Curated Travel Guides to Unexpected Places

Bokovka

Tucked away through an ancient courtyard, this atmospheric wine sanctuary began life as a passion project among friends before word spread through Prague’s creative circles. Today it stands as one of the capital’s most sophisticated drinking dens, where local artists and wine enthusiasts gather under vaulted medieval ceilings. The cellar’s intimate corners, warmed by candlelight […]

Yiantes

Tucked into a leafy courtyard in the heart of Exarchia, Yiantes feels like a well-kept local secret – unpretentious, welcoming and beautifully consistent. Set near independent galleries and small theatres, this long-time favourite captures the creative, free-spirited energy of the neighbourhood, where slow food is enjoyed in an authentic setting. For over a decade, Yiantes […]

Ergon House

Just steps from Syntagma Square – where modern Athens meets artisanal tradition – Ergon House offers more than a meal. This thoughtfully designed space functions as part restaurant, part boutique hotel and part curated food market, creating a fully immersive experience where guests dine beneath olive trees and shop among the very ingredients used in […]

Eleas Gi

In the quiet, green suburb of Kifisia – where garden paths and neoclassical homes offer a slower pace of life – Eleas Gi presents a dining experience deeply rooted in Greece’s agricultural soul. The restaurant’s name, meaning “Land of the Olive Tree,” reflects a philosophy built around extra-virgin olive oil, which features in every dish […]

Soil

Tucked in the residential Pangrati neighbourhood that bridges classical Athens with creative energy, Soil offers a deeply personal take on sustainable fine dining. At the heart of the restaurant’s philosophy is Chef Tasos Mantis’s biodynamic garden in Alepochori, a coastal village west of Athens, where he and his father grow much of the restaurant’s produce. […]