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gourmet getaway

The Constant Italian Chef

The all-time classic Sale Bianco initiates us to what the food lovers call “mangia bene”.

Pair your mouthwatering dish with a glass of fine wine from the impressive international wine list. B oasting a gracious manorial style and a menu that pays homage to the Italian cuisine, Sale Bianco is the sole proof that classic can be timeless. For 12 delicious years, its kitchen is the scenery where knowledge is married to tradition and combined with high quality of raw materials. No matter how many times you may visit it, the experience is always an ode to Italian gastronomy. The soul of Sale Bianco, chef Salvatore Andolina, has a flair for truffle which is demonstrated beautifully in the menu. It makes perfect sense, if you consider that every strong memory you may have from Italian tastes is blessed with a touch of truffle! And yet, it will not surprise us if that memory was created inside the atmospheric interior of Sale Bianco. This is the precious corner to enjoy delectable dishes made of the authentic love to stir emotions. How is that materialized? Through very selected products and fresh ingredients that upgrade the taste of a genuine pizza or a hearty risotto, not to mention the irresistible carpaccio. A pasta lover or not, one is certain once you pass the entrance of that gastronomic myth in Glyfada and taste the handmade tagliatelle of Salvatore Andolina. You will definitely become one!  Sale Bianco Markou Botsari 10, Glyfada Tel: +30 2108986301 salebianco.gr

Athenian Gastronomic Delights

Enjoy never-ending sea views as you dine on inspiring Japanese fusion cuisine at Matsuhisa Athens.

Executive chef Tony Vratsanos re-creates the magic of the legendary cuisine fusing Peruvian and Japanese flavors. A cknowledged as one of the hottest dining destinations in Athens, this outpost of the globally renowned Nobu restaurant network offers a spectacularly beautiful seaside setting. Located within the Astir Palace, Matsuhisa Athens, designed by New York’s famous Rockwell Group, is purely magical, whatever the occasion, be it a business lunch or dinner, an anniversary, birthday, a romantic dinner for two or simply fine dining with friends. Minimal and organic in design, and surrounded by abundant greenery, magnificent views overlooking the Saronic Gulf during the day, overwhelmingly beautiful sunsets and dining under a blanket of stars as they shine bright in the night sky, provide the perfect backdrop for a truly wonderful gastronomic journey. At the helm of the kitchen, Executive chef Tony Vratsanos and Head Chef Thomas Kourakos re-create the magic of the legendary cuisine fusing Peruvian and Japanese flavors that encompasses chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s classics known all over the globe. With a wide-ranging menu packed with peerless dishes originally conceived by the legendary chef, diners can expect sashimi, sushi, entrees, starters as well as exemplary desserts with curated wine lists and phenomenal cocktails completing the perfect dining experience. Finally, the UMI Bar is a great place to unwind and meet friends for Martinis and expertly mixed cocktails crafted by Matsuhisa’s bartenders alongside a delicious variety of Nobu tapas dishes.  Matsuhisa Athens, (Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens) Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni, Athens Tel: +302108960510 matsuhisaathens.com

gourmet getaway

A Culinary Fairytale

Ambrosia’s Mediterranean and neoclassical Greek menu is based on fresh local produce from the island of Santorini with unmatchable views of the Aegean Sea.

Even the name is heavenly, and, rightly, so is the view. Located at the village of Oia, this charming restaurant, with its own distinctive style, attracts the attention of foodies in Santorini. Against a backdrop of the dramatic volcano and the Aegean Sea, Ambrosia’s Cycladescentric romanticism is the perfect choice for a candlelight dinner. Overlooking the Caldera, the restaurant terrace offers a private romantic dining experience, or one can opt for the restaurant’s stunning interior. Watching the sun go down with a glass of Greek wine in hand is a memory well worth sharing at one of the most romantic restaurants in Europe. Visitors flock to Santorini’s western side at the sunset hour, to see the spectacular show of colors as the sky turns golden, orange, red, and purple. The food at Ambrosia works hard to distract you, however, with Greek dishes such as mint-scented lamb cutlets and sautéed shrimp in mastic sauce. Beyond the expertise of the traditional dishes served, the chef’s high art is working miracles with the perfection of the world-famous, Greek cuisine. In this incredible picturesque eatery that seems untouched by time you can be part of one of the most breathtaking sceneries around the world.  Ambrosia Restaurant Oia, Santorini Tel: +30 22860 71413 restaurant-ambrosia.com

Ambrosia’s menu features sea food brought daily from the market at Fira, as well as traditional vegetarian dishes.