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Greek Food Gazette 03/02/2012

Peter Minakis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:57 +0000

Gyhthio, Laconia

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

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Greek Food Gazette 27/01/2012

Peter Minakis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:45:26 +0000

Chinese vegetables, Vardari, Thessaloniki

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 from Yale as guest Chef, serving 5000 Greek dishes to all 12 colleges

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Greek Food Gazette 23/01/2012

Peter Minakis — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:13:07 +0000

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

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Greek Food Gazette 14/01/2012

Peter Minakis — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:58:59 +0000

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 beauty, it also offers a wealth of culinary delights, DOP products and memorable wines

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Greek Food Gazette 07/01/2012

Peter Minakis — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:44:19 +0000

photo by John Kolesidis

“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 Greeks
Chef Christoforos Peskias writes about the cuisine of the Mani peninsula
Be an informed consumer, good tip sheet to help you buy your next bottle of olive oil

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