Greek Christmas Recipe Round-Up
I decided to organize some Christmas dishes for you to consider when you’re planning your Christmas, holiday and New Year’s menus. These are some options divided simply in savory and sweet categories. Eat when you drink, drink when you eat and reach out and invite someone extra to the table. You’ll feel good! Savory Greek […]
Recap, Samos Greek Supper Club
This past summer I went to the island of Samos, the island of Pythagoras for what was to be merely a layover and means to fly back to Athens. The that visit opened my eyes to a beautiful island with lots of fabulous dishes and the excellent local wines. This menu was perfect for […]
Recap – Santorini Dinner
This past Saturday I cooked a Santorni-themed Greek Supper Club with an all Santorini wine pairing from Kolonaki Group. The Cretan olive oil was provided by Nisos Importing and when all these elements were brought together, a fabulous dinner was had by all and we had a taste of Santorini. Thank you to the St. […]
Loi Estiatorio New York
Loi Estiatorio http://www.loiestiatorio.com/ Maria Loi, Greek cookbook author, cookshow TV personality and Chef has reopened at her new location on W58th in Manhattan. Where: 132 W58th Street, New York, NY Owner: Maria Loi The Food: Strictly Greek, with Maria Loi’s twists. When you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by Chef Loi herself. After ordering […]
Greek Easter Recipe Round-Up
Many of you have visited my Recipe Round-Up for Lent and I hope that I’ve helped you find some interesting dishes to break-up the monotony of the usual Lenten fare. We’re fast approaching Greek Easter and preparations are already beginning in my household! Greek Easter is centered around lamb or goat and the whole day […]
Ikanos Mediterranean Cuisine
Ikanos Mediterranean Cuisine http://www.restaurantikanos.com/ Where: 112, Rue Mc Gill, Suite 1, Montréal (Québec), H2Y 2E5 (514) 842-0867 Owners: Nicholas and Constant Mentzas The Food: Although they bill the menu as Greek tapas, I would call them small sharing plates…good for two persons. The menu uses the best of the Mediterranean regions, combined with fresh, local […]
Recap of Greek Supper Club With Pavlo
This past Thursday, I had the pleasure of hosting a Greek Supper Club with the international recording artist, Pavlo. Born and raised here in Toronto, this dinner was a way for friends and fans to get together over dinner on the eve of his concert. Sandra (Pavlo’s wife) handed out authographed CD’s, Pavlo signed them […]
Recap of Meze Night at Kefi Lounge
This past Thursday Kefi Lounge on the Danforth was the locale of my latest Greek Supper Club. The evening’s menu consisted entirely of Greek meze (appetizers) and all the dishes will be paired with wine and beverages from Kolonaki Group. All the dishes were made using Cretan olive oil from Nisos Importing. I would like […]
Phyllo Pastry Workshop
Can you think of a more delicious way to spend a holiday than in a Greek kitchen? In this hands-on, full-day workshop, Greek food enthusiast, talented cook and cookbook author Peter Minaki will walk you through a variety of authentic Greek specialities, from starters to mains, sides and desserts. The class will cover techniques such […]
Culinary Adventure in Northern Greece
You are invited to spend 7 unforgettable days at the heart of Northern’s Greece culinary and historical capital, Thessaloniki. Greece’s second largest city dazzles both the vividness of the sleepless city and the calmness of the surrounding suburbs. On our tour you will be lucky to enjoy both! Traditional open food markets, architectural icons, glorious […]