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Kafeneio, Manhattan, NY 1919

Kafeneio Greek Coffee House, Manhattan, New York 1919

3 Greek Coffees Among the Best in the World

Is there any doubt that certain Greek coffees would rank among the best coffees in the world? Anyone who sat at a Greek cafe or beachside with a chilled frappe can attest to their incredible flavor. Below is a feature of the 3 Greek coffees that were selected and then the full list of the greatest coffees around the world. Make sure you're drinking one of these amazing coffees while you read!

The Ellinikon Urban Park

What? Athens’s new coastal development is on track to revitalize its defunct airport as Europe’s largest coastal park. The Ellinikon will be an urban center built with sustainability and accessibility from the outset.

Greece #3 of Most Promiscuous Countries

Greek Superstitions Defined

The Greek culture, from ancient to modern times, goes hand in hand with superstition. Today, we will explore some of the most common, as well as uncommon, superstitions followed by ancient (as well as modern) Greeks.

Why has Queen Elizabeth never visited Greece?

In today's video journey, we discuss why Queen Elizabeth has never visited Greece during her entire reign as queen of England.

The Amazing True Colors of Ancient Greece

During the Classical period of ancient Greece (around 5th century BCE), colors played a significant role in various aspects of life, including art, clothing, and architecture. Contrary to the popular modern conception of Greek statues and temples as pristine white marble, many were originally painted in vibrant colors.

Legendary Entrepreneur Tom Carvel

Tom Carvel, born Athanasios Thomas Karvelas, was a Greek-born American entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as the founder of the Carvel Corporation. Born on July 14, 1906, in Greece, he moved to the United States in 1910.

Term Limits, Transparency, & Ostracism in Ancient Greece

The ancient Athenians wanted to avoid tyranny, or one-man rule, at all costs, and thus they invented or adopted the ideas of rotation, accountability, and the use of the lottery. Rotation means term limits. No one could hold the same office for more than a year, except for the members of the Areopagus court (their version of the Supreme Court), who held their posts for life. Everyone else rotated out. People could serve twice in a lifetime.

What Ancient Greece Really Looked Like

This is how ancient Greece really looked like. Here's a reconstruction of Curetes Street in ancient Ephesus.

Athenian Acropolis

Ascending the Acropolis is a breathtaking experience. Unless you are in shape, you really do feel breathless. At first you feel excited, and maybe walk too quickly. By the halfway mark, the calves tighten and breathing becomes heavy.

Ancient Delphi

Zeus released two eagles, East and West, to locate the middle of the Earth's surface. Both landed at Delphi, from then on considered the navel of the universe. Delphi, where two subterranean fault lines intersect, is indeed an extraordinary place, with its dramatic mountain landscape and unusually cool tem-peratures. The Castalian Spring provides sweet, fresh water. Greeks conserved such special places by calling them sanctuaries and marking the territory as sacred.

Pergamon's Ancient Theater

Most Greek city-states had theaters. Pergamon, or modern Bergama, near Miletus in Turkey, has a well-preserved theater that held 10,000 people. The steep slope afforded a marvelous view of the landscape, but the stage held people's attention. The 78 rows of seats are divided into three sections, built into the natural cliff of the acropolis. Pergamon has been continuously excavated since 1878 by the German Archaeological Institute.

Ancient Olympia

Unique and wonderful places inspired the Greeks, who built temples and sanctuaries there.

Fascinating Facts About Greek Wine

Greek wine has been produced in Greece for over 4000 years, making the country one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. The ancient Greeks were pioneers of viticulture and oenology, and they also were the ones who spread the art of winemaking to many parts of Europe.

The Evzones at the Acropolis

Every Sunday just before sunset, the Evzones, make their way up the sacred hill of the Acropolis to take down the Greek flag flying proud high above the city. The uniforms have special historical symbolism. The skirts (foustanella) have 400 pleats, which recall the harsh 400 year Ottoman occupation while the shoes (tsarouchia) have 60 nails in their soles that make a sound each time they step. This sound is meant to be heard by their Greek ancestors, which tells them: "We are alive, and more importantly, we are free!"

Exploring Santorini Wine Webinar

Join us for Greek Wine Club's first wine webinar Exploring Santorini! As part of our Vines Unknown series, we invited Santorini wine experts John Livanos of Diamond Wine Importers, Stray Dog Gin, and Livanos Restaurant Group as well as Dr. Susanna Hoffman to speak about everyone's favorite island in the sun and the amazing wines made there!

Exploring Crete Wine Webinar

In this great episode of our webinar series, we explore the wondrous and complex world of Crete, Greece and we discuss some history, styles, and structures of the amazing wines produced there. Join us with special guests John Livanos and Kamal Kouiri as we take a journey to Crete!

Food & Wine Demo with Sophia Manatakis

Join us for an amazing cooking demo and wine pairing with Food Network’s Chopped contestant, Chef Sophia Manatakis! Our resident wine expert, Fotios Stamos, will do the honors of pairing Chef Sophia’s exquisite and flavorful dishes.

A Wine Tour of Greece

Join us as we explore the truly wonderous wine-producing regions of Greece and learn what makes these diverse areas so amazing.

Sips & Dips: Cheese Grape Leaf Spread & Squash Blossom Filler

Join us for our latest episode of Sips & Dips with cookbook author and anthropologist, Dr. Susanna Hoffman. We will be exploring the origins of the many dishes and recipes that Susanna will demonstrate for us through this series. Susanna, will provide in depth and detailed information about every recipe and how significant it was to our Greek culture throughout the years. Our wine expert, Fotios Stamos, will be pairing the wines with each recipe to highlight the dynamics of the match.

The Faces Behind the Greek Wine Renaissance

Learn the faces behind the Greek Wine Renaissance! Watch our webinar and learn about the amazing people bringing Greek wine to the forefront!

Exploring Nemea Wine Webinar

We had an amazing webinar learning about the rich history and fascinating facts on the historical region of Nemea in Greece. Dr. Susanna Hoffman and Johnny Livanos guest hosted for this truly awe inspiring segment of this captivating region. Grab a glass and join us!