Food & Drink
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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 …
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OASIS to launch new decaf coffee at Antipodes Festival
This weekend at the Antipodes Festival, OASIS coffee will be launching their new packaged decaf. “The 2025 Antipodes Festival is the perfect event to launch our refreshed decaf in a …
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Three Food Memories – Bringing back memories through chats about food
When I spoke with catering entrepreneur Savva Savas, host of the Three Food Memories podcast, I didn’t expect to dive into my own food memories, and that’s exactly what we …
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Vasilopita: From Ancient Greece to modern New Year traditions
Why do we call our New Year’s bread Vasilopita, and what’s the significance of the coin hidden within it? Did the ancient Romans have a similar tradition? Whether sweet or …