Greek gastronomy

Michelin Guide Expands in Greece With Santorini and Thessaloniki Restaurants

Michelin plans to reveal its expanded Greece restaurant selection guide on October 20, 2026. The announcement will introduce restaurant selections for Thessaloniki and Santorini alongside Athens. The expansion brings two distinct culinary destinations into Michelin’s Greek restaurant coverage. However, inclusion...

Anthony Bourdain’s Enduring Love Affair With Greece

Anthony Bourdain, the late chef, traveler, and culinary documentarian, visited virtually every corner of the globe to explore local delicacies, but Greece consistently ranked among his most cherished gastronomic destinations. His shows, particularly Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, captured his deep,...

Thessaloniki: The Undisputed Capital of Greek Sweets

Thessaloniki is indisputably number one when it comes to Greek sweets. Tsoureki, Bougatsa, Trigona Panoramatos and Syropiasta are the most famous of the northern city’s delectable sweet treats. Legendary old pastry shops and famous desserts are a product of historical...

Kumquat Liqueur, the Iconic Local Drink of Corfu

The Greek island of Corfu is known internationally for its unique kumquat liqueur. When visiting the Greek island of Corfu and wandering around the picturesque little roads of the old town, you are likely to see a variety of bottles...

1st Global Gastronomy Conference Wants the World to See Food as Culture

The first Global Conference on Gastronomy, held at Barcelona’s Palau de Pedralbes and organized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), emphasized that food is more than sustenance or industry. The event highlighted food as...

Gyros, a Favorite Fast Food Choice in Budapest

Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, is perhaps not the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of Greek food. However, one Greek culinary export, gyros, has become a popular fast-food choice for Hungarians and tourists alike. Restaurants...

Giorgos Hatziparaskos: The Last Phyllo Master of Greece

Hidden in the quiet backstreets of the old town of Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete, a plethora of long-time gone traditions still keep their magic alive. Inside ancient workshops, artisans, craftsmen, and even lutists still treasure the...

The Science Behind Greek Food’s Amazing Healthy Properties

Greek food is often considered among the most healthy cuisines in the world, as it is linked to the Mediterranean diet, which has been proven to have countless health benefits. The Mediterranean diet is the utmost example of a diet...

For Food Lovers, a New Gastro Hotel Opens on Crete

  Right in the heart of Heraklion, the vibrant capital of Crete, a new concept in hospitality is bound to open their doors to a whole new idea in cultural travels, Legacy Gastro Suites. Everything is ready for visitors to...