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In a quiet corner of Plaka, this low-key
mezedhopoleio
with a shady courtyard is mostly
frequented by students and locals. It has a tasty selection of mezedhes, including tradition-
al dishes such as
briam
(oven-baked vegetable casserole) and cuttlefish in wine.
(
210
322 3925; Angelou Geronta 2, Plaka; mezedhes €5.50-6;
10.30am-1am daily;
Akropoli)
Local Life
Street Snacks
Since 1910
Ariston
( 210 322 7626; Voulis 10, Syntagma; pies €1.40-2; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri; Syn-
tagma) has been baking the best fresh
tyropites
(cheese pies), the perfect snack on the run. Try its renowned
kour-
ou
(thick type of pastry) variety or one of the many other tasty fillings, such as red peppers, mushrooms, chicken
or spinach.
14
Platanos
€
This village-style taverna with tables under the giant plane tree in the courtyard is popular
among Greeks and tourists. It serves delicious home-style fare, such as oven-baked pota-
toes, lamb fricassee and beef with quince and summer greens.
(
TAVERNA
210 322 0666; Diogenous 4,
Plaka; mains €7-9;
lunch & dinner daily;
Monastiraki)
15
Doris
€
This Athens institution started as a
galaktopoleio
(dairy store) in 1947 and became a tradi-
tional
mayirio
catering to city workers. Pink walls aside, the classic marble tables, histor-
ical photos and old-style waiters give it a yesteryear ambience. Choose from the trays of
daily specials, as the printed English menu only has the basics. Finish off with renowned
loukoumadhes
(ball-shaped doughnuts with honey and cinnamon).
(
TAVERNA
210 323 2671; Praxite-
lous 30, Syntagma; mains €4-9;
8am-6.30pm Mon-Sat;
Panepistimio)
