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Winter 2019-2020 Issue ISSUE #42 ISSUE WINTER 2019-2020 choose your perfect cut! CREATIVE SOLUTIONS 21 Ipeirou St., Haidari 12461 Athens Greece Tel: +30 210 5914424 www.creativesolutions.gr - [email protected] PHOTO: BILL AND COO SUITES AND LOUNGE, MYKONOS GREECE Swimming pool lighting - starry sky effect by Creative solutions ALEXANDROS YIANNIS AND AKIS REVITHIS ATHENS PROPERTY SALES, RENTALS & VALUATIONS +30 22890 26 066 www.mykonos-realestate.com www.revithis.com MYKONOS +30 210 8135181 [email protected] SANTORINI & www.greektopvillas.com GREEK ISLANDS 480X330Revithis2019.indd 2-3 01/07/2019 17:40 12 EDITORIAL WELCOME LETTER BY BART VAN DE WINKEL GENERAL MANAGER OF THE HILTON ATHENS ΑΓΑΠΗΤΟΊ ΦΊΛΟΊ, DEAR FRIENDS, Καλώς ήρθατε στο Hilton Aθηνών. Welcome to the Hilton Athens. Από τη γέννησή του, το 1963, το Hilton Αθηνών ήταν πολλά Since it opened in 1963, the Hilton Athens has been so much more περισσότερα από ένα ξενοδοχείο: τοπόσημο της πρωτεύουσας, than a hotel: a landmark, a symbol of the Greek capital's moderniza- σύμβολο του εκμοντερνισμού και του κοσμοπολιτισμού της, κέντρο tion and cosmopolitanism, a center of its social and cultural life, a της κοινωνικής και της πολιτιστικής ζωής, προορισμός χαλάρωσης, destination offering relaxation and entertainment, and, of course, a διασκέδασης και ευεξίας και, φυσικά, πολυτελές κατάλυμα για haven of luxury for millions of visitors from all over the world. εκατομμύρια επισκέπτες από όλο τον κόσμο. The Hilton Athens has never stopped evolving, renewing itself Καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια της ιστορίας του, το Hilton Aθηνών δεν and improving its facilities and the services it offers its guests. This έπαψε να εξελίσσεται, να ανανεώνεται, να βελτιώνει τις υποδομές magazine is part of this. With a fresh design, richer content and the και τις παροχές προς τους επισκέπτες του. Μία από αυτές είναι energy of the city and of the hotel itself reflected on every page, we το περιοδικό που κρατάτε στα χέρια σας. Με ανανεωμένο design, hope it will serve as a useful guide and a pleasant companion during εμπλουτισμένο περιεχόμενο και με κάθε σελίδα του να εκπέμπει your stay in Athens. την ενέργεια της πόλης και του ίδιου του ξενοδοχείου, επιθυμούμε Together, we will meet creative people from Greece and other να γίνει η χρήσιμη και ευχάριστη συντροφιά σας κατά τη διάρκεια countries, visit cafés and bars that have earned the recommendations της παραμονής σας στην Αθήνα. of Athenians, explore different neighborhoods, experience the Μαζί θα γνωρίσουμε δημιουργικούς ανθρώπους από την Ελλάδα city's rich cultural scene, organize short and longer excursions to και το εξωτερικό, θα επισκεφθούμε νέα στέκια που προτείνουν wonderful locations and, of course, make the most of the high- οι ίδιοι οι Αθηναίοι, θα εξερευνήσουμε γειτονιές της πόλης, θα quality services for which Hilton Athens is renowned. ανακαλύψουμε την πλούσια πολιτιστική της ζωή, θα οργανώσουμε There is no doubt that the city of Athens will, issue after issue, κοντινές ή και πιο μακρινές εκδρομές σε υπέροχες τοποθεσίες provide bountiful inspiration and material for us to share with you. της Ελλάδας και, φυσικά, θα απολαύσουμε στον μέγιστο βαθμό τις υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσίες για τις οποίες φημίζεται το Hilton I wish you a good read and a good stay with us, Athens. Το σίγουρο είναι ότι η πόλη θα μας προσφέρει γενναιόδωρα and hope to welcome you back soon. έμπνευση και υλικό για να τα μοιραζόμαστε μαζί σας. Σας εύχομαι καλή ανάγνωση, καλή διαμονή κοντά μας και ελπίζω να σας υποδεχθούμε και πάλι σύντομα. HILTON athens magazine 14 CONTENTS WINTER 2019-2020 ISSUE#43 70 ΙΝTERVIEW Vasilis Kekatos: The golden boy of Cannes. Βασίλης Κεκάτος: Το «χρυσό αγόρι» του Φεστιβάλ των Καννών. 