25-06-2014
In less than five years, Funky Gourmet in Keramikos, a young and lively neighbourhood in Athens, tel. +30.210.5242727, conquered two Michelin stars, as many as only another restaurant in Greece (namely Spondi, also in Athens). The two chefs Georgianna Chiliadaki and Nikos Rousssos offer three tasting menus thanks to which it is possible to take a journey across the most typical products in the country, but with unusual perspectives and original, aesthetically impeccable presentations
Some people say Athens is only a stopover. Some say that food in Greece is not good. Well, these people will be very much surprised. Athens is a city that deserves a visit that goes far beyond the Piraeus or the Acropolis. It’s worth spending at least a night here and visit the roofed market, pretending you’re in an eastern market, with meat and fish in fine order in the stands. There’s nothing more to add with regards to the Parthenon, if not that the Acropolis’ new Archaeological Museum, right under the Southern slope of the Acropolis itself, deserves a visit; it is full of archaeological remains, left in open view under the building, as well as of parts of the glorious Parthenon Frieze. The Museum gives an excellent chance to dive into classic Athens without getting lost in the huge National Archaeological Museum. This, with the spirit of the curious traveller in mind. When thinking of the body, and of the palate in particular, the gourmets who want to be at peace with the peninsula need to exit the touristic routes and move to Keramikos, a neighbourhood popular among young Athenians. This area is scarcely interesting during the day, but it livens up at night. You arrive here almost by chance so getting here by taxi, giving precise indications regarding the destination, can turn out to be useful.
A minimalistic dining room will immediately make you forget the classic iconography of Greek restaurants
Langoustine on a shell: one of the dishes included in the three menus at Funky Gourmet
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