Food & Drink
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Melbourne cafes now selling the most expensive coffee in the world at $150 a cup
Melbourne is synonymous with good coffee, but how much money are consumers willing to part with for their morning cuppa? How does $150.00 sound? Yes you read right. According to …
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New ‘Greek Mark’ of labeling for olives and olive oil
New legislation in Greece that was introduced back in August enables a quality mark that will distinguish Greek olive products in foreign markets. The mark is awarded by the Elgo-Dimitra …
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Birdman dives into Athens and gets personal
On recently opening a sleek new Japanese pub in the burgeoning multicultural foodie neighbourhood just below Syntagma Square, Athens butcher and chef Aris Vezene told Neos Kosmos that the motivation …
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The weight plan changing lives
Maria Akritidis remembers when she was at her heaviest. Exhausted, just getting out of bed most mornings was a struggle, let alone walking up a flight of stairs, and as …
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Two Greek bars amongst the world’s best
It is no secret that the financial crisis has had quite the effect on Greece’s culinary and bar scene over the last decade. The need to survive has spiked creativity, …
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Hats off: Six Greek-owned restaurants make Australia’s Good Food Guide for 2019
Australia’s Good Food Guide for 2019 is out and six of Neos Kosmos’ favourite Greek-owned restaurants have received the much-anticipated hats. The annual audit of Australian dining has convened and come up with …
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Putting the spotlight on the Mediterranean diet
With a rise in obesity and chronic disease, so too have the number of fad diets promising a quick fix. But the key is finding an option that is sustainable …
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Mediterranean diet – and especially Greek cuisine – helps prevent depression
In a recent study published by scientists at University College London (UCL), a connection has been made between gastrointestinal bacteria and mental health. Of the 41 studies included in their analysis, four …
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YIAYIA RECIPE SERIES: The evolution of Greek cooking in the diaspora
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, or pita for that matter. For Penelope Efthimiadis, it’s that very smell that to this day transports her back to …
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Alatonero: A true taste of the Greek islands right around Melbourne’s corner
If you are up for a trip down Mornington Peninsula, then you should not miss out on the opportunity to visit Alatonero, the Greek-est looking restaurant in McCrae – bright, …