Athenian economy. Credit: E.Abadjieva/Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0We all know about the great richness of Greek words and how they have been influential in so many other languages. Speaking about the Greek origin of a word is fa
The longest greek word is made by 172 letters, and was featured in “The Guinness Book of World Records” in 1990. Credit: Public DomainWhen one hears about “the longest word,” whatever language it is, absurd adjectives or ancient names of forgotten princes come to mind. Surely not a recipe; but as of
For millennia, olive oil has been central to Greek culture. Credit: Greek Liquid GoldThe top reasons to buy Greek olive oil range from flavor, quality, and health benefits to a clear origin, sustainability, and tradition. For millennia, olive oil has been central to Greek culture, cuisine, and histo
A compelling craft beer scene is taking root on Santorini, offering a taste experience as singular as the island itself. Credit: Greek ReporterSantorini beers are gaining a foothold on the domestic and international market, aiming to follow in the footsteps of the Greek island’s world-renowned wines
Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies. Credit: Malchen53/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0Around Greece, people are gearing up to celebrate Easter with friends and family. While many Greek Easter celebrations are unique to the country, there are some elements of the feast day that are shared with many cult
A definitive Greek Easter Survival Guide for a balanced celebration. Credit: Greek ReporterIn Greece, the Easter table is more than just a meal. It is a cultural cornerstone defined by abundance. However, according to statistics, the average holiday weight gain, amounting to over a pound (up to 1 kg
Tsoureki bread. Credit: Nostimo/Greek ReporterTsoureki (τσουρέκι in Greek) is the traditional sweet yeast bread Greeks make every year on Holy Thursday, which is then consumed on Easter Sunday.Early in the morning on Holy Thursday, throughout Greece, women start kneading the dough for the tsoureki.S
The US is pushing to treat terms like “feta” as generic descriptions rather than protected origins. Credit: grongar. CC BY 2.0/flickrThe Trump administration has intensified its campaign to break the European Union’s exclusive grip on traditional food names, including Greek feta.According to The Wal
More than 300 indigenous varieties, as well as numerous international grapes, are used to create the pantheon of Greek wines. Public DomainGreece is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. It has been home to winemaking for more than 6,500 years—ample time to refine and transform thi
Small squids, cuttlefish and snails are in particular demand this time of the year. Credit: GreekreporterSpring is so full of fragrances that the Greek cuisine could not neglect what mother nature so freely offers. Inspired greatly by the seasonal fruits and vegetables, springtime brings with it a w
On March 25, the most important day in the calendar, Greeks traditionally eat fried hake accompanied with a garlic puree called skordalia.Bakaliaros (hake) with Skordalia. Credit: Flickr / Klearchos Kapoutsis CC BY 2.0 DEEDGreeks eat bakaliaros (hake) and skordalia on March 25th, the most important
A symposium scene on an ancient Kylix, or drinking cup. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Public DomainKline (Greek Ανάκλινδρο) was a type of furniture used by the ancient Greeks in their symposia and by the Romans in their slightly different convivia.Surviving images on countless works of art, including p