Spring nights had me a blast

This is another post for another city. A city that is not just close to my heart; a city that has rather defined and formed my whole heart. 

This is a post with some flavour of Athens in May; just a spoonfull, just a taste. Of the vibe and scent and people that make Athens such a special place.

Every city has a story to tell. A story that is carefully and respectfully kept in its museums' protective walls. The Museum of the City of Athens is hidden in King Otho's first home. And this home has a wonderful garden. Where Black Duck café is now located. Where you drink your coffee under the shadow of Amalia's palmtree and you feel excited. In the same way as when you discover a treasure in the cellar. Please make sure to ask for Leonidas' guided tour upon arrival. Or stay in the shadow...

Every girl has some interesting stories to share. And meeting your girlfriends to share those is a serious job. Which cannot happen anywhere. It can only happen where it feels right. Where you open the menu and think that there is not enough time to taste everything. A bottle of wine and a 3-hour dinner later, a big hug and a promise that we won't let us miss each other again. Because we loved the place, the food and the way they made us feel in Cookoovaya.

Every new place has a story to write. And the guys at the Pure Juice Bar definitely narrate a colourful, fresh and happy story. D and T behind the counter, mixing pineapple with orange and kale with avocado while chatting, laughing and offering hand-made cookies and cake. You get your juice and you get the vibe. 

Every teracce has some silence to enjoy. The sound of serenity. The only sound you need when you climb on the highest rock and stare at that heavenly place, called Athens. You pick a spot at Couleur Locale and you don't move. You stay there and enjoy the sun going down together with a cocktail. You try the doughnuts (pretend you're Greek and call them "loukoumades") with cheese and honey and take a glimpse of life in the light.

Every loo has a story to hide. And when you talk about its loos you know that the place is special. With quirky decoration, pretty floor and loads of interesting faces. You walk in, order your drink and take the stairs down. To the ladies' in Bios.

Every name has a day to celebrate. And that name is so dear to us that finds us celebrating it in Tomoe - the new talk of the (North side of the) town sushi restaurant. Classy, slick and with good feng shui. Amazing food, smiley people and a beautiful aquarium. Just don't miss the eggplant starter.

Every lovely night has a light spring breeze and the scent of jasmine in the air to enjoy. That night was a night for a lovely dinner, with a beloved old friend. And it was spent with F in Cava Vinifera where we tasted the best Greek wines. We captured all the aromas and moved onto the restaurant next door, where we had a lush dinner in a house that we wished was our grandparents' and a garden that we wished we could stay in for the whole night. The colours, the light, the ambiance were the best decoration for a long due catch up over some dishes that reminded me why Greece tastes of delicious food. And good food in Greek is: "Geuseis". 

And this is only the beginning. Summer is just around the corner. And you are about to book your tickets. And come find me. I'll be somewhere in the sun.

xO