A different kind of bougatsa, a New Year’s Eve one and with… a penny at “Phyllosophies” in Heraklion, Crete For those who are unfamiliar with the Greek customs, New Year’s Eve is intertwined with the anticipation of cutting the traditional Vasilopita (meaning Saint Vasileios Pie – instead of the English equivalent Santa Claus” which actually …
Exploring Crete: An Insider’s Touristic Guide of Greece’s Largest and Most Populous Island – Part II Part II – From Elafonisi to Loutro. Exploring hidden spots & beaches of Crete Elafonisi: A Beach Lover’s Dream Nestled on the southwestern coast of Crete, Elafonisi is a coastal paradise that beckons beach lovers with its pristine beauty …
Exploring Crete: An Insider’s Touristic Guide of Greece’s Largest and Most Populous Island Introduction Welcome to Crete, the largest and most populous island in Greece! With its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture, Crete offers a plethora of attractions for every type of traveler. From ancient ruins to pristine beaches, and from charming villages …
All the foods you must definitely try on your vacation in Crete Crete – A culinary paradise Crete is the undisputed leading culinary destination in Greece. In this extraordinary island, food is not just for sustenance, but inextricably connected with the local way of life. Here, eating is an experience bound with the history and …
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Coffee in Heraklion: A path through a centuries-old fairytale In Greece, coffee is a way of life. Greek coffee culture plays an important role in both public and private social life. From old tradition and ibrik coffee to the iconic frappe and today’s third wave, Greece has always embraced coffee in all its forms. The …
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Phyllosophies – The Cretan masters of Phyllo and Bougatsa In Crete, in a prominent spot in the center of Heraklion, right next to the Lions of the Morozini fountain, for 100 years, a historic gourmet restaurant has been living and growing.The chronicle of its existence begins in 1922 with the Asia Minor disaster, when Apostolos …
A Smyrnaian Patisserie (and not only) in the heart of Heraklion Smyrna. An earthly paradise. An abundance oasis and a Middle Eastern sensory feast. Kilometer-long caravans arrived in the city with products from the depths of the East, to be forwarded to European markets, using the largest port in the eastern Mediterranean. Due to this …
Breakfast in Heraklion, Crete. A truly unique experience Crete is a place of incomparable beauty that deeply touches all the senses. Green mountains, steep slopes, deep gorges, sandy beaches, fairy-tale coasts captivate the sight. The smell of wild thyme and oregano, fennel, Cretan dittany and sage enchants the sense of smell. Waterfall roars, the splash …
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The best Bougatsa of Crete The history of bougatsa, according to historical reports, begins with the gastronomic pleasures of the Byzantine Empire and more specifically with Constantinople, before it was conquered by the Turks. Byzantium was famous for its pan sweets as well as its pies, a tradition that continued even after the conquest of …
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