Comments on: Review: Soil Restaurant, Athens, Greece

By: Jeff G

Jeff G — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:21:56 +0000

If only more restaurants were committed to their organic principles as Soil. I sometimes get the impression with some restaurants that there’s a touch of greenwashing going on. No such accusations with Soil, sustainability looks to be in their culinary DNA.

By: Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:27:51 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Knowling. Thanks, Elizabeth! I'm glad you enjoyed the description - and yes, this was more than just a meal, but an event in its own right.

By: Elizabeth Knowling

Elizabeth Knowling — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:24:53 +0000

A culinary ampitheatre is a great piece of description. It’s so appropriate as at the highest level restaurants are really as much about theatre and performance and setting as they are about the food itself.

By: Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:02:31 +0000

In reply to Margaret Carding. Thanks, Margaret - I hope you get to visit soon!

By: Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:02:12 +0000

In reply to Jim. I see what you mean, Jim, but think of "fresh, natural, and organic ingredients" and you'll see it aligns well with their values and concept.

By: Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:59:58 +0000

In reply to Brian. I'd never thought about it like that, Brian... this is most certainly not like the jellied eels that became synonymous with East London! I'd not had eel for a long time, but it tasted exceptionally good on this occasion!

By: Mary Sheard

Mary Sheard — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:59:03 +0000

A Michelin Green Star is a new concept to
me. After reading about Soil’s green credentials I get the idea and can see how Soil earned its Green Star.

By: Margaret Carding

Margaret Carding — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:47:02 +0000

As ever another great recommendation from A Luxury Travel Blog. I’ll remember Soil when I’m next in Athens. Thanks.

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:07:31 +0000

Initially I wasn’t too sure about “Soil” as a name, though now I get where it comes from because of the organic origins. That wonderful multi-coloured box of produce says it all.

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:24:58 +0000

In Britain we can be quite derogatory about eel as it’s often see as a bit of an Eastenders everyday dish with jelly.

In reality, when cosseted in the hands of a master chef it can be high end Michelin decadence. One of my favourite foods when treated with respect.