Maison d'Olive on Xanthippou in Kolonaki Athens is the olive oil cellar of the city, 200 internationally awarded Greek olive oils plus bottarga, truffles.
Tip: The daily counter tasting is free; ask the in-house sommelier for the day's PDO and varietal flights.
Evripidou Street near Varvakios in Athens is the spice and dried-herbs strip, a row of small shops with mountain tea, oregano, saffron and cured meats.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Saffron from Kozani is the souvenir buy; the herb shops sell by the gram.
Market€kolonakiMon-Sat 08:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-18:00
Kostarelos in Kolonaki Athens is the cheese-counter destination, three generations of cheesemakers with 14 cheeses, charcuterie and a sit-down counter.
Tip: The Sunday morning rush ends by noon; ask for the day's graviera flight to taste.