18. 46. #INSTAHILTON NEWSFLASH ΙΝSIDER’S PICKS Living the Hilton Athens experience. Actor and director Giorgos Ζώντας την εμπειρία του Hilton Athens. Papageorgiou shares some of his favorite Athenian spots. 24. Η Αθήνα του ηθοποιού και σκηνοθέτη ΗIGH-RES Γιώργου Παπαγεωργίου. Athenian places and moments, in pictures. Αθηναϊκές στιγμές και τόποι σε εικόνες. 48. NEIGHBORHOOD 33. Where to go in the vibrant ΗERE AND NOW neighborhood of Koukaki. The city vibe. Αγαπημένες στάσεις στο ολοζώντανο O παλμός της πόλης. Κουκάκι. CHINESE ART 34. 54. AGENDA From 18/12, at the Byzantine & ΙTEMS The season's cultural highlights. Christian Museum, just a stone's Elegant gifts with an artistic twist. throw from Hilton Athens, you Eπιλογές από το πολιτιστικό καλεντάρι. Καλαίσθητα δώρα με καλλιτεχνικό can see rare artworks dating from the Qing Dynasty. πρόσημο. 42. (byzantinemuseum.gr) ARRIVALS 56. Aπό τις 18/12, στο Βυζαντινό & New hangouts that have become ΙΝ ΤΗΕ ΝΕWS Χριστιανικό Μουσείο, πολύ κοντά the talk of the town. στο Hilton Aθηνών, φιλοξενείται A Greek NGO receives the Conrad Mια «βόλτα» σε νέα στέκια έκθεση με σπάνια έργα τέχνης N. Hilton humanitarian prize. που συζητιούνται πολύ. της Δυναστείας των Τσινγκ. Το ανθρωπιστικό βραβείο του Ιδρύματος (byzantinemuseum.gr) Conrad N. Hilton σε μια ελληνική ΜΚΟ. ATHENS Voukourestiou Street 6 MYKONOS Nammos Village HILTON athens magazine www.eresparis.com SP_PLAGE_GRECE_HILTON 240x330.indd 1 08/11/2019 10:30 16 CONTENTS IONIAN HOTEL ENTERPRISES S.A. HILTON ATHENS 46 Vas. Sofias 115 28 Athens, Tel. (+30) 210.728.1000 Fax: (+30) 210.728.1111 CONSULTING EDITOR - COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Tina Toribaba [email protected] EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Giorgos Tsiros CREATIVE DIRECTOR Ria Staveri COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR 78. Vassiliki Albani 136. CREATIVITY ΕΑΤ ΑΝD DRINK Passion for clay: the new generation ADVERTISING DIRECTOR A treat for the taste buds in four acts, of Greek ceramicists. Sophia Tsepa at the restaurants and bars of Hilton Athens. Πάθος για τον πηλό: Tel. (+30) 210.480.8506, Απόλαυση σε τέσσερις πράξεις, email: [email protected] η νέα γενιά Ελλήνων κεραμιστών. στα εστιατόρια και στα μπαρ του Hilton Athens. ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Evi Loudi Tel. (+30) 210.480.8229, email: [email protected] 58. 120. PHOTO BLOG EXPERIENCE Athinas Street through the lens of Dimitris PUBLISHING Running, both competitive and otherwise, Tsoumplekas. EXEREVNITIS - EXPLORER S.A. takes over Athens. Ethnarhou Makariou Στιγμές της οδού Αθηνάς με τον φακό Το τρέξιμο «κατακτά» την Αθήνα. & 2 Falireos, Athens 18547, του Δημήτρη Τσουμπλέκα. Tel. (+30) 210.480.8000, Fax (+30) 210.480.8202 124. 60. GETAWAYS ΜUST-SEE Three mountain destinations Experiencing the brand-new Basil & Elise Gou- to explore. landris Foundation's museum of modern art. Tρεις ορεινοί προορισμοί Στο ολοκαίνουργιο μουσείο του Ιδρύματος για τον χειμώνα. Βασίλη και Ελίζας Γουλανδρή, η τέχνη γίνεται βίωμα. 132. PRODUCTS 90. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Greece's liquid gold. ΤΗE HILTONIANS Ελαιόλαδο, ο υγρός χρυσός της Ελλάδας. Fashion editorial by Yiorgos Katsanakis. Φωτογράφιση μόδας από τον Γιώργο Κατσανάκη. 146. ON THE COVER: ILLUSTRATION BY JENNY KROIK WELLNESS 108. Hiltonia Spa, a wellness oasis and t Α ΤΟUCH OF GLAMOUR THIS MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED he perfect setting for an unforgettable Luxury accessories and sparkling jewelry. FREE OF CHARGE. bachelorette party. Nothing appearing in the Hilton Athens Πολυτελή αξεσουάρ και πολύτιμα κοσμήματα. Magazine may be reprinted, reproduced Ηiltonia Spa, μια όαση ευεξίας or transmitted, either in whole και ένα τέλειο σκηνικό για or in part, by any electronic or mechani- 114. cal means without prior written permission bachelorette πάρτι. ΑRT LIVES HERE from the publisher. The Hilton Athens art collection. Ionian Hotel Enterprises S.A. does not necessarily share the opinions 152. H συλλογή έργων τέχνης του Hilton Athens. expressed in the Hilton Athens Magazine. Α MOMENT ΙN TIME HILTON athens magazine 18 #INSTAHILTON #HONEYIMHOME #WAKINGUPATHILTON l The at once welcoming and l Η φιλόξενη και ταυτόχρονα luxurious experiences that πολυτελής εμπειρία που προ- l To wake up at the Hilton THE VIEW FROM THE ROOMS the rooms offer are a great σφέρουν τα δωμάτια είναι το Athens is to be enveloped in the argument for staying in. πιο ισχυρό δέλεαρ που μπορεί familiar clean scent of pristine EXEMPLIFIES ATHENS: URBAN Wear your most comfortable να σε κρατήσει μέσα. Φορώ- white sheets and in the gentle BUILDINGS, COMFORTING clothes and adopt a deliciously ντας τα πιο άνετα ρούχα σου touch of a cotton bathrobe lazy approach as you curl και... μια απολαυστικά ράθυμη THEY BELONG TOGETHER. while gazing at the view of BURSTS OF GREEN, THE up together on the sofa for διάθεση, πιάνεις μια άνετη θέση kaleidoscopic Athens laid out HISTORIC GRANDEUR OF a long chat about nothing in στον καναπέ για ιδιωτικό chat before you. It is to hear the Οι κάρτες Diners Club συναντούν το Bonus! THE ACROPOLIS, THE particular. Complement this και αστείες εξομολογήσεις. sounds of a city brimming with indulgence with great room Την ένοχη απόλαυση συμπλη- life, and to sample delicacies IMPOSING PRESENCE OF service choices: macarons ρώνουν οι επιλογές του room that remind you that a wonder- MT LYCABETTUS AND and chocolates, fresh fruit service: μακαρόν και σοκολατά- ful day is just beginning. and hot coffee. A strange and κια, φρέσκα φρούτα και ζεστός l Το πρωινό ξύπνημα στο Hilton THE TIRELESS ENERGY OF unexpected sense of familiarity καφές. Αιφνιδιάζεσαι από μια Athens σε αγκαλιάζει με την VASILISSIS SOFIAS AVENUE. washes over you. Have you αναπάντεχη και παράξενη οικεία μυρωδιά των λευκών been living here for months αίσθηση οικειότητας. Μήπως σεντονιών, με το τρυφερό without realizing it? μένεις εδώ μήνες και δεν το άγγιγμα των βαμβακερών Ετοιμαστείτε για ονειρεμένες χριστουγεννιάτικες εμπειρίες με αποκλειστικά προνόμια από τις κάρτες Diners Club! Η θέα από τα δωμάτια προ- έχεις καταλάβει; μπουρνουζιών, με την απλό- Τώρα, οι κάρτες συμμετέχουν στο Πρόγραμμα Bonus με διπλάσια αναλογία συλλογής πόντων σφέρει ένα ενδεικτικό κάδρο χερη θέα στην πολυσυλλεκτική (2XBonus πόντοι), για να κερδίζετε καθημερινά και να ζείτε ξεχωριστές εμπειρίες! της Αθήνας: αστικά κτίρια, Παράλληλα, εξακολουθείτε να απολαμβάνετε τα προνόμια του Diners Club, όπως πρόσβαση Αθήνα, με τους ήχους της ανακουφιστικές δόσεις πρα- σε exclusive lounges σε επιλεγμένα αεροδρόμια, ταξιδιωτικούς οδηγούς, ταξιδιωτική ασφάλιση καθώς γεμάτης ενέργεια πόλης, με τις σίνου, η ιστορικότητα της και μοναδικές γαστρονομικές εμπειρίες.
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