Balkan cuisine

Is it the taste or the sound of baklava which counts? When you put the baklava in your mouth, there is this slight rustle that you hear which is an essential part of the satisfaction you get from the beloved sweet of Turkish cuisine. If that hush sound is missing, if the flaky layers of baklava lack the essential crispiness, you can never get the same taste.

The seafood meze, ouzo, tsipouro, and good company are always welcome, especially on weekends when we want to relax from the week’s hustle. If home cooking isn’t your strong suit and you feel like going out with friends in the city center, by the sea, or even to the northern parts of town, we suggest some value-for-money spots.

"Souvlaki. And baklava. And that round bread with sesame seeds. Koulouri! These are a few things I definitely want to try while I'm in Athens," Grace says as we head from Syntagma Square toward Monastiraki early in the morning, trying with little success to avoid the heat.

For over a century, Iordanis has made one of the most famous and distinctive Greek custard pies, with crunchy, handmade phyllo dough, mizithra cheese, and a sprinkle of crystal sugar.

We were introduced to Asude and Bahadır at their tiny little restaurant, Herise, where they handled everything themselves, and we were impressed by their work. Their newly opened establishment is truly top-notch, from its exquisite decor to its meticulous service.

Greek cuisine at its finest

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