Antonis Tsapepas

Athens

Spotter since 2023

About me

Antonis Tsapepas (1974)

About me

I was born in Athens, a few metres from the Ancient Cemetery of Kerameikos, as were my father and my grandfather. Therefore, I consider myself a native of this unique city. Perhaps these images of the ancient monuments from my childhood made me want to become an archaeologist. I was able to do this by earning a degree in archaeology from the University of Athens, even though I never worked in the field.

So over time, archaeology and my love for Athens turned into a constant quest to uncover its secrets, neighbourhoods, buildings, streets, aromas, tastes, and hidden treasures. At the same time, I made many trips throughout Greece and Europe, and despite the unforgettable places I saw, none of them made me forget Athens.

In 2019, I decided to make my own site, named By Food and Travel (byfoodandtravel.com) in order to share my travel experiences but also to introduce as many people as I could to my city through my own eyes.

Why I love Athens?

The city of Athens has a distinctive personality. It has an important history and significant global landmarks. It can both make you love it and let you down. It is a dynamic, throbbing live organism that is always evolving. Within a few hundred metres, it can be contemporary, conventional, picturesque, or alternative. Despite the fact that I have lived here my entire life, this city never ceases to surprise me. There are still parts of it that I have yet to explore and gastronomic delights to discover.

Where else can you find me online?

https://byfoodandtravel.com/

Facebook: byfoodandtravel
Instagram: byfoodandtravel or discoveringathens
Twitter: byfoodandtravel
LinkendIn: Antonis Tsapepas

My spots (25)

Lefteris o Politis

Simply delicious souvlaki

A well-cooked pita, a juicy burger, tomato, and onion are a unique and tasty combination. It is the epitome of delicious simplicity.

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Feb 10, 2025

Mandragoras

Every time is like the first time

There are always dishes of the day in addition to the set menu, so no two visits to Mandragoras are ever the same. And kontosouvli is always available.

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Tsapepas

Feb 5, 2025

Hatzigeorgiou

Αdding flavour to life

Every time I cross Evripidou Street, I am overwhelmed by the aroma of cinnamon, pepper, and oregano, and images of Eastern bazaars come to mind.

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Shopping

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Feb 2, 2025

Zuzuto Ramen

Combination of comfort and taste

In addition to ramen (my favourite is the Classic Shoyu), you can taste excellent sushi and try several other traditional dishes.

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Feb 1, 2025

Tarantino Burgers

Best burger in town

The secret of its success are great raw materials. The burgers are 100% black angus ground beef, and the fluffy buns are made with their own recipe.

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Jan 26, 2025

Pan's Sanctuary

Find the hidden ancient god

Discover a hidden Athens' ancient sanctuary of Pan on Ardittou Street! Spot the faint Pan relief on a rock near Agia Fotini church — can you see him?

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Art & culture

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Jan 25, 2025

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

A family visit

Ever heard about ancient Greek tech? This Athens museum offers interactive exhibits like the Antikythera Mechanism and robot-servant in a unique building.

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Jan 25, 2025

House with Caryatids

An urban legend

The house is known for the two wonderful Caryatid sculptures located on the balcony of its facade. The house was built in the late 19th century and is a typical example of Athenian neoclassicism.

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Art & culture

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Jan 19, 2025

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