Middle Eastern cuisine

The list of the 100 best foods for 2024/2025 has been published by Taste Atlas and among them are two Greek ones.

The culinary guide, which had named Greek cuisine as the best in the world for this season, published its list of the 100 best dishes which came out of 367,000 valid reviews for 11,258 dishes in its database.

"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.

With a chic and diverse dining scene, Kolonaki, one of Athens’ upscale neighborhoods, offers gourmet restaurants, trendy bistros, and casual eateries for a cosmopolitan culinary experience. Here’s a guide to some of its standout dining spots.

Coffee & Brunch

Every Monday, the Cantina team provides ideas to help you plan a delicious and balanced weekly menu with irresistible recipes.

Monday, Nov 25

Pasta with Ground Meat
The secret to this pasta dish lies in the perfectly sautéed ground meat, rich with spices and flavor. Patience is key for a dish that no one can resist!

Tuesday, Nov 26

Delicious, Tangerine Jam on Light Grey Table
Whether spread on bread, added to yogurt, or used in desserts, jams enhance every dish with extra flavor, aroma, and sweetness. Winter inspires some of the most creative jam recipes, as the season’s diverse fruits provide endless possibilities.

1. Tangerine Jam

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.

A Croatia-based food information platform has awarded Gaziantep's renowned pistachios the second place in its international gastronomy list covering top 10 nuts worldwide.

The TasteAtlas platform offers details on regional cuisine, beverages and dining establishments across the world.

Every Monday, the Cantina team offers ideas to help you plan your weekly meals with the tastiest combinations.

Monday 21/10
Spinach Pasta with Tahini and Almonds
A simple yet unique dish where the tahini adds a special flavor to the pasta.

Türkiye's largest technology and space event Teknofest, slated to take place in the southern province of Adana for the first time, is anticipated to host approximately 1.5 million science enthusiasts.

The high level of interest in the technological event caused hotels in the city and the neighboring provinces to fill up quickly, resulting in a boost to the local economy.

We make homemade kebabs in Arabic pita with cheese sauce using Arla products, for a beloved and delicious combination.

For the kebabs: