Hidden treasures on land and sea
We have the Acropolis, one of Athens’ many storied relics, in our sights as we sit down for dinner, but this article is not about retelling tales of Greek antiquity, regardless of how salaciously gay that history is. (And in 2022, who would have thought that a trailer for the MCU’s Thor: Love and Thunder would see the Greek god Zeus blow off all of Chris Hemsworth’s clothes?)
Instead of exploring the past, we plan to uncover some of the modern hidden gems of the Greek capital before venturing by sea to the Cycladean island of Sifnos.
My boyfriend Leigh and I turn our eyes from the Parthenon back down to our empty plates because the dishes at Stoa Fix, where we are eating, are known for being just as visually impressive as Athens’ landmark sights. To find this popup restaurant run by chef Gogo Delogianni, a former contestant, on the rooftop of Mosaikon Hostel, you need to be in the know. Exceptional food can be found in unexpected places, as we discover. The ceviche croaker fish with grapefruit, king prawns, and courgette, peaches, chilli and lime are delightful. And our shared dessert of brioche and mastiha cream, a Greek ingredient made from the sap of the wild pistachio shrub, is so
