YOU WOULD LOVE IT!!! We're going to have to do an Airbnb online experience with Julia when we get home so that you can meet her and see some of her tricks. She's a wizard when it comes to Tzatziki Sauce!!
We went on Julia's Athens Food Tour in June 2022. My wife, Adriana, said this was the highlight of our 2 week Greek vacation. Julia was a wonderful hostess and guide. Do not miss this if you will have some free time in Athens! Julia and her husband George are so friendly. We really enjoyed ourselves.
This is AWESOME Gary!!!! We love Julia & George. The entire experience felt so unique & exclusive. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our vlog & give some feedback on your experience with her as well. Hopefully it encourages even more people to book with her!!
Thank you SO MUCH for tuning in! Below are the chapter details in case you'd like to skip to a particular part of the video. Thanks so much and subscribe if you're new to the channel!! We'd love to have you apart of this journey we're on!! 00:00 INTRO 01:03 STOP #1 - CRÈME ROYALE 01:36 STOP #2 - EVRIPIDOU STREET 02:00 STOP #3 - OLIVES, OLIVES, OLIVES 03:42 STOP #4 - HOMEMADE TZATZIKI 05:29 STOP #5 - STREET FOOD AT VOLVI SOUVLAKI 06:50 HOW TO BOOK THE FOOD TOUR YOURSELF! 07:19 STOP #6 - TRADITIONAL FISH SOUP IN VARVAKEIOS MARKET 08:26 STOP #7 - TIS THEATROU TO STEKI FOR LUNCH 10:11 OUTRO/BLOOPERS!
Oooo I just came back from my first time in Greece and loved it! I will definitely be going back and when I do I’m going to book this tour. Looks amazing. Greek food is so delicious. I also tried anchovies for the first time when I was there and was shocked by how much I loved them! They always looked so gross to me but they were actually delicious!
I can promise that if you book Julia's tour, you certainly won't regret it!!! We seriously felt like we were walking through the markets with a celebrity. EVERYBODY knew her🤣 We can't recommend it enough. We can't wait to get back to Athens at some point because the food is just incredible! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video!!!:)
It definitely is!!! We can’t wait to get back there & eat as much as possible. Calories don’t exist in Greece🤣🤣 thank you so much for watching our video George!!!
Trey's "strategically" avoided them his whole life apparently LOL. There were definitely some olives that blew us away though. Who know they were so versatile???
Olives come to many sizes and many different tastes like sweet and bitter. Did you know that actually you can make a sweet out of olives? But I object strongly in the way miss Julia makes tzatziki. We don't dry at all the cucumber we add to the mix of the ingredients and we also add in it a big spoon of vinegar thus making a fresh but digestive for all that meat you accompany it.
We tried LOTS of different olives on our tour and Julia told us all about the flavor profile of each olive we tried. Her tzatziki was also incredibly delicious. She was very generous to share her family recipe with us, but we didn't want to spoil her entire Airbnb Experience so the entire tour/recipes are not shown. You'll have to book and see for yourself! Thanks for watching!
@@ProbablyLost i don't doubt she makes a truly good one maybe excellent for some. But in my opinion it's like the commercial edition made for pitas of gyro or souvlaki skewers that it doesn't come out of the bottom of the pita. It's a lot more firm in texture but the one I prefer is more of mouthwatering especially on these hot days of summers where you need to receive as many fluids as possible. Miss Julia can serve it both with fork or spoon or even use a knife to apply it on bread or pita but what I am suggesting is only strictly served with spoon otherwise it ends up everywhere😂😂😂 literally. Also its more digestive this way.
As a greek, we are food spoiled af. I did not realise how shit the quality of produce is on other "Western" countries and their accessible food until i moved for my master's in another country and 90% of what i was trying was just bad quality.
Man I honestly couldn’t agree with you more. Greek people have it made with their cuisine. Hands down our favorite food in the world. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch our video!!
That's EXACTLY what I was telling Trey the majority of the time🤣 Nobody does olives quite like Greece. It's Olive Heaven for sure!!!! Thank you so much for watching our video Ken!!!!
The Culinary Letdown: A Californian Quest for Gourmet in Greece: When our food-obsessed group, proudly wearing our Californian foodie badges, decided to embark on a culinary journey to Athens, our spirits were as high as the ancient Acropolis. The land that gifted the world democracy surely had a plethora of flavors awaiting us. Instead, we were met with a flavor plateau that left us yearning for more. The perpetual offering of souvlakis with unapologetically stale bread became a predictable fixture of our Athenian dining experience. The red and green bell peppers dolmas, while vibrant on the plate, echoed a monotonous tone on our palates. We couldn't help but wonder: Where was the fresh baked bread warm from the hearth? Or the comforting embrace of a hot soup or the gentle warmth of a well-brewed tea? Aspects that should have been staples in such a storied land. Ironically, back in the Golden State, our local Whole Foods flaunts an olive bar that is reminiscent of a mini Mediterranean festival. Yet, in Athens, supermarkets seemed to treat olives with casual indifference, limiting their variety and essence. Having explored more than 80 establishments across mainland Greece and its islands, our enthusiasm began to wane. We found ourselves booking a hasty weekend retreat to the gastronomic haven of Antalya, Turkey. And what a relief that was! Turkey, with its rich culinary canvas, proved to be a stark contrast. The food was not just food - it was art, it was a story, it was, dare we say, seductive
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This SOOO makes me want to go to Greece and try the food!
YOU WOULD LOVE IT!!! We're going to have to do an Airbnb online experience with Julia when we get home so that you can meet her and see some of her tricks. She's a wizard when it comes to Tzatziki Sauce!!
Thank you guys for visiting my country! Greece 🇬🇷 is amazing!!
Thank you so much for watching our vlog Stavros!!! Greek food is the best out there for sure!!!!
We went on Julia's Athens Food Tour in June 2022. My wife, Adriana, said this was the highlight of our 2 week Greek vacation. Julia was a wonderful hostess and guide. Do not miss this if you will have some free time in Athens! Julia and her husband George are so friendly. We really enjoyed ourselves.
This is AWESOME Gary!!!! We love Julia & George. The entire experience felt so unique & exclusive. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our vlog & give some feedback on your experience with her as well. Hopefully it encourages even more people to book with her!!
Thank you SO MUCH for tuning in! Below are the chapter details in case you'd like to skip to a particular part of the video. Thanks so much and subscribe if you're new to the channel!! We'd love to have you apart of this journey we're on!!
00:00 INTRO
01:03 STOP #1 - CRÈME ROYALE
01:36 STOP #2 - EVRIPIDOU STREET
02:00 STOP #3 - OLIVES, OLIVES, OLIVES
03:42 STOP #4 - HOMEMADE TZATZIKI
05:29 STOP #5 - STREET FOOD AT VOLVI SOUVLAKI
06:50 HOW TO BOOK THE FOOD TOUR YOURSELF!
07:19 STOP #6 - TRADITIONAL FISH SOUP IN VARVAKEIOS MARKET
08:26 STOP #7 - TIS THEATROU TO STEKI FOR LUNCH
10:11 OUTRO/BLOOPERS!
Definitely adding olives and anchovies to the holiday menu this year just for Hannah!
YESSSSSSSS!!! We'll make a special batch of anchovies just for her!!
Oooo I just came back from my first time in Greece and loved it! I will definitely be going back and when I do I’m going to book this tour. Looks amazing. Greek food is so delicious. I also tried anchovies for the first time when I was there and was shocked by how much I loved them! They always looked so gross to me but they were actually delicious!
I can promise that if you book Julia's tour, you certainly won't regret it!!! We seriously felt like we were walking through the markets with a celebrity. EVERYBODY knew her🤣 We can't recommend it enough. We can't wait to get back to Athens at some point because the food is just incredible! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video!!!:)
I live in Athens. You found and tasted really traditional food.bravo
Thank you so much Nana!!! Our goal was exactly that, so it's so reassuring to read your comment. You have some incredible food!!!!!
Greek kitchen 2nd in the world!!!!!
This is amazing!
Thank you!!! It was definitely an adventure!!
"I'm not a fan of olives"
*screams in mediterranean*
Not my finest moment😂😂
5:49--what ever this is called--the Perfect Bite? it looks DELICIOUS! Purple Onion, Tomato, mustard (?) sauce, Pita (?) bread & grilled lamb(?)
Greece is a foodie mecca!
It definitely is!!! We can’t wait to get back there & eat as much as possible. Calories don’t exist in Greece🤣🤣 thank you so much for watching our video George!!!
I’m right there with you. Olives and anchovies are very low on my foods to try list lol
I gotta admit I was skeptical too. But Fried Anchovies weren't NEARLY as bad as we thought they'd be LOL
Μάλλον δεν ξέρετε τι ακριβώς είναι ο γαύρος! Είναι ο πιο εκλεκτός μεζές!
Concerned that you both don't like olives. I feel personally offended
Okay watched you actually trying now. Glad you maybe decided you like them. Still concerned that you had never even HAD an olive?!? that blows my mind
Trey's "strategically" avoided them his whole life apparently LOL. There were definitely some olives that blew us away though. Who know they were so versatile???
It's a Breakfast wine 😂😂😂❤
A wine for every time of day! lol Thanks for watching!
You Both Are Looking To Cute .
Lots of Love From Bottom of Heart .
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!!
When in Greece, we aways love to have grilled squid or octopus. Also chicken shish kebab with greek salad. We can go forever on those. :)
Those are such great ideas!! We'd seen a few stands with the squid & octopus but didn't work up enough courage to try it😅
Yummy
It was soooo good!!
❤️❤️❤️👍👌
Thank you very much!!!!
Olives come to many sizes and many different tastes like sweet and bitter. Did you know that actually you can make a sweet out of olives? But I object strongly in the way miss Julia makes tzatziki. We don't dry at all the cucumber we add to the mix of the ingredients and we also add in it a big spoon of vinegar thus making a fresh but digestive for all that meat you accompany it.
We tried LOTS of different olives on our tour and Julia told us all about the flavor profile of each olive we tried. Her tzatziki was also incredibly delicious. She was very generous to share her family recipe with us, but we didn't want to spoil her entire Airbnb Experience so the entire tour/recipes are not shown. You'll have to book and see for yourself! Thanks for watching!
@@ProbablyLost i don't doubt she makes a truly good one maybe excellent for some. But in my opinion it's like the commercial edition made for pitas of gyro or souvlaki skewers that it doesn't come out of the bottom of the pita. It's a lot more firm in texture but the one I prefer is more of mouthwatering especially on these hot days of summers where you need to receive as many fluids as possible. Miss Julia can serve it both with fork or spoon or even use a knife to apply it on bread or pita but what I am suggesting is only strictly served with spoon otherwise it ends up everywhere😂😂😂 literally. Also its more digestive this way.
Nice but veery short tour.
To clarify, the whole tour is 3-4 hours. This video is a highlight of all the fabulous food and drinks you will find on her tour. It was fabulous!
As a greek, we are food spoiled af. I did not realise how shit the quality of produce is on other "Western" countries and their accessible food until i moved for my master's in another country and 90% of what i was trying was just bad quality.
Man I honestly couldn’t agree with you more. Greek people have it made with their cuisine. Hands down our favorite food in the world. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch our video!!
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Olives are great. What you talking about Willis
That's EXACTLY what I was telling Trey the majority of the time🤣 Nobody does olives quite like Greece. It's Olive Heaven for sure!!!! Thank you so much for watching our video Ken!!!!
My pleasure. Keep putting out your great videos
Food "expert"
We laugh at people like these in rural Greece.
Συγνώμη ακούσατε που είπε ότι βάζουν μαυρη βαφή στις ελιές και γι'αυτό είναι μαύρες???? 🤨
Δεν ξέρω τι κάνουν οι άλλοι, αυτές που παράγω εγώ τις κάνω καστανόξανθες.
@@athinaironos9009 εάν χρησιμοποιούσαν όντως κάποιου είδους βαφή οι δηλητηριάσεις του αίματος θα πήγαιναν σύννεφο όπως και η ανάπτυξη νεφροπαθειων.
The Culinary Letdown: A Californian Quest for Gourmet in Greece:
When our food-obsessed group, proudly wearing our Californian foodie badges, decided to embark on a culinary journey to Athens, our spirits were as high as the ancient Acropolis. The land that gifted the world democracy surely had a plethora of flavors awaiting us. Instead, we were met with a flavor plateau that left us yearning for more.
The perpetual offering of souvlakis with unapologetically stale bread became a predictable fixture of our Athenian dining experience. The red and green bell peppers dolmas, while vibrant on the plate, echoed a monotonous tone on our palates. We couldn't help but wonder: Where was the fresh baked bread warm from the hearth? Or the comforting embrace of a hot soup or the gentle warmth of a well-brewed tea? Aspects that should have been staples in such a storied land.
Ironically, back in the Golden State, our local Whole Foods flaunts an olive bar that is reminiscent of a mini Mediterranean festival. Yet, in Athens, supermarkets seemed to treat olives with casual indifference, limiting their variety and essence.
Having explored more than 80 establishments across mainland Greece and its islands, our enthusiasm began to wane. We found ourselves booking a hasty weekend retreat to the gastronomic haven of Antalya, Turkey. And what a relief that was! Turkey, with its rich culinary canvas, proved to be a stark contrast. The food was not just food - it was art, it was a story, it was, dare we say, seductive
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, Turk spotted.