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Hot Grill
Telis
( 210 324 2775; Evripidou 86, Psyrri; pork chops €7; 8am-2am Mon-Sat; Thisio) has been
slaving over the flame grill at this fluoro-lit, bare-walled, paper-tablecloth
psistaria
, cooking his famous pork
chops, since 1978. There's nothing else on the menu - just meat, chips and Greek salad, washed down with rough
house wine or beer.
16
Thanasis
€
SOUVLAKI
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In the heart of Athens' souvlaki hub at the end of Mitropoleos, Thanasis is known for its
kebabs on pitta with grilled tomato and onions. Live music, wafting grill aromas and con-
stant crowds give the area an almost permanently festive air.
(
210 324 4705; Mitropoleos 69,
Monastiraki; gyros €2.50;
8.30am-2.30am;
Monastiraki)
17
Taverna Tou Psyrri
€
This age-old cheerful taverna just off Plateia Iroön turns out decent, no-frills, traditional
food, either street-side or in an interior garden.
(
TAVERNA
210 321 4923; Eshylou 12, Psyrri; mains €6-8;
closed 2wks Aug;
Monastiraki)
