November 24, 2016
Sampling Greece’s Best Reds and Whites
Athens | By Culinary Backstreets
AthensNumerous wines and craft cheeses are enjoyed on our Greek Wine's Rebirth, Uncorked walk, where some of the country's most exciting up-and-coming wines are presented alongside perfectly-paired snacks.
June 13, 2022
To Hohlidaki: Ouzeri Origins
Athens | By Katherine Whittaker
AthensEven though Athens is fairly close to the sea, there are times when we crave a quick island getaway – to taste the best tomato salads of the Cyclades, or one of the many pungent cheeses of Naxos, or real smoked apaki from Crete, but we don’t have the time (or resources) to venture out…
September 23, 2015
Sıdıka: Last Night a Meze Saved Our Lives
IstanbulUpdate: Sıdıka is now closed. It has been years now since we were first tipped to Sıdıka. The W Hotel had just opened in the splashy Akaretler rowhouse development. Vogue, the rooftop sushi lounge, was still in style. The Shangri-La hotel was under construction down on the waterfront, and it was rumored that some rooms…