The Romance of Athenian Outdoor Theaters
<p>Could you entice me with a stale dinner and a movie at the local mall?</p>
<p>Nah.</p>
<p>Could you entice me with gyros for dinner and a movie at a century-old, open-air theater surrounded by a garden under the stars?</p>
<p>Absolutely, yes.</p>
<p>Just hours after setting foot in Athens, we were in for a typical Greek summer escapade.</p>
<p>Tucked away in the up-and-coming Pangrati neighborhood sits a verdant, pocket-sized square lined with modest tavernas and cafes along the perimeter, while the interior of the square is filled with tables and chairs serves as an extension of the restaurants.</p>
<p>I catch up with my local ex-pat friends, and inevitable tour guides, over a quintessential first meal in Athens — pork gyros with tzatziki and tomatoes, juicy souvlaki, and fries.</p>
<p>I almost forget we’re in the middle of an ancient city while soaking up the ‘old’ Pangrati charms under the luscious canopy.</p>
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