Mykonos Confidential

Jackie O’s neighbor is another reason to go to the edge of the Chora. Minimal décor and balanced music which combines mainstream hits with favourite oldies. People from both bars meet and mingle outside making the night more interesting since this is where the drag show is performed.

Astra tells the bohemian story of the island. The secret of its success lies in the firm character kept by Babis and Omiros from 1987 to the present. The music is always hip – the latest and the best house in town – but also rock influences. Special events, like the appearances by Omiros’ band “Ichiroteroi” and fashion evenings make you come back again and again. Among its patrons you’ll find Greek and foreign showbiz personalities so keep your eyes peeled.

Αυτό το εστιατόριο της Χώρας είναι από τα πρώτα που θα συναντήσεις μπαίνοντας από το πάρκινγκ στο παλιό λιμάνι. Μετράει μόλις δύο χρόνια λειτουργίας, όμως οι ιδιοκτήτες του Νίκος και Μαργαρίτα Δακτυλίδη αποφάσισαν να του κάνουν ένα lifting. Το μεταμόρφωσαν σε μια οικεία beach taverna. Κυκλαδίτικη αισθητική με καλλιτεχνικές πινελιές από τον Χρήστο, που μετέφερε τα γλυπτά του από την παραλία του Αϊ-Γιάννη και θαλασσινά πιάτα με θέα στο παλιό λιμάνι.

Following a successful year, Nueve has undergone some changes that will excite the taste buds and add attention to detail. Firstly, Chef Vaggelis Boreas has selected a smaller and more precise menu with light dishes, such as chicken with anchovy and caper sauce, kicking out double cream from his recipes. The surprise, however, comes from the patisserie counter which no longer simply bakes cakes but also bakes new types of breads such as rolls with cheese and olives, and Thessaloniki koulouri in the form of bread sticks.

Next to the new Hermes store, another new arrival has made its presence felt, with creations by artist Apostolos Nikolakopoulos. An old Mykonian house has been clad in white to house statuettes and sculptures in bronze, silver, aluminum and crystal, with subject matters inspired mainly by nature and the sea.

The recipe is known to the only heir of one of Kolonaki’s most successful haunts. Rock music lovers still remember the bar-restaurant which broke all the rules of Athenian nightlife and has now come to apply everything it learnt at night school on sinful Mykonos and, specifically on Agia Kyriaki Square where the crowds have always gathered. Old Pierro’s has moved right next door to allow for more rock ‘n’ roll moments.

An alternative entertainment option found its place on Mykonos’s nightlife panel, somewhat reminiscent of a ’30s cabaret. The purple bar-café, as it’s known, with high baroque sofas in fuchsia and silver welcome all those prepared for non-stop partying to music combining jazz sounds with modern influences. The décor is equally eccentric, with doll-like tables reminiscent of a French boudoir, light fittings with fringes and feathers.