Where to eat, drink and binge in the quiet northeastern suburb
By Alex Kavdas & Eleni Zoe
It's understandable for Holargos to escape your memory when making plans. Nestled between downtown and the hubs of Agia Paraskevi and Halandri, it's not the first choice for many. But once you discover that its tree-lined streets are filled with all-day cafes, restaurants and bars, you'll forget the reasons you haven't been visiting more often. Here, nine spots that will reignite your love for the suburb.
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Fani Meze
Be honest: Sometimes you choose restaurants based on how good they’ll look on Instagram. Open only since February 2016, the photogenic Fani Meze is located inside a repurposed old house and decorated with black-and-white photographs from old Greek movies. Add classic taverna chairs, tables and a rustic fireplace, and you won’t want to sit outside even as the weather warms up. But venture there anyway, because a lovely garden beckons. Wherever you choose to plonk down, you’ll be served the same delicious meze sourced from all across the country. Try the meatballs spiked with ouzo, chargrilled talagani cheese with a tomato marmalade, Cretan apaki featuring smoked pork marinated with vinegar and spices, and the traditional Thessalonikean cheese delicacy known as Bougiourdi.
Where: Aspasias 91, Holargos
When: Tues.-Sat., 4 p.m.-midnight; Sun., noon-8 p.m.
How: For reservations, call on 210 651 1124. More info on Facebook.
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