Mediterranean Seafood Class in New York
Learn to create mouthwatering recipes using the freshest catch from the sea. From succulent grilled whole fish to tender octopus, you’ll master the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine. Bring your appetite and get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound culinary skills. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable gastronomic adventure!
Phyllo Class in New York
Join me on Tuesday, May 23rd for an evening where I unlock the secrets to making phyllo pastry from scratch. I will share the basic phyllo dough recipe then show you how to open phyllo by hand. The class will take place at e.terra Kitchen in Manhattan, NY. We will learn to make: I will show you […]
Two Intimate Greek Supper Clubs in Astoria, New York
I’m coming to New York to cook two, intimate Greek Supper Clubs on Friday, March 11th and Saturday March 12th. These dinners will take place in Astoria (New York’s Greektown) and I’ll be cooking with the help of my friend, Greek food blogger Carole Malakasis. If you haven’t been to one of my Greek Supper […]
Duck Baklava
The recipe’s inspiration comes from a trip to New York City last year while I was also preparing for some pop-up dinners in New Jersey. On one of my free evenings, I attended a grand tasting of Greek wines hosted by New Wines of Greece. There, I was able to sip on some of Greece’s […]
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 […]
Mastiha Dinner in New York
This past Saturday was one of the most anticipated evenings, preparing for a Greek Supper Club in Manhattan. Here’s the setting: Upper East Side of Manhattan, a cozy restaurant called Amali being the venue and over 50 guests bought seats to try out my food. MY FOOD! The idea to do this dinner in New […]
Big Fat Greek Dinner in Buffalo, New York
Last weekend will be a very memorable one. For the first time I took my Greek Supper Club concept to the western New York area and cooked another Big Fat Greek Dinner. There were some similarities to the menu and some new items as well! The sold-out (50 guests) dinner took place at the recently […]
Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Today in Greece, it’s one of the biggest celebrations of food, it’s  “Tsiknopempti” or literally, “burnt Thursday”. In Greece, they are well into Carnival celebrations. The most well known city for Carnival celebrations takes place in Patra but there are other cities & towns with their own unique, most interesting and often hilarious ways of […]
Seared & Braised Breasts of Chicken
This following post is actually about a non-visit during my recent stay in New York. Despite my having a full week to sight-see, explore, eat & drink and meet folks along the way – there just wasn’t enough time to patronize all the Greek restaurants of note. Upon my return from New York, I’ve even […]
End of a New York Tale
My stay in New York wouldn’t be complete without the hospitality of so many New Yorkers who made me feel like one of them for a week, the fine service I received from the bars & restaurants I patronized and the generous friends who made my tour most memorable. On my final night, my tour […]
