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 […]
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 – 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. […]
Athens for Foodies
Last year I met with one of the principals of Athens Insiders during my stay in the capital and we quickly found that we share a passion for Greek culture, especially food and wine. Many of you will visit Greece, some of you will also attend one of my tours and that means you will […]
Santorini and Crete Culinary Tours 2015
Last year, I led a group of people on a gastronomic tour of Santorini and Crete. We toured wineries, met local artisans, dined in the best restaurants and brought back vivid memories of the Greece. The tour went very well and other than some fine-tuning, we’re delighted to be organizing this tour twice this year! […]
Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani
Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani http://karamanlidika.gr/ +30 21 0325 4184 Where: the corner of Sokratous 1 and Evripidou 52, Athens (Athens Central Market District) http://karamanlidika.gr/contact/ The Food: Primarily a shop with cheeses and charcuterie but there are some tables where you can sit with your friends/parea and enjoy Greek mezedes in the Karamanlidika style (Greeks of […]
Verina Suites, Sifnos
Verina Suites http://verinahotelsifnos.com Where: located in Platy Gialos Beach, Sifnos (western Cyclades islands). Accessible by regular ferry and high speed ferry from Athens and connection from Milos. The accommodations: private bungalows with full kitchen, spacious, tastefully appointed furniture and artwork in each room. Hi-speed wi-fi, air conditioning, spacious bathroom with walk-in shower. Laundry service available […]
To Psaraki in Santorini, One of Greece’s Best Fish and Seafood Tavernas
To Psaraki www.topsaraki.gr Where: atop of the Port of Vlyhada, Santorini Owners: Thanassis Sfouggaris and Angeliki Synetou The Food: The food on their website is described as “simple and honest food” and is true to a certain extent, as ther plating has this simple yet exquisite elegance that I think captures and elevates what Greek […]
Voreina Gallery Suites, Pyrgos, Santorini
If you were to ask people what images first pop-up in their mind when told to think about Greece, the immediate responses are “Athens, Parthenon, the Aegean, donkeys, Moussaka, museums, Zorba and Santorini”. I have been to Santorini three times – the first time was in 1988 and although a bustling tourist destination, most of […]
First Stop: Peter Minakis’ Athens
I was recently approached by the folks of Culinary Backstreets to share with their readers where I would eat upon immediately arriving in Athens. The site’s focus is to explore a city’s authentic dining scene and they offer gastronomic walking tours of Istanbul, Barcelona, Rio, Mexico City, Shanghai and Athens. Click on the link and […]
