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The natural generosity of Greek food – shared plates of fresh, seasonal produce, charcoal, olive oil, wine – enjoyed at a table with people you love, suits the way Australians want to eat now. Meet some of the chefs and restaurateurs leading a Greek dining revival stretching from Adelaide’s seaside...
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Greek food has a way of making simple ingredients feel special. Fresh produce, good olive oil, traditional cooking methods and generous hospitality come together to create food that is comforting, vibrant and made to be shared. For many people, the appeal goes beyond the food itself. Greek dining is about...
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A good Greek pantry doesn’t need to be complicated. A handful of quality ingredients can create the foundation for dishes that are simple, generous and full of flavour. On Ikaria, food has long been shaped by what grows around the home, what comes from the sea and what families preserve...
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In many Greek families, recipes rarely live on a piece of paper. They live in memory, passed from one generation to the next through everyday cooking and family meals. A grandmother might prepare a dish without measuring, while children learn by watching, helping and eventually taking over parts of the...
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Family celebrations have a way of bringing everyone back to the table. Birthdays, anniversaries, milestones and long-overdue catch-ups all become an excuse to order more food, pour another glass and stay a little longer. Greek dining suits these occasions naturally. The food is generous, made for sharing and designed to...
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Date night does not always need to mean dressing up, ordering three courses and watching the clock between each one. Sometimes the best evenings happen around a table filled with food, a good bottle of wine and plenty of time to talk. Greek dining lends itself naturally to that kind...