CUISINE CHRONICLES

Loved by locals and tourists alike, we've listed some ravishing restaurants for you to add to your international itinerary when soaking up the sun on holiday.

- BY SJAAN VAN DER PLOEG

Down cobbled streets, along a frothy shoreline or hidden behind unmarked doors... Under clear nights with glistening stars, next to cold stone walls decorated with cascading leaves, where the hum of chatter fills the air or the rustling of trees calms the mind... Around the world there are thousands of spaces with cutlery being shined, floors being swept and placards being switched to read 'open'. Fresh produce moving from truck to fridge, glasses clinking as they settle against a shelf, servers on a mission, dancing to their designated section, pouring oodles of wine, folding menus, smiling goodbyes.

Every country, city and town holds stories of their restaurants, cafés and wine bars - it's where memories are made, taste buds are satisfied and company is shared. Whether you're interested in vibrant culture or a more calming atmosphere, there is a seat for you at one of these tables.

GREECE

Crowd favourite:

Mironi in Athens

Mironi celebrates traditional Greek cuisine. With walls of stone and wooden tables, the open plan atmosphere sings 'togetherness'. Plates are smashed with "hoorahs", live music fills the air and freshly sourced produce is prepared with precision. Moussaka, fresh prawns and glittering cocktails don the tables, while grilled vegetables, squid and baklava are scooped and spooned until completion.

For brews and bakes:

Karamanlidika in Athens