Hamarakia

Hamarakia Review

Housed in a slightly dilapidated old building, this funky hangout draws young, impecunious students. The name means "soup pot," and a changing menu of hearty soups and stews, served with half loaves of crusty bread, butter, and pesto make it a satisfying alternative to the conventional three-course meal. Shakshuka (a tangy simmering dish of eggs, tomatoes, and onions) and a dessert pie complete the menu. There's a piano in the corner, a box of old records, and a chandelier made of spoons. Late-evening drinkers can hear jazz two nights a week, usually Mondays and Wednesdays. When the weather permits, you can sprawl on the couches and pillows arranged out back.