Exceptional local products to elevate your culinary experience in Attica!
What would Attica taste like? In every single corner, across its mainland and islands, people of Attica cultivate delicious homegrown products which can upgrade every single meal. The Mediterranean diet pattern is the true star, whereas the harvest of the rich Attican soil is wellpreferred by chefs clued in on fine gastronomy recipes. Combine your trip with unmatched food experiences, enjoying unique dishes “hallmarked” with local ingredients and pair them with a glass of refreshing Savatiano wine, the variety that is synonym to the vineyards of Attica.
PDO products in flavorsome dishes
The Pistachio of Aegina, a product identified as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and renowned across the globe, is cultivated on this beautiful island of Attica and is inextricably linked with its history. Extensively used in cooking and pastry making alike, pistachio gives that something extra, either as a savory pesto for meat and pasta, a tasteful crust for barbeque or a perfect topping for green salads. Time for dessert: pistachio is the perfect match for cheesecakes, tarts and aromatic cookies.
Produced in the broader area of Markopoulo, the famous figs of Vravrona are used in many recipes, true pleasures for the palate; whether prosciutto-wrapped, in summer salads or salmon combining, they inspire culinary experiments out of the ordinary. Having a sweettooth? Taste a delicious chocolate tart with Vravrona figs or go minimal, with some ricotta cheese and honey.
Since the far distant past, the honey of Attica has been highly sought-after, due to the quality of its soil. Especially the honey of Kythera, winner of multiple national and international awards, is one of the most aromatic and delicate honeys all over the world. Prominent chefs use it in seafood sauces or in preparing sweet-and-sour sauces for slow-cooked tenderized meat. No dinner would be perfect unless with an irresistible tart of summer fruit and honey as a finisher.
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Troizinia is a must for refined recipes which elevate the art of cooking. PDO-identified, this oil has become renowned across the globe, since a few of its drops are more than enough to transform every single culinary creation.
The popular PDO-certified feta cheese, produced by small-scale local farmers within the broader area of Attica, is another ingredient that can be fancifully combined. Crusty galettes and tarts, delectable risottos or orzo dishes, even the legendary bobota, a rustic so-tasty cornbread, can be deliciously upgraded with some feta cheese.
Grown on the island of Methana, wild asparaguses are considered a premium ingredient that truly upscales gastronomic attempts. Poached eggs, potage soups, risottos or even cod can become a jaw-dropping experience when matched with such a delicate vegetable.
Reservations and trips for a pure gastronomic journey
Visit any one of the many fine dining restaurants spread all over the Attica Riviera and taste all these ingredients, along with many more nutritious and colorful products of the Attican land. Book your seat along the Saronic Gulf and watch one of the most enchanting sunsets of your life, while tasting signature courses of awarded chefs. Listening to the sea peacefully touching every single coast of the Riviera, get to know the products of Attica which go beyond expectations through a contemporary and creative approach. The center of Athens and the suburb of Piraeus also boast high-end restaurants, combining sophisticated aesthetics with culinary explorations. Opt for the one that is closer to your own taste and style, make your reservation early and let yourself into an inconceivable gastronomic journey with all your
senses!
Attica is the place for wine lovers too, with numerous vineyards open to the public. Spata, Markopoulo, Keratea or Stamata are just some of the areas hosting vineyards which can be visited. Savatiano wine, the local variety with centuries of history, is the true star, always on
top of any proposed wine-tasting list. If white and dry wines are your thing, you will surely love this variety of perfect balance and exceptional aftertaste. Plan your excursion and get in touch with the land that produces that top-quality wine of Attica!
All the products cultivated and produced in Attica make up a multiform gastronomic puzzle. Top level cooking techniques and high-quality ingredients create courses of unique taste and extra refinement. Delve into the modern fine dining scene of Attica, taste its wine and enjoy a purely local, yet upscaled, experience!
