Recap – Taste of the Ionian Islands
Last summer I embarked on a tour of the Ionian Islands and I’ve come back with many fond memories of the people, the natural beauty of the islands and of course the food. Also know as the Epta Nisia (Seven Islands), the Venetian influence is noticeable in some the names of the dishes and in […]
Taste of Mytilini – Recap
The Kalofagas Supper Club returned to the Bob Rumball Manor for another Greek Supper Club in the courtyard, we dined ” al fresco”, avoided rain for most of the evening and enjoyed a delicious menu inspired by Mytilini (Lesvos). Thank you to Nisos Importing fo supplying the olive oil and many other specialty products and thank […]
Mount Olympus Greek Supper Club
Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain Greece – home to the twelve Greek Gods. It straddles the provinces of Thessaly and Macedonia situated on the Thermaic Gulf. The beauty of this area allows one to enjoy land and sea and the cuisine has Macedonia, Vlach and Pontian influences. Join me on Sunday, June 11th at St. […]
Tsiknopempti 2017 Recap
I had a blast cooking at the Paint Box Bistro, a new location in the revitalized Regent Park area of Toronto. Together with 60 dinner guests, we feasted on traditional and Kalofagas-style dishes celebrating Tsiknopempti. Thank you to Nisos Importing who provided Cretan olive oil and many specialty Greek ingredients for the menu and Victory Wines […]
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 […]
Chef and Author Peter Minaki to Cook and Teach in New Jersey
It is with great pleasure to announce that I will again host a Greek/Mediterranean dinner in northern New Jersey in May and will, for the first time in New Jersey, teach a hand-made phyllo dough class. I was first invited by Chef Bryan Gregg of Escape Montclair 3 years ago and each time it’s been […]
Recap – Autumn in Aegean Fish and Seafood Dinner, Winnipeg
Last month, just a couple days after I returned to Canada after a 6 1/2 week vacation in Greece, I found myself traveling once again. I landed in Winnipeg, one of my favourite places to travel to do a Greek Supper Club. This was my second time doing a dinner in Winnipeg with my friends […]
A la Greque, Kalofagas Greek Supper Club in Montreal
Join me for an intimate Greek Supper Club where a small group of 10 persons enjoy a home cooked meal during my stay in Montreal’s Plateau district. This evening’s theme will be A la Greque…Greek dishes with a touch of French! Menu: Appetizers: Greek Poutine, Duck Confit Baklava, Aubergine Caviar on Baguette with petimezi, chives, […]
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 […]
