Abelon Organic Grape Spirit
Today, it is my pleasure to introduce you to a new product on the market, an organic, barrel aged grape spirit, made in Nea Gonia, Halkidiki. This town neighbors the town where our family has our summer home (Nea Kallikratia). Abelon is produced by the Kazakis family, well know for “Marianna’s Grape Leaves” and “Marianna’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 […]
Mouton Vert, Greek Vegetarian Kitchen
Mouton Vert Vegetarian Restaurant Facebook Page It’s also a cafe, bakery and Greek specialty store. Mouton Vert means “green sheep”, referring to it’s vegetarian and vegan foods it specializes in. Where: 6000 Sherbrooke Street West (Notre Dame de Grace), Montreal Owner: Maggie Barakaris The Food: Serving up a wide of array of traditional Greek vegetarian […]
Borealia Restaurant
Borealia http://borealiato.com/ the name of this restaurant was one of the possible names considered by the Fathers of Confederation. Its origions are Latin, meaning northern. Where: 59 Ossington Avenue Owners: Evelyn Wu and Chef Wayne Morris The Food: If you’re wondering what Canadian food is, Borealia delivers. The menu draws on inspiration from the historic […]
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 […]
Nichteri Restaurant
Nichteri Restaurant http://www.nichteri.gr/ Where: Kamari Beach, Santorini (walk from bus/taxi terminus and when you reach the beach, turn right and walk a couple of minutes to reach it The Food: A combination of Santorini cuisine and dishes of Pan-Hellenic fare using some of the best ingredients available. Nichteri is one of the best restaurants on […]
SOCO Kitchen and Bar
SOCO Kitchen and Bar http://www.socokitchenandbar.ca/ Where: Lower Simcoe & Bremner, inside the new Delta Hotel Toronto The Food: the kitchen is led by Chef Daniel Craig (Chefs to watch in 2012), an Ontario fella who honed his craft out west in BC. Emphasis is on good food that jumps off the plate, flavourful and made […]
Crush Wine Bar
Crush Wine Bar http://crushwinebar.com/ Where: 455 King Street West Toronto, ON 416.977.1234 Owners: Harvest Hospitality Group The Food: A chef-driven menu, led by Top Chef Canada contestant Trista Sheen is trained in classic French and she seeks out fresh, local and seasonal ingredients with an eye towards organic meats and sustainable fish and seafood sources. […]
It’s all GRK Authentic Gyros
It’s all grk Authentic Gyros http://itsallgrk.com/ Where: three locations in Toronto – Dundas: 416 361 9888 | Bellwoods: 416 703 7888 | Annex: 416 968 7888 Owners: Matty Tsoumaris & Nathan Godin The Food: Its all grk offers two types of gyro – chicken and pork, pork and chicken souvlaki, kebab, Greek fries, an array […]
Serano Bakery
Serano Bakery http://www.seranobakery.com/ Where: 830 Pape Ave, East York, ON M4K 3T5 (416) 462-2735 Owners: Sophie and Chris and Kostas Takas The Goods: Serano Bakery offers breads, cakes for all occasions, Greek sweets, homemade pies, phyllo based sweets like Baklava, cookies, puddings. Try their revani, kataifi, kariokes or chocolate baklava. My brother and sister-in-law ordered […]
