Evripidou Street
the Delicatessen Street
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On Evripidou street you may find the delicacy called “pastourma”, a variation of pastrami. It is dehydrated goat, beef, lamb or, and the best, camel meat, covered with a cumin paste called tsemeni, prepared with distinctive herbs, garlic, and hot paprika which gives it its distinctive taste. There are at least two shops renowned for their cold cuts, namely Miran and Arapian.
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Also on Evripidou Street among the several stores, are the cheese shops Bitsika, Arcadia, and Zouridakis known for their expansive selection of the finest local cheese varieties from all over the country. Evripidou Street is also famous for herbs and spices, seasonings, nuts and dried fruit! We strongly recommend that you visit Bahar or Elixir! You will encounter wonderful stuff you never even knew they existed!
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 | Athens Central Market Experience with Lunch No trip to Athens is complete without some time spent exploring Varvakios; Join us at The Greek Kitchen, we know the area inside and out, it's where we're based after all. Omonia might have a less than perfect reputation but it's actually a vibrant, historical area packed with amazing places to shop, eat and drink. We want to show you this side of the neighborhood along with food tastings, shots of local liquor and a tasty lunch back at The Greek Kitchen cooking studio. |
Landmarks | Sightseeing
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Museums |
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Arapian cold cuts.
ShoppingDozens of stores with tools for all trades and clothing for all purposes. On 32, Athinas St. check out the Spyros Syllas store with utensils of all sorts carved in wood.
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Elixir herbs and spices.
Dine & WineIn the area around the Central Market you will also find small restaurants with fresh -from the market- food, attracting Athenians especially after midnight.
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Zouridakis Foods from Crete.
Coffee | Pastry | SnacksThere is a small grove on the Varvakeios Square across the street which is now landscaped, with several cafes, and offers an opportunity to take a break from the frenzy of the market.
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 | Lets Cook and Eat Together Athens Cooking Class This culinary tour is unique! You will visit the Central Market of Athens in the heart of the commercial center of the city, the Central Meat and Fish Markets, you will learn stories and myths of Athens and you will end up cooking and eating together in a open-air community kitchen. |
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Noteworthy
Miran deli.
Miran: A tradition of 90 years
Everything started with the craving and passion of Miran Kourounlian, from Caesarea in Cappadocia, the founder the business. He started in 1915 in Constantinople and from there to the island of Chios, and then to Palea Kokkinia. Today, the retail can be found on 45 Evripidou St., off Athinas Street, selling pastourma (seasoned beef/camel meat), soujouk (seasoned beef meat in sausage form) and all sorts of meat and cheese varieties. Visit them at the store or at www.miran.gr. |
