Athens has no shortage of tavernas with antique-filled interiors and rooftop terraces offering Acropolis views. But what makes Cafe Avissinia special is the gusto of its live traditional folk music shows held on weekends from September to June. The venue’s location in the central market district Monastiraki (“little monastery”) adds to the atmosphere: Patrons follow winding pedestrian-only back alleys past tiny shops and food vendors to a courtyard where the city’s most intriguing antique market sprouts on Sunday afternoons. Ketty Koufonikola, who founded the restaurant in 1986, was quite the treasure-hunter…
