Eating is undeniably a very important part of traveling to Greece. In this section of The Greek Vibe you will find all you need to know about Greek food experience, Greek eating habits and traditions, Greek specialty food products, vegan and vegetarian options, ordering, and all food-related stories that make a trip to Greece special.
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- All You Need to Know About Greece’s Unique Retsina Wine
The ultimate guide to the Ancient Greek retsina wine and all the reasons why you should definitely taste it during you trip to Greece. - Tested Places to Find Vegan or Vegetarian Foods in Athens
Great places in Athens, where vegans and vegetarians can find the best plant-based and dairy-free dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients and flair. - Greek Honey: A Divine Gift of Health
From health experts and chefs to royalty and gourmands, everyone admits Greek honey is special. Find out all you need to know. - All The Wonderful Reasons Why You Should Visit Cyprus
Looking for a vacation that combines sea, sun, great food, affordable prices, genuine experiences and serene mountain getaways? Visit Cyprus. - How to Prepare the Best Tsiknopempti BBQ Feast Like a Greek
The ultimate tips on how to host the best Tsiknopempti barbeque feast like a Greek. Meat-lovers start grilling! Carnival is here! - Meet A World Famous Greek Raisin
Juicy, tangy and sweet: Ladies and gentlemen, meet the naturally sun-dried Corinth raisin, which also goes by the name: Zante currant and is a tiny wonder unique to Greece. - A Pomegranate Full of Wishes for Greek New Year
It is tradition in Greece to smash a pomegranate on the first day of the New Year because it brings abundance, good luck and prosperity. - Travel to Greece from Your Home in 7 Easy Steps
Dreaming of Greece but can’t make it yet. No worries. You can always bring a bit of Greece into your heart and home with these 7 easy steps. - The Greek ‘Panegyri’ and Why You Shouldn’t Miss It
If there’s one thing you should absolutely NOT miss when visiting Greece, then that is the town “panegyri” – a special outdoor happening that is best enjoyed in the summer. - All About Greek Avgotaracho: Messolonghi’s Luxury Bottarga
All you need to know about ‘avgotaracho’ or Greek bottarga from Messlonghi. The ultimate guide to buying, eating and enjoying the specialty food product. - Melitzazz: A Famous Greek Eggplant and its Festival
For over a decade, the folks in the Peloponnese village of Leonidio pay tribute to their prized possession: the eggplant (or Tsakoniki Melitzana) with Melitzzazz, one of the most interesting food festivals in Greece. - All You Wanted to Know About Greek Beers
Greek beer? From Mt Olympus to Santorini, beer lovers in Greece are making some pretty great Greek craft beers. This is all you need to know. - Ypovrichio: The Greek ‘Submarine’ Spoon Sweet
The “Greek submarine” or “Ypovrichio” is a white chewy sweet flavored with vanila or mastiha and served on a spoon dipped in a long glass of crystal cold water. - Hands-on Learning About Food Traditions on Crete
Long before the world understood the importance of culinary legacies, their impact on health and wellbeing, community prosperity and local economies, this US-born dreamer made her way to Crete and set up a humble refuge. - This is How to Eat a Greek Spoon Sweet
Greek spoon sweets or “glyka tou koutaliou” can be eaten in the traditional way but are also great as toppings and even dips. - How to Live Long and Happy Like a Greek
15 Greek lifestyle tips that may bring health, happiness and wellbeing even if you’re in the heart of Chicago or in Greenland. - Vassilopita: A Greek New Year’s Cake Bearing Gifts
The vassilopita is a special cake made in Greek households to mark the beginning of a new year. Learn more about the surprises and the rules. - How to Eat Vegan or Vegetarian in Greece
All you need to know about eating and ordering vegan or vegetarian foods and dishes when you’re traveling to Greece. - Fystiki Aeginis: The Fabulous Greek Pistachio
Every year the Greek island of Aegina celebrates its most prized specialty food product: the fine “Fystiki Aeginis” or Aegina pistachio. - Koliva: The Symbolism of a Greek Offering Made for the Dead
In Greece we make “koliva” when a loved one dies. Each ingredient and the preparation steps carry a special symbolism.