Dandy is a warm space with a “European air”, which keeps the style and feel of the small wine bars and brasseries of Florence, Vienna and Paris.
In its welcoming surroundings you can enjoy a gourmet breakfast to start the day, accompanied by a specialty coffee, a midday snack, or an evening drink to lounge and jazz sounds.
It is a genuinely different place with a distinctive atmosphere, and a name that hides centuries of history*.
*Dandyism is a “movement” that was born in the 18th century in London and Paris. The so-called dandies were men who paid particular attention to their outward appearance and to the way they expressed themselves. They were not of aristocratic descent, and most of them were self-made. Even so, they believed that their elegance, their hobbies and their way of life in general reflected, among other things, the aristocratic superiority of their minds.
The concept that inspired the design of the space was shaped by impressions, images, scenes and philosophies picked up on the owners’ travels in various European countries, as well as by research in books and design magazines.
What is really interesting is how well the decorative approach of “Dandy” reflects the “anatomy” of a real dandy: natural presence, elegance, self-confidence and discernment, all of which are expressed through every decorative choice in the space.
As the owners, Mr. Ch. Bonatsos and Ms. Ariadne Fessa, told us, the aim was to create a warm hangout, a place that stands out and is different. The emphasis is on timelessness, so very modern elements, which can often lend a cold and impersonal feel, have been deliberately avoided. The attention to detail and the mix of modern, retro and industrial elements thus produce a distinctive result with a philosophy of its own.
The artistic constructions displayed in the purpose-built display cases and on one of the two pass counters were created by the painter Katerina Vavlitou (Astrolavos Art Gallery). The interior decorator Varvara Papadede selected the various elements of the space, such as the tables and chairs, while the owners added their own personal touch by choosing the remaining items that make up the decor: tableware, fondant dishes, coasters, placemats, candlesticks and more.
