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Telegraph
a day ago
- Telegraph
The 21 best restaurants in Athens
From budget-friendly tavernas to dirt-cheap souvlaki joints where some of the tastiest meat you'll ever eat is wrapped in greaseproof paper, Athens is a city where you can eat well without spending a fortune (although some of the newest, hottest restaurant openings in Athens do have ambitious pricing). Locals eat late and never alone; they linger for hours over tiny tables heaped with mezze. Eating out is as much about sharing dishes, clinking glasses and people-watching as it is about seasonal ingredients served with minimal fuss. As Athens absorbs more multi-cultural communities, the food scene is becoming more exciting – you'll find Thai noodles, Middle Eastern flatbreads and Japanese ramen, as well as the ultimate Greek salad. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best restaurants in Athens. Find out more below, or for further Athens inspiration, see our guides to the city's best hotels, nightlife and things to do. Find a restaurant by type: Best all-rounders Best for families Best for cheap eats Best for fine dining Best for walk-ins Best for views Best all-rounders Pharaoh There's an undeniable buzz at this influential game-changer on the Athens dining scene. The location on a dark and seedy Exarchia backstreet is daring; the décor is original and unexpected: a raw concrete and zinc bar, neon strip lights on exposed stone walls, stacks of firewood among the wall of vinyl. Chef Manolis Papoutsakis' wood-fired Cretan cuisine – prepared in an open kitchen that does not use any electricity or gas – is both hearty and accomplished. The simplest dishes are the standouts: roasted greens with a blob of white anthotyro cheese, whipped tarama with shavings of bottarga, sweet-and-sour chestnut stifado. And the grand finale: galaktoboureko, Greece's version of the custard tart. Served warm, it's a wobbly, syrupy delight. Pharaoh doesn't quite know whether it's a bar or a restaurant (the acoustics aren't great and the fun, genre-bending records, selected by a DJ behind the bar, can sometimes drown out conversation). But as the night wears on, and more natural wines and expertly poured cocktails are downed, it feels like you're at the coolest house party in town.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Zeus Street Greek joins the rise of ‘elevated' Aussie fast food chains
Australian fast food chains are quickly establishing themselves in a market that has traditionally been dominated by massive American competitors. Now, a clever new trend may be the key to unlocking an even greater market share for homegrown businesses. Zeus Street Greek is a fast-growing Aussie food chain that specialises in both new and classic ways of making Greek-inspired dishes. In a bold move to expand its reach, Zeus has partnered with Woolworths to introduce a new range of products for consumers who want to recreate the store's signature flavours in their own homes. Zeus CEO Ramon Castillo said the kits would allow Aussies to recreate some of the most popular flavours available inside the restaurants. 'The products that we've developed for Woolworths have been inspired by our menu here in-store,' Mr Castillo said. 'We've got some make-at-home products like pilaf rice, there's some sauces and there's actually products that are almost directly (the same) as what we serve here in our store.' The range includes 20 news products that will only be available in Woolworths stores, including 'signature rubs, sauces and DIY pita kits.' The $80m chain boasts 40 stores nationwide, which it has gradually accumulated in the 11 years since the first Zeus store opened its doors in Drummoyne in June 2014. Not yet satisfied, Mr Castillo said he was planning to introduce another 100 stores across the nation in the next five years. 'We have got a strong presence here in NSW, and we've seen some growth in Victoria and Queensland,' said Mr Castillo. 'We've opened our second location in Western Australia and the demand has just been amazing, so we are going to continue to look at the west coast and continue to build down in Victoria and up in Queensland.' 'We're really looking forward to a full national presence over the next five years on the journey to 140 locations.' Zeus isn't the only company testing the waters of commercial grocery partnerships. Sydney-based burger chain Grill'd, which has built up one of the strongest homegrown 'Quick Service Restaurant' (QSR) empires in Australia, has just entered into a partnership with Coles. Founded in 2004, Grill'd operates 173 restaurants in Australia and is one of the country's eight fastest-growing QSR brands. From Wednesday, several varieties of Grill'd's signature burger patties have hit shelves in Coles stores around the country. The move comes as Australian brands such as Zambrero and Guzman y Gomez begin to find serious purchase in fast food market share. When it comes to the kind of area that fits the bill for a new Zeus franchise, Mr Castillo said there had to be a 'strong breakdown' of diverse demographics in the community. 