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Mastiha of Chios, Greece’s ‘White Gold’

Mastiha, often referred to as the "Tears of Chios" or the "White Gold of Greece," is a product made exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. Since antiquity, this sticky resin, which seeps from the bark of mastic trees,...

Greek Cuisine Ranked Among Top Three in the World

Greek cuisine has been ranked third best in the world according to ratings compiled by TasteAtlas recently. TasteAtlas is an experiential travel online guide for traditional food that collates authentic recipes, food critic reviews, and research articles about popular ingredients...

Top 10 Strange Greek Foods You May Like (or Not)

Taste is as subjective as beauty and this is why some foods are very common in a culture while outsiders think of them as strange or even weird. Greece does have some of these dishes. We compiled a list of the ones...

Greek Potatoes Rated Best in the World

A potato which grows in several municipalities in northern Greece has placed at the top in the TasteAtlas' "Potatoes" category. TasteAtlas is an experiential travel online guide for traditional food that collates authentic recipes, food critic reviews, and research articles...

The Cretan Who Made Greek Wines Famous in Florida

Greek wines have made a spectacular entry into the hospitality sector in the US, and Florida in particular, with better quality products and improved distribution. Greece has a long history of winemaking, dating back over 6,000 years, and produces a...

Greek Bougatsa Among the Top Breakfasts in the World

The Greek bougatsa has been ranked fourth best breakfast in the world according to ratings compiled by TasteAtlas this week. TasteAtlas is an experiential travel online guide for traditional food that collates authentic recipes, food critic reviews, and research articles...

Thessaloniki: The Undisputed Capital of Greek Sweets

Thessaloniki Capital of Greek Sweets

The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food

Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.

Five Easy Summer Recipes With a Greek Spirit

Multifaceted, bright, refreshing like the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, Greek cuisine has won millions of hearts all over the world. Traditional Greek dishes along with ancient historical sites have become one of the attractions of the country. Thanks to...

Loukoumades: From the Ancient Olympics to the Present Day

Loukoumades, a favorite sweet delicacy that can be found in every Greek city, have a thousand-year history. There is even literary evidence that loukoumades were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks at the Olympics. Many legends are associated with this popular...