Fine Mess

If you want to get to know the authentic low and slow barbecue, Fine Mess Smokehouse in Kolonaki is the perfect destination. The 21,000-mile trip to 39 US states inspired Pavlina Thanopoulou and Dionysis and Kostis Bastias to design an original culinary experience, with the authentic barbecue philosophy in heart. In its custom-made smokehouses, they smoked beech wood with excellent meats found in American barbecue, as well as cheese, fish & seafood.

The nature of low and slow is such that ... necessarily, once something is gone, it's gone and will be available again the next day. You will find Fine Mess Smokehouse at Delphon Street at 5 and you will find a welcoming, chic and decorated space with a contemporary look. Its menu is strikingly creative but without losing its casual and friendly character, Chef Elena Kaperda combines barbecue creativity with modern gastronomy and creates dishes ideal for both lunch and dinner. Their Signature dish is Black Angus Brisket, smoked for over 10 hours, with toppin mashed potatoes and gravy sauce. Other great choices are Wood-Smoked Burger and Rustic Spare RIbs.

Don't forget also to ask them about the dish of the day which is a surprise worth enjoying. All of these can be ideally combined with one of the fine wines on the list, carefully selected from the Worldwide Vineyard. In the end, it's worth noting that Fine Mess in Kolonaki is not only specialized in food, but also has a great bar with great choices in bourbon, old-fashioned cocktails, and interesting teasers to accompany them, such as Smoked Shrimp Pops and Ahi Tuna.