A load of delicious tripe

These five iconic eateries have resisted the passage of time and firmly established themselves in Athens and Thessaloniki's culinary scenes. They specialize in dishes associated with warmth and comfort, from the nutritious - yet challenging for some - tripe soup and soothing chicken soup to the delicate yet hearty goat stew. In their pots, the cooks stick to tried-and-true recipes to produce dishes that satisfy their customers and highlight the richness and authenticity of the flavors.

Oinomageireio Epirus, Athens Oinomageireio Epirus is a haven for late-night revelers, a go-to for workers in the area, a hangout for old-timers and young hipsters alike. [Nikos Karanikolas]

I was a few days away from giving birth on that Holy Saturday, when I stood with my empty pot in the long line outside the entrance of the Oinomageireio Epirus to get magiritsa, a Greek soup made...