Travel Reference
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Coffee Klatch
An absolute pastime in Kolonaki is the extended people-perusing coffee session. Try
iconic
Da Capo
(Tsakalof 1, Kolonaki; Syntagma),
which anchors the cafes on the main
square and is
the
place to be seen. (It's self-serve if you can find a table.)
Designer Shopping
Kolonaki is Athens' boutique epicentre. Fashionistas and dreamers love
Luisa
(
210 363 5600; Skoufa 17, Kolonaki; Syntagma)
for its A-list international couturiers. Or go
totally Greek and totally natural at
Parthenis
( 210 363 3158;
www.orsalia-parthenis.gr
;
Dimokritou 20, cnr Tsakalof, Kolonaki; Syntagma),
where a father-and-daughter team offer
classic-silhouettes in natural fibers.
Traditional Taverna
Filippou
( 210 721 6390; Xenokratous 19; mains €8-12; lunch & dinner, closed Sat night & Sun;
Evangelismos)
is always packed with locals enjoying the renowned home-style fare that
this classic taverna has been dishing out since 1923. White-linen covered tables spill
into the courtyard, but book ahead to ensure you'll get one.
Art Galleries
Join art connoisseurs at Kolonaki's galleries.
Xippas Gallery
( 210 331 9333; Patriar-
hou Ioakeim 53, Kolonaki; Tue-Sat; Evangelismos)
shows international contemporary art's
rising stars (also in Paris and Geneva), while
Medusa Art Gallery
( 210 724 4552;
www.medusaartgallery.com
;
Xenokratous 7, Kolonaki; Evangelismos)
has focused for over 30
years on excellent Greek contemporary painting, sculpture, installations and photo-
graphy.
Cool Off with Fro-Yo
Kolonaki's newest trend: frozen Greek yogurt. And at
Yozen
(
210 360 3196; Tsakalof
Syntagma)
it's totally delicious...flavours
7, Kolonaki; frozen yogurt from €3;
11am-late;