'We're looking for a strong cross-section of Gen Z and families, but ultimately we know that our brand is emerging as a new style of elevated (fast food),' he said. 'There are lots of pizza shops, there are lots of Mexican and burgers, (but) there aren't a lot of Greek stores. 'So we are very proud to ultimately recognise the strength that comes from our Greek offer.' The strength of the 'Greek offer' is also part of the reason why Zeus partnered with Woolworths. 'When you think of Mexican food when you go shopping, you think of Old El Paso,' he said. 'But there's no real brand that anybody thinks of when it comes to Greek food, and we hope to change that.' Zeus is still figuring out price points and dates of sale, but eagle-eyed shoppers can expect to see the collaboration launch in the near future.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fish and chip takeaway bringing a taste of Greece to Latchford
FISHNET is a family run business in the heart of Warrington serving the best quality food to their customers. Here, in our latest Business of the Week feature, Fishnet owner Savva Mylona shares what the past seven years have been like serving fish and chips – and traditional Greek food – to the people of Warrington. If you would like your business to feature as Business or Trader of the Week, email The Fishnet team What's your full name? My name is Savva Mylona What's the name of the business? Fishnet What's the address? 124 Thelwall Lane, Latchford, WA4 1LU Are you the owner/manager? I am the owner. When did you open the business? We opened the business in July 2018. The food is cooked fresh to order Has it always been in the same location? Yes, it has always been in the same location. READ MORE: The Korean street food tempting the tastebuds of Warrington Market customers Are you local to the area? Did you grow up here? No, I'm not local to the area. I grew up in Cyprus but have been living in the UK since 1993. Tell me a bit about your business Fishnet is a family run business. We have always been in the food trade, running this kind of establishment in other areas, and saw Warrington as an opportunity to bring what we know best to the town - good quality fish and chips. Our love of food has a lot to do with it being a big part of our Cypriot/Greek culture - we love our food - so we were the first to introduce the Greek gyros to the lovely people here. They were a big hit along with top customer service in a happy friendly environment. We strive to give our customers the best with no cutting corners and we will continue to do so. We have an amazing customer base all have been so welcoming and supportive in the seven years we have been at Fishnet and we are very grateful to them for choosing us. What do you do? What services do you provide? We are an established food takeaway and have made a name for ourselves selling the best fish and chips in Warrington. We offer kebabs, Greek gyros, kids' meals and special all day offers every day. We also offer gluten free items. Why did you decide to open your own business? Why this type of business? Our family has always been in this business, which made it easy for us to follow the same path, as we know everything there is to know. Fishnet offers kebabs, Greek gyros and kids' meals READ MORE: Town centre pub perfect for weekday catch ups, lively Saturday nights and everything in between Were you open before/during/after the Covid-19 pandemic? How did this affect your business? We closed for three weeks over the Covid-19 pandemic cause of the safety of our staff who have families and of course ourselves. Re-opened as normal after. It was a struggle as we had to learn to work in a different way. Our business was ok considering as we offered deliveries which was ideal for most people at the time. What makes your business different to others in the same area/field? What sets your business apart from your competitors? The best quality food, a varied menu with something for everyone, fresh fish – cod and haddock - delivered daily even on a Saturday and there's always top customer service! Why do loyal customers return to your business? We love our customers think that the banter. The food is always cooked fresh and is consistent, which keeps our loyal customers happy - this is why they keep coming back. A fish and chip supper What's next? What do the next few months hold for you and your business? We are happy with what we offer. We are known for our food and put our stamp in Warrington as a successful takeaway. We want to keep things manageable so we can continue to give our customers the best money can buy. Watch this space!
