What did they eat in Athens?

The foods enjoyed in ancient Athens were much like the foods found in other areas of Greece at the time and generally centered around wine, bread and olive oil. Although some meats were included in the diets of the ancient Athenians, they ate more vegetables and fruits than meats. read more

They will also show you their assortment of meats and fishes for grilling. It's usually all pretty fresh. Some of the fish may have been frozen and the squid generally comes from the Atlantic or Monterey California in the summer months. read more

In Sparta, the meals were different -- they were communal meals called "phiditia." The goal was to promote tight bonds for battle. When boys were twelve, if they had proved themselves, there were accepted into a group of 15 men. These men would both fight and eat together all their lives. They took their meals together in communal halls, by law. read more