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Artichaut: Fashion in… layers

By: | March 21st, 2015 | 0 Comment

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Artichaut, which is French for artichoke, might seem like an odd name for a shop that sells items like bracelets and scarves, but Katerina and Maria who run it chose the name for its symbolism: the artichoke, they point out…

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Patisserie Glykisma: The sweet temptation in the lane

By: | October 24th, 2014 | 0 Comment

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A picturesque lane runs through the center of Poros Town behind the fish and meat market. As you walk down this lane, the aromas of butter, cinnamon, chocolate, and vanilla lure you to Glykisma, a delightful little patisserie with a…

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The wooden trays of “Spiliada”

By: | June 14th, 2014 | 0 Comment

At Spiliada, there’s no need to check the menu. Jenny and Lakis, the owners, come straight to your table with large wooden trays laden with a surprising assortment of cold and hot meze. These are sharing dishes so you’ll get…

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A diferent view from Regatta Cocktail Bar

By: | June 14th, 2014 | 0 Comment

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Regatta is worth visiting for its location alone: the first floor of an industrial-deco-influenced building with a view over the town’s main road and the harbor. It’s this view, which like a wide-angle lens takes in the lake-like bay seemingly…

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Meze Meze

By: | May 2nd, 2014 | 0 Comment

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Meze-Meze delivers what its name promises: an extensive selection of meze, the Greek equivalent of sharing dishes to accompany ouzo, wine, or beer. Located at the far end of Pounta, its seaside tables offers wonderful views of the town and…