Recap – Autumn in Athens Greek Supper Club
Last weekend we celebrated aromas and flavours of Athens. I returned to the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen which has just been recently renovated but the backdrop of Toronto’s skylin is there and more spectacular Greek wines – this time from Lyrarakis Crete,Sigalas Santorini, Tsilili Theopetra Estate Meteora and Papagiannakos of Attiki. All courses were made with […]
Roundup – Taste of Chios Greek Supper Club
This past summer I finally got to explore the alluring island of Chios. The island is located in the North Aegean and within site of the Turkish coast. Wealthy Greek ship owners and diaspora Chians have kept this island to themselves until recently. I was in awe of its beautiful landscape, the diverse beaches ranging […]
Kouzina, A Twist on the Classics, Nov. 3rd
Each year, the National Hellenic Museum of Chicago holds a tremendous evening that combines offerings from Chicago’s best Greek chefs and a large selection of Greek wines are poured through the evening. This year’s Kouzina takes place on Thursday, November and it’s my honour to announce that I will be the honoury chair! I’ve known […]
Homemade Greek Yogurt
Today is your lucky day. I’m sharing my mom’s recipe for making homemade Greek-style yogurt. I’ve seen people lament that they cannot find good Greek yogurt or some have even invested in a yogurt maker. Forget about it! All you need is some homogenized milk, some plain yogurt and containers for your finished product. Giaourti […]
Recap – Mamma Mia Greek Supper Club
Once a year I hold an outdoor Greek Supper Club and a couple of weeks ago we returned to The Historic Bayview Manor for the most memorable dinner yet. I’ll be playing ABBA music all evening and I encourage you to dress up like you were in the movie/musical Mamma Mia (filmed in Greece). This […]
Greek Style Gazpacho
Serve this cold soup on a hot day, plop the olive oil ice cube just before serving and relish the summer, the outdoors, this hearty cold soup. Greek Style Gazpacho 2 cups Cretan rusks 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped Greek oregano 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2/3 cup of extra virgin olive […]
Kalofagas Returns to Montreal July 15th!
Hello/salut my Montreal friends! I am coming back to cook for you on Friday, July 15th at the Resto Lounge L in Laval. This is gonna be like my Toronto Supper Clubs with a 5 course menu, Greek wine pairings and a fresh fish and seafood menu that will transport you to Greece. We have […]
Recap of A la Greque Supper Club
It was a thrill to be cooking at a new venue, The Heliconian Club in Yorkville (Toronto). This old church was converted into a center that hosts and promotes women in the arts and letters. The Heliconian gains inspiration from Muses and the name is derived from Mount Helicon. The menu’s theme is A la […]
Father’s Day Greek Supper Club, June 19th
Join me for an intimate, exclusive Father’s Day Dinner at one of my new venues…Lodge on Queen. Located in the trendy Queen West area of Toronto, the Lodge is a private members club to which only it’s members have access to it’s facilities. I created a menu that’s fit for the Fathers and men in […]
Sunday Dinner in Yiayia’s Kitchen, June 12th
Join me on Sunday, June 12th as I share some of my favourite food memories that I recall being made from my grandmother. Simple dishes using local and seasonal ingredients and made with love. I’ve come up with a menu I I like to call “Kouzina ’tis Yiayia’s (Grandmother’s Kitchen) and I am returning […]