The “Ristorante Al Covo” is in Castello, near the Hotel Gabrielli, no more than 15 minutes walk from St. Mark’s
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Vassilenas Restaurant in Piraeus, Greece – Το εστιατοριο “Βασιλαινας” στον Πειραια
I recently visited the Vassilenas restaurant in Piraeus, Greece. It has been one of my father’s favorites. The restaurant began
Continue readingBacalao confit with zucchini sticks and garlic – Μπακαλιαρος κονφι με τηγανητα κολοκυθια και σκορδο
Today’s dish is a combination of some of my most favourite ingredients. First of all, bacalao. In spite of the
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Today’s dish is one of my absolute favorites: stuffed squid. My fishmonger gave me a 25 cm super fresh squid
Continue readingBotrini’s Restaurant