Aspasia’s Athenian Odyssey: A 3-Hour Culinary Experience in the Heart of the City
Duration
Availability
Guided Tour
Overnight Stay
Active Months
Bio Products
Bio Products
Toilets
Toilets
Accessibility
Accessibility
Tasting
Tasting
Dining Services
Dining Services
Retail Shop
Retail Shop
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Transfer Service
Transfer Service
Description
Aspasia, a dynamic hostess from Southern Greece, combines her passion for traditional cooking with her expertise in pharmacy and entrepreneurship to create a delightful culinary experience. Her dishes, inspired by her Maniot heritage, preserve authentic recipes from her childhood. With her warm personality and infectious humor, Aspasia ensures that guests feel at home as they embark on a journey through Greek cuisine and culture.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Discover the hidden side of Athens with Aspasia’s unconventional lunch or dinner experience, where you’ll delve into traditional Greek cooking in a vibrant atmosphere. Nestled in a harmonically decorated house in the heart of Athens’ vibrant neighborhood between Ampelokipi and Kolonaki, Aspasia invites you to a 3-hour culinary session filled with laughter, lively conversation, and delicious dishes. From the picturesque region of Mani, Aspasia brings her warm hospitality and infectious sense of humor to guide you through the preparation of a rich variety of traditional Greek dishes. Conveniently located less than 5 minutes away from the Blue Line metro station Amplelokipi, Aspasia’s event is easily accessible by all means of transportation and is a perfect addition to your Athens sightseeing itinerary, being close to the Acropolis and the historic center of the city. After the culinary adventure, savor the delectable meal you’ve helped create, accompanied by two glasses of crisp white wine per person, and cherish the special memories of Greece that will stay with you forever.
Booking Options
MENU:
APPETIZERS
1. Paximadi Bread with Olives and Graviera Cheese (Graviera is a traditional Greek hard cheese with its flavor ranging from slightly sweet to a bit spicy)
2. Stuffed Long Sweet Peppers (Vegetables filled with feta cheese, herbs like spearmint, and tomatoes)
3. Greek Eggs Kayanas (Scrambled eggs, fresh tomatoes, and cured pork, called siglino)
SALAD
1. Cretan Dakos Salad (Crispy barley rusks with tomato, olive oil, and feta cheese)
MAIN COURSES
1. Greek Meatballs with Yoghurt Sauce (Ground beef, flour, and a selection of Greek spices)
2. Eggplants Imam (Eggplants stuffed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and various herbs and spices)
DESSERTS
1. Ravani (Sweet semolina cake soaked in an aromatic syrup)
DRINKS
1. Two Glasses of White Wine per Person (Winemaking in Greece has a long history of more than 2,500 years)
MENU
APPETIZERS
1. Paximadi Bread with Olives and Graviera Cheese (Graviera is a traditional Greek hard cheese with its flavor ranging from slightly sweet to a bit spicy)
2. Stuffed Long Sweet Peppers (In this vegetarian dish, the vegetables are filled with feta cheese, herbs, such as spearmint, and tomatoes)
3. Greek Eggs Kayanas (Kayanas is a tasty dish from Mani made of scrambled eggs, fresh tomatoes and cured pork, called siglino)
SALAD
1. Cretan Dakos Salad (This fresh salad, one of the most popular Greek dishes, combines uniquely the crispy barley rusks with tomato, olive oil and feta cheese)
MAIN COURSES
1. Greek Meatballs with Yoghurt Sauce (This famous dish, made of ground beef, flour and a selection of Greek spices, is one of the most typical grandmas’ delicacies)
2. Eggplants Imam (A delicious dish consisting of eggplants, stuffed with a savory mixture of onions, tomatoes, garlic, and various herbs and spices.)
DESSERTS
1. Ravani (This sweet semolina cake, soaked in an aromatic syrup, has its origins in Northern Greece)
DRINKS
1. Two Glasses of White Wine per Person (Winemaking in Greece has a long history of more than 2,500 years)
Optional Services
Important Notice
1. Aspasia’s Address: Tsocha 3 – Athens -11521
2. Region: Ampelokipoi
3. Floor: 4