I just love the chocolate-covered nuts in 1001 Geyseis! I recently tried the cocoa-covered pecan nuts and hopefully one day I will try all the variety the store has to offer!

Entering Agias Zonis is like getting into a literal comfort zone. Although it starts from the bustling pedestrian zone of Fokionos Negri, Agias Zonis is a well-kept secret.

After filling your basket with pickled mushrooms and the lavash puff bread, try the candy bars with the illustrated packaging reminding you of the Soviet Union days.

"Little Tree Books & Coffee" Athens is a quiet, super-cozy bookshop/café standing in the shadow of the Acropolis Museum. Protip: try their "hot lemonade"!

"Booktique" is a bookshop in one of Athens' posher areas. Its amazing selection of books and tasteful Greek souvenirs keep making me come back for more...

"Record House" in Athens (est. 1971) carries all the new music and vinyl releases - it's still a great shop for buying music-related gifts in Nea Smyrni...