Epirus line of authentic Greek cheeses launches in US market Symposio, a new initiative to promote Greek cuisine Those hard-to-pronounce Greek wine labels may actually be a marketing advantage Metaxa 12 Star Greek brandy debuts at Hellenic Duty Free Shops Acrocorinth, one of Greece’s greatest castles is a just a day-trip from Athens Post Footer [...]
If flying to/from Athens, take some time to review the two photo exhibits on display Diane Kochilas has compiled a glossary of edible wild greens, think outside the Vlita Acropolis Museum (Athens) hosts Manos Hatzidakis soirees in Februrary Diane Farr-Louis shares this ground-level report: At dinner with the homeless in Athens Diane Kochilas just returned [...]
A strong return to Greek brands is seen in Greece and abroad Greek cheeses win awards in many categories at recent international cheese competition Molyvos in midtown Manhattan has re-opened after a renovation Healthy and delicious Greek yogurt is being labeled the next superfood Oikos Greek Yogurt will air TV ads for Superbowl Post [...]
Donkey Beer, a micro-brewery from Sanotorini is….kicking ass Inspired by Toronto’s “The Good Bike Project”, artists in Thessaloniki are gathering old bikes and decorating and displaying them throughout the city The trend continues: Greeks leaving the city returning to the land for their livelihood Greek school to re-open on Turkish island of Imvros Beyond Santorini’s [...]
“The Greeks of Danforth”, a book on Toronto’s Greektown is set for release Kastoria: Byzantine aura by the lake Here’s a list of ten Greeks from the Diaspora who made a difference in 2011 A movement in France called “Appeal of Nantes” is urging to apply for Greek citizenship as a show of solidarity with [...]
Beyond Ouzo, look out for barrel-aged grape distillates to hit shelves in the near future A humourous video explaining what “extra-virgin” means Michelin Star-rated Varoulko is offering New Year’s prix-fixe dinner (Athens) Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum has finally opened its doors to the public A refreshing blog post on Greece’s future Post Footer automatically generated [...]
The National Museum of Modern Art will move to the old Fix Brewery after a major redesign is completed in 2013 God Loves Caviar, a movie based on Ioannis Varvakis begins filming in Greece The Cycladic Art Museum in Athens is hosting an exhibit of Aegean Island Treasures Arousios Wines from Chios prepares to enter [...]
Babatzim Tsipouro (Eau de Vie) is now available at Vintages stores in Ontario Cambas Ouzo by Boutari now available in liquor stores in Quebec & Ontario Tripped upon this write-up for Kentro Greek Kitchen in Orange Count, CA – love to check it out Michael Nourlouglou went from Top Chef to head Chef Greece’s donkeys [...]
The Municipality of Amynteon (Florina) is hosting a Tsipouro Festival in a handful of towns in the area I will be doing some cooking demos down at Toronto’s Harbourfront – come by and say hello There’s a re-launch and DVD screening of the “must see” documentary called “Man of Greece”, about Montreal Tony Koulakis’ diner [...]
Study links Greek diet to longer life Thomas Mueller’s book “Extra Virgin” heaps praise on those dedicated to high quality olive oil and disdain for the fraudsters Crisis-hit Greeks leaving cities for a new rural life A wonderful new cookbook released called “Balkan Cuisine” and featuring regional recipes of Florina Post Footer automatically generated by [...]
