Tagged
Food
Crete Was Always a Food Destination. 2026 Is the Test.
National Geographic named Crete a top food destination for 2026. What makes Cretan cuisine, olive oil, and food culture worth the trip.
Who Owns Patsas? A Bowl of Soup and an Old Argument Across the Aegean
A campaign in Thessaloniki to recognize patsas as part of Greece’s cultural heritage has stirred reactions in Turkish media, reviving a familiar dispute over food, identity, and shared history across the Aegean.
Michelin-Star Chef Andreas Mavrommatis, Ambassador of Greek Cuisine in Paris, Dies at 69
Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis, founder of the Michelin-starred Mavrommatis restaurant in Paris and a leading ambassador of Greek cuisine in France, has died at 69.
Akis Petretzikis: Greece’s Most Beloved Chef
From Thessaloniki to global fame, Greek celebrity chef Akis Petretzikis bridges generations and continents with simple, trusted recipes.
How Pizza Found Its Home in Thessaloniki
From ancient plakous to the square pan slices of Pizza Romea and today’s Neapolitan-style pies, Thessaloniki has made pizza its own. The city’s ovens tell a story of migration, tradition, and taste that blends Greek…
The Quest for a Real Gyro and Why It’s So Hard to Find Outside Greece
Once you’ve had a gyro in Greece, especially in Thessaloniki, nothing else compares. With thick pita, juicy pork, and toppings you will not find abroad, the real thing makes every other version feel like an…
The Iconic Koulouri of Thessaloniki: A Sesame-Seeded Delight with a Rich History
The Koulouri of Thessaloniki is a beloved street food with roots in Byzantine Constantinople. Once sold by vendors calling “Fresko xeropsimeno!”, it has remained a staple of the city’s culinary heritage for generations. With its…
Lazarakia: Celebrating Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions
Growing up and today, my favorite Greek baking holiday has got to be Easter, or Pascha as it is called in Greek. This time of year makes me feel blessed and grateful for my Greek…
Kyra Sarakosti: Unveiling the Lenten Legend of Greek Easter
Mrs. Lent or Lady Lent is her name. She is a traditional old Greek woman made from dough. The most obvious characteristic of this woman is her seven legs, which are used as a type…
Sandy’s Fusion Feast: A Greek-American Twist on Golden Brown Cabbage Pita
Meet Sandy Karalis, a skilled homemaker and passionate first-generation Greek American chef who has been delighting taste buds for 35 years. Sandy’s culinary journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant food traditions of Greece. Her…
Team Kourabiedes Or Team Melomakarona?
Can’t decide between the melt-in-your-mouth magic of kourabiedes or the symphonic sweetness of melomakarona? Join Alexandra Mylonas’ tasty tug-of-war and get the inside scoop on her family’s closely-guarded recipes for these iconic Christmas cookies. Let…
Sweets and Tsoureki from Evan’s Pizza for Easter and all your Affairs
The aroma of freshly baked Tsoureki is part of an Easter tradition we Greeks love. Made on the premises of Evan’s Pizza, this authentic Greek sweet is a vital part of our holiday. Cheesecake with…
