Javier Muñoz
Spotter since 2018
About me
About me
I'm Javier, father of Noa, long-distance runner and rock climber when I have the time. I'm an avid reader and love everything related with culture, people and stories.
A night per week I have a Skype meeting with my best friends in Spain and we record a crazy podcast. And people like it :-).
I just realised I forgot some basics and –at the same time– non-interesting details like "I was born in Cordoba, Spain and I studied Psychology at university".
Done :-).
Why Athens
I have been living in Athens since 2013 and I remember I fell in love with the city the second day I was walking around here. I can barely explain it (all my Greek friends say I may be insane, changing Spain for Greece) but the fact is that in Athens I feel like I'm in my hometown.
It has nothing to be with the kindness of the people I have met or with the weather and the food. It has absolutely nothing to do with the cultural atmosphere you can feel in the city. Or maybe yes, it's a mix of all those details.
The fact is that I leave Athens for a week every month and when I come back I always say the same: "Ah! Home!" And I guess this is the only thing that matters.
My spots (22)
By the Glass
The perfect place to be local
"By the Glass" in the center of Athens is in one of the most 'secret' urban arcades and offers you more than 200 different wines... Central & 100% local!
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A Hidden Village
Just for curious walkers
There is A Hidden Village in Ano Petralona in Athens. Here's a bit of the deepest Greek villages right in the centre. What a beautiful, quiet gem!
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Faeinon
Coffee, cakes and much more
"Faeinon" is one of my favorite places in Exarchia, Athens. Coffee & snacks are a must, but try to catch their international cuisine Sundays & carrot cake.
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42 Barstronomy
Not a drink; an experience
"42 Barstronomy" Athens is perfect for a cocktail. Seeing the mixologists work is hypnotic, and some of the creations here are 'drunk' with knife & fork!
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Muñoz
To Theio Tragi
A very interesting approach
"To Thio Tragi" in Athens is a restaurant you just need to visit. The prices are fair for such creative cuisine, and you should try the degustation menu!
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O Kapetán Michális
A non-pretentious luxury
"O Kapetán Michális" (after Kazantzakis' book) is the most unpretentious tavern in Athens. Believe me, eating there is celebrating the joy of being alive.
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Javier
Muñoz
Nonna
Emotional cooking
"Nonna" is a much-needed oasis in the center of Athens. The decoration makes it clear that this is a special place, and the food has grandmotherly love...
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Muñoz
Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani
Inspired by tradition
"Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani" is a meat & charcuterie deli in central Athens. You can have everything they sell on your dish -- perfect for two people lunch!
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