Souvlaki
Business
International Food Franchises Failing in Greece
The Greek market is a very difficult place for international food and coffee franchises. Greeks are creatures of habit and it is not that easy to change their routine, the way they eat or enjoy their coffee.
It is not a...
Greece
Traditional Greek Summer Recipes and Their History
There are some Greek cuisine recipes that are strongly associated with summertime as they are quick, light and easy to make. These dishes are ideal for a meal in the yard, with view of the sea, accompanied with ouzo.
Stuffed Tomatoes...
Greece
Delicious Athens: A Food Tour in Greece's Capital by a Local
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A local resident of Athens takes us on a tour of the best Greek food places Greece's capital has to offer, beyond the offerings of the usual stereotype tourist tours.
Greece
10+1 Well-Known Greek Words
Every year, millions of tourists come to Greece for vacation in an attempt to get to know the Greek culture for which they have heard so much about.
When taking a stroll through the city of Athens, Greece, or an...
Ancient Greece
Souvlaki and Non-Stick Pans Invented by Ancient Greeks
New scientific research reveals that the ancient Mycenaean's, apart from being great warriors and excellent architects, were also very good cooks. More than 3,000 years ago this ancient civilization was using portable grilling trays for making souvlaki and non-stick...
Greece
The French Have Foie Gras, but Greeks Have Souvlaki
A small village, Aghios Prodromos, located in northern Greece is known all over the globe, for its amazing delicacy- its souvlaki!
Some years ago, the government of New Zealand awarded the Greek village for its delicious souvlaki, made from high-quality...
Greece
Souvlaki: The Origins of Greek Fast Food
Greece is well known for its delicious cuisine and healthy Mediterranean diet, but what about its fast food? Everyone who has visited the country has tasted at least once the famous “souvlaki” or “souvlaki with pita” or “pita gyros,”...