Visiting Athens: Zonar's-Vienna sweet life meets Parisian chic.

Zonar's is the most iconic café in Athens. 

I have always loved visiting beacause of its impeccable service and its olde Athens atmosphere. 

It has recently been renovated and it is even warmer and more welcoming. 

I had a freshly squeezed grapefruit juice which was so refreshing,

I had a quiet discussion 

and I had the time to have a look at the art and general atmospher vreated by the warm wood , the architectural and decorative details and the touches of  early 20th century deco. 

Outside, Athens looked so much more beautiful, with a touch of 

Vienna sweet life with Parisian chic.

The story of Zonars begins in August ’39 when it was first introduced in the corner of Panepistimiou and Voukourestiou. Today, 75 years later, history is being rewritten, with the two brothers Spyros and Chrysanthos Panas undertaking the management to reopen the historic Zonars and reintroducing to the public Classic Greek Recipes of the historic restaurant as well as adding new dishes to the menu.

The historic place hosted over the years in its elegant and luxurious environment, many of the greatest personalities of the last century as Odysseas Elytis, Nikos Gatsos, Manos Hatzidakis, Melina Mercouri, Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn and many others

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Royal in Athens

Did I trick you into reading this post , by its title?

I hope I did, because Royal doesn't get any more royal than this rest-bar in the heart of Athens.

It used to be one of the residences of King Otto and Queen Amalia, the first loving king and queen of Greece at the beginning of the 19th century.

Today the residence at 16-18 Kalamiotou str. is a lovely greek-with-a-twist restaurant and bar with cocktails like the one named after Helen of Troy. Between Hera, goddess of marriage, this queen of Sparta, chose Aphrodite, goddess of love. I very much feel for her!

Do let me know when you visit Athens! 

I'll be glad to show you around the best unseen spots of us locals, at a very reasonable fee. 

xoxo

Greek Weddings In Athens

Hello and welcome to my regular Thursday post on organising your future wedding and honeymoon in Greece. Actually, you do not need read this only if you are planning a wedding, as we shall be covering areas that will provide you with ideas for a trip or a vacation in Greece. Today, I am going to show you around some of Athens' most fashionably chic venues for your wedding (or second honeymoon) party.

The number one place to have your party, any kind of party, is Island. It is situated along the road to Sounio and the magnificent temple of Poseidon, the sea-god. There is a Greek Orthodox church amidst the ancient olive groves, excellent food, seating for any number of guests from the secluded and private to the cosmopolitan.



The other place to see and be seen is Akrotiri, in the Agios Kosmas area, along the Athenian Riviera. With a capacity of up to 3000, it is the place to be if you want a trully big, young and noisy wedding in Athens.

A relatively quieter yet young and elegant choice for the beau monde is Coast. Situated by the coast, in the Voula area, the Coast can accomodate and cater for all kinds of functions, including weddings.


If on the other hand you are looking for some old world glamour, I have the perfect suggestions for you. See you here next Thursday for the most chic and preppy wedding and social events venues in the Athens area. Till then, don't stop dreaming!