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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 […]

Tsiknopempti Dinner Avli in Chicago March 3rd

Great news everyone…I am returning to Chicago on March 3rd to cook at Avli. Owner Louie Alexakis and I have come up with a decadent menu that will celebrate Fat Thursday, known in Greece as Tsiknopempti. The Greek Carnival period (Apokiries) culminates on Tsiknopempti (literally translated as Fat Thursday) and we are going to capture […]

Kalofagas Cooks at Chicago’s Avli Restaurant

I’m delighted to announce that I will be traveling to Chicago to cook at Chicago’s Avli Estiatorio (restaurant), located just north of the city in Winnetka. Proprietor Louie Alexakis and I have come up with a menu that will showcase dishes from my repertoire and some from the kitchens of Avli. I’m also pleased to […]