Dining with the Saints: A Byzantine Themed Dinner in Greece
By Debi Lander
It isn’t every day you get invited to a Byzantine themed dinner, and this one promised to be exceptional. As we approached the restaurant on the sprawling grounds of Acrotel Athena Pallas Village, a gentle chanting floated from the doors. The soothing atmosphere of the recorded music stayed with us through the meal – – the perfect backdrop to a relaxing evening.
The restaurant’s name, Hierion, means sacred place or temple. One of several small Byzantine sanctuaries on the property in Halkidiki, this little stone marvel made for a very special dining experience. Only big enough for two long tables, it is exclusive without feeling snobbish. I could envision it as a refectory- a monk’s dining area, perhaps a little on the lavish side. Water flowing from a historical water fountain and warm candlelight complete the transportation to a different age of a different world…
Link: https://fwtmagazine.com/dining-with-the-saints-a-byzantine-themed-dinner-in-greece/
