Food & Drink
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From lab to plate: Greek Australian’s cultured meat now approved in Australia
Alternate meat products have been talked about for years and now some are about to hit the plates in Australia. Greek Australian led cell-based meat company Vow has been given …
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Lesvos Food Fest returns to share the island’s tastes and traditions
Lesvos is gearing up to once again host one of its most significant cultural events in the Lesvos Food Fest. The 2025 edition (and sixth overall) will take place from …
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Baking stories: George Diakomichalis and the sweet taste of heritage
George Diakomichalis is renowned in Adeliade for Kalymnos Pastries and has garnered profile as the host of TV show ‘Let’s Eat with George’. If there’s one thing most can agree …
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Tasting the wines of Amyndeon – The Kontosoros Guest House and the Anzacs of Vevi
One of the pleasures of following the Anzac trail across Greece are encounters with local people and their varied cuisines. This is one of the reasons that I love returning …
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Achilles Tavern: Where tradition is served on the plate
It’s no coincidence that for the past six years, Achilles Tavern in Malvern East has been a beloved destination for lovers of authentic Greek cuisine. From the very first bite, …
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Where history is served on a plate: A culinary journey with Meni Valle in Halkidiki
Cookbook author Meni Valle is organising a culinary retreat in mid-September that “combines Greek food, wine, and visual storytelling, in one of my favourite places in the world – Halkidiki, …
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Food from the heart – A review of ‘Ela na Fáme!’ by Eleftheria Amanatidis
One of my favourite areas of Greece is the north. It’s not just that its steeped in history and that the physical environment is so varied – with high mountains, …
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From family table to national shelves: Olympian Foods marks 25 years of Greek tradition
It all began in 1999, with a handful of traditional recipes and a whole lot of heart. Driven by nostalgia for the flavours of home and a deep sense of …
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A feast for the fast: Chora’s Easter celebration of Hellenic culinary living heritage
Chora – The Heart of Northcote hosted a nistisimo (fasting) dinner on Thursday March 20, curated by celebrated cookbook author Meni Valle. Over 100 guests gathered in the Axion Estin …
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New owners, same heart: Philhellene’s fresh chapter with Paul & Anna
Philhellene is where one returns to, time and time again, for its food as much as its spirit. Located on Mt Alexander Road in Moonee Ponds, there is something about …