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Showtime! MasterChef Italia Features Santorini, Its Sunset & Food

Santorini takes center stage yet again this time for its culinary secrets, stunning sunsets and warm hospitality when MasterChef Italia airs on Sky Uno.

CNN Says Margi Hotel’s Patio Among ‘Best New Restaurants for 2017’

Situated on the Athens Riviera, the Margi Hotel’s very own The Patio restaurant has been named by CNN as one of the best new restaurants in the world for 2017.

Heraklion Chamber Taps into Culinary Heritage for Sustainable Tourism

The Heraklion Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Crete, has approved funds for the region’s participation in the Regional Culinary Heritage Europe network’s MEDFEST program which taps into local culinary tradition for the creation of sustainable tourist destinations.

‘Greek Breakfast’ Currently Served in 800 Hotels in Greece

Since the launch of the "Greek Breakfast" initiative in 2010, a total of 800 hoteliers across Greece have incorporated local products into their morning offerings, upgrading their quality, promoting local gastronomic traditions and paving the way for financial benefits for local...

Palates Warming Up for 1st Santorini Int’l Wine Tourism Congress

Lovers (and experts) of the vine will meet on the Greek island of Santorini on October 14-16 for the 1st International Wine Tourism Congress (IMIC 2016) to be hosted at the Petros M Nomikos Conference Center in Firostefani.

Worldchefs Congress Brings Culinary Experts to Thessaloniki

This year’s Worldchefs Congress & Expo saw 990 internationally renowned master chefs, 34 speakers, 40 competitors and 97 promising professionals from 86 countries bring the best culinary practices to Thessaloniki last month.

‘Dinner in the Sky’ in Athens to Say Goodbye for the Winter

“Dinner in the Sky" on October 5 will say farewell for the winter, after having offered the most unique and special meals - at a height of 50 meters - to more than 3,000 visitors from over 72 countries.

Celestyal Launches Special Autumn Wine & Dine Cruises… Greek Style

Under the motto “Stories of Greek Eno-gastronomy”, Celestyal Cruises announces the launch of a series of autumn voyages dedicated to fine Greek wine and food.

Masterchef Italia Cooks Greek Style in Santorini

MasterChef Italia, the Italian version of the popular culinary talent show MasterChef, chose Santorini for an episode of its sixth season.

Kranidi Fest to Reveal Secrets of Olive & Oil

The 5th Olive Oil and Olive Festival is set to reveal the secrets of nature’s golden gift this weekend in the village of Kranidi in the Argolid on July 30-31.

Cycladic Cuisine Served Up with Pride at Sifnos Fe(a)st

The Greek island of Sifnos will be holding its annual Festival of Cycladic Gastronomy “Nikolaos Tselementes”, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, bringing foods from the islands to the table on September 8, 9 and 10 at the village of Artemonas.

‘Dinner in the Sky’ Serves Brussels, Marks 10th Anniversary

"Dinner in the Sky" earlier this month marked its 10th anniversary with 10 Michelin-star chefs whipping up a meal for 220 people on 10 platforms simultaneously raised over Brussels.

Incredible Edibles @ Athens Street Food Fest this Weekend

It’s all about eating, meeting and fun at the Athens Street Food Festival which kicks off on Friday and runs through to May 29 at the old depot (Pireos & Emrou sts) in Gazi.

‘Tear of the Pine’ takes Greece’s Retsina Wine to New Levels

The age-old Greek favorite retsina wine came into the spotlight last week during a special event at the Varoulko Seaside restaurant with the Kechris Domaine celebrating a decade of one of its prized products.

Mt Athos Area Cuisine Takes the Spotlight @ Kouzina 2016

With the Mediterranean Diet at its core, this year’s Mount Athos Area Kouzina events kick off on May 15 featuring a month full of food and culinary events dedicated to the products and cuisine of the Mount Athos region in northern Greece.

Tourism & Much More at 1st ‘Ellados Gefsi’ Fair

Greek gastronomy, tourism and culture will be the themes of the first “Ellados Gefsi” (Taste of Greece) fair to take place at the Peristeri Exhibition Center on April 15-18.

World’s Best Olive Oils in London Spotlight at Aristion 2016 Awards

Insightfully dubbed "liquid gold”, a collection of the world’s finest olive oils will take center stage on April 9-10, in London, during the 8th Aristion 2016 Awards.

Greek Gastronomy Goes to Hollywood, Join the Team

The sights and tastes of Greece will go to Hollywood via the annual Athens International Culinary Film Festival (AICFF) on June 1-5 as part of the 10th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), which marks its 10-year anniversary this year.

Seventh ‘Sympossio’ to Introduce ‘Greek Street Food’ to Europe

The "Sympossio" Greek gourmet touring event will soon embark on its seventh journey to European cities to promote Greece’s products and gastronomic culture.

Attica Winemakers Seek Ways to Promote ‘Savatiano’ Variety

The significance of preserving and promoting the Attica vineyard was the focus of a recent presentation by the Attica Vineyards Winemakers Association (ENOAA).