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11 > THE INITIATIVE > THE PREVIEW > ATHENS ON A BUDGET > GREEN MAP > TASTE FRONT
> GREAT DATES > 2BOARD PICKS > THE EXPERTS
rosebud
Α Foodie’s Green Guide
Menus with environmental principles and cuisine that pays hoMage to local produce lead το an
alternative gastronoMic route ατ the centre of athens. | Μενού Με οικολογικες αρχες και κούζινες
πού τιΜούν τα ντοπια προϊοντα ςύνθετούν εναν εναλλακτικο γαςτρονοΜικο χαρτη ςτο κεντρο.
A and swaha with organic soy mince (avocadoathens.
few years ago nobody could picture an
organic restaurant, such as the innovative
com). However, one does not have to become veg-
healthy bistro nice n easy, becoming the
etarian to appreciate the mushroom burger served
with Florina peppers, the tofu souvlaki or a pizza with
talk of the town; nor could they imagine
the classic hangout on skoufa str., Rosebud, taking
an unexpected vegan turn. All "green" restaurants handmade vegetarian sausage at Rosebud; in fact,
the famed hangout won distinctions from tripAd-
had to reach adulthood before being embraced by visor this year for these very dishes (rosebud.gr).
the city’s foodie scene. Among the first to adopt of course, a steaming cup of tea could not be miss-
organic ingredients on its menu, giantes in exar- ing from this healthy, new age approach to eat-
chia has been introducing affordable healthy cui- ing, and especially if it is accompanied by organic
sine to Athenians and beyond for years; selections desserts and homemade pies as it is at paionia.
include smoked mackerel with black eyed beans, the “tea Road” also passes by the funky tables
marjoram and verbena vinaigrette, as well as a at pure bliss, where you can enjoy a mug of in-
choice of organic wines an bios 5 beers (yiantes. dian tea with ginger and grapefruit, or black tea
gr). seasonal produce such as mustard leaves with strawberry and champagne to accompany
from Crete, meat from the island of schinousa your mastic-flavoured pasta or potato lasagna.
and goat sausage from Drama travel all the way We continue on to Juicy bee, the first exclusively
to plaka, to 2mazi restaurant (2mazi.gr), while in organic juice bar located on the first floor of the
Kolonaki, Christos Athanasiadis (chef at nice n ApiVitA experience store; juices prepared with
easy) creates exclusive recipes with fresh leaves the state-of-the-art cold-press juicer preserve
and stems of moringa superfood (niceneasy.gr). great nutritional value, while smoothies are en-
A few doors down, it restaurant is preparing or- riched with superfoods and snacks follow the prin- bottom: Angelos giotopoulos
ganic wild rice with rocket, parmesan and aged ciples of raw foodism. our green journey comes
vinegar sauce (itrestaurant.gr). to an end – just hop off your bicycle at Handlebar,
handlebar A constantly increasing vegetarian and vegan crowd Athens’ first cycle bar, which boasts a design flair
flock to Avocado restaurant to savour its vegan pizzas and delicious vegetarian options (handlebar.gr).
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11 > THE INITIATIVE > THE PREVIEW > ATHENS ON A BUDGET > GREEN MAP > TASTE FRONT
> GREAT DATES > 2BOARD PICKS > THE EXPERTS
rosebud
Α Foodie’s Green Guide
Menus with environmental principles and cuisine that pays hoMage to local produce lead το an
alternative gastronoMic route ατ the centre of athens. | Μενού Με οικολογικες αρχες και κούζινες
πού τιΜούν τα ντοπια προϊοντα ςύνθετούν εναν εναλλακτικο γαςτρονοΜικο χαρτη ςτο κεντρο.
A and swaha with organic soy mince (avocadoathens.
few years ago nobody could picture an
organic restaurant, such as the innovative
com). However, one does not have to become veg-
healthy bistro nice n easy, becoming the
etarian to appreciate the mushroom burger served
with Florina peppers, the tofu souvlaki or a pizza with
talk of the town; nor could they imagine
the classic hangout on skoufa str., Rosebud, taking
an unexpected vegan turn. All "green" restaurants handmade vegetarian sausage at Rosebud; in fact,
the famed hangout won distinctions from tripAd-
had to reach adulthood before being embraced by visor this year for these very dishes (rosebud.gr).
the city’s foodie scene. Among the first to adopt of course, a steaming cup of tea could not be miss-
organic ingredients on its menu, giantes in exar- ing from this healthy, new age approach to eat-
chia has been introducing affordable healthy cui- ing, and especially if it is accompanied by organic
sine to Athenians and beyond for years; selections desserts and homemade pies as it is at paionia.
include smoked mackerel with black eyed beans, the “tea Road” also passes by the funky tables
marjoram and verbena vinaigrette, as well as a at pure bliss, where you can enjoy a mug of in-
choice of organic wines an bios 5 beers (yiantes. dian tea with ginger and grapefruit, or black tea
gr). seasonal produce such as mustard leaves with strawberry and champagne to accompany
from Crete, meat from the island of schinousa your mastic-flavoured pasta or potato lasagna.
and goat sausage from Drama travel all the way We continue on to Juicy bee, the first exclusively
to plaka, to 2mazi restaurant (2mazi.gr), while in organic juice bar located on the first floor of the
Kolonaki, Christos Athanasiadis (chef at nice n ApiVitA experience store; juices prepared with
easy) creates exclusive recipes with fresh leaves the state-of-the-art cold-press juicer preserve
and stems of moringa superfood (niceneasy.gr). great nutritional value, while smoothies are en-
A few doors down, it restaurant is preparing or- riched with superfoods and snacks follow the prin- bottom: Angelos giotopoulos
ganic wild rice with rocket, parmesan and aged ciples of raw foodism. our green journey comes
vinegar sauce (itrestaurant.gr). to an end – just hop off your bicycle at Handlebar,
handlebar A constantly increasing vegetarian and vegan crowd Athens’ first cycle bar, which boasts a design flair
flock to Avocado restaurant to savour its vegan pizzas and delicious vegetarian options (handlebar.gr).
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