Souvlaki
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.
Australia
Revenues from ”Tsitsipas Souvlaki” to Be Donated to Australian Bushfire Victims
The Melbourne-based restaurant ''Stalactites'' announced recently that the revenues generated by its limited-edition ''Tsitsipas Souvlaki'' dish will be donated to the victims of Australia's devastating bushfires.
This particular Greek wrap sandwich is named after the country's young tennis superstar, Stefanos...
Greece
Bad News for Greeks as Souvlaki Price Set to Rise
The price of souvlaki, the iconic Greek delicacy, is set to rise by between 10 to 15 percent by May 1, the president of the newly established Association of Grill-Houses said on Thursday.
Speaking on Greek television, Giorgos Polyzos blamed...
Culture
Visiting the Historical City of Budapest, with a Greek Twist
Budapest is without a doubt one of Europe's most spectacularly beautiful cities. Here, you will find the past and the present blending in a unique way, as historical buildings are modernized on the inside, while preserving their original architectural...
Europe
Pop-Up Food Stall ‘Souvlaki Street’ Serving Londoners a Taste of Greece
Souvlaki Street in London is the place to be for a taste of Greece -- and the lines that span down the roads where it is set up are proof!
Started by Evi Peroulaki from Vatolakko who went to the...
Business
Factories Close Down While More Cafes and Restaurants Pop up in Greece
The Greek economy cannot generate added value products and services and is almost exclusively dependent on domestic consumption, a new study shows.
The study on Greek entrepreneurship that was conducted by Endeavor Greece shows that the Greek economy is still...
Europe
Greek Souvlaki Restaurant Opens in Soho, London
Greek souvlaki will quickly become the next big thing in London, after a new restaurant named after the delicious Greek fast food opened in the Soho area. The restaurant offers a gourmet take on the world-famous traditional Greek dish. The Athenian...
Greece
Greek Souvlaki Made with Imported Meat
The famous Greek souvlaki may not be so Greek after all as most of the meat consumed in Greece is imported, a report said.
In fact, most of the Greek souvlaki is prepared using meats coming from Denmark, the Netherlands...
events
'International Eat a Pitogyro Day' in Thessaloniki
There are several international days for health, social and racial discrimination, as well as other human-related matters. This year however, Thessaloniki in northern Greece will celebrate the first ever international day dedicated to pitogyro –pita with gyro and other condiments.
This event may...
Ancient Greece
Lego Acropolis Exhibited in Athens
A model of the Acropolis built with 120,000 Lego pieces is being exhibited at the second floor of the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece , and has already attracted many young and older visitors.
The mastermind behind this unique idea was Australian...