Athens is a city full of contrasts. This is true especially when it comes to choosing a place for lunch. Most tourists visiting Athens tend to stick to the areas near the acropolis, offering standard Greek fare but if you look a little farther out from the comfort zone, there are some great, inexpensive gems waiting to be discovered.
I normally scour travel blogs for food recommendations, looking for out-of-the-way local favorites. This is how I heard about Evripidou Street, just south of Athens Central Market. Evripidou Street is THE place to find seeds, legumes, spices and rare herbs. The neighborhood is mostly populated with foreigners from Asia (China, Pakistan and India) and provides a unique experience for travelers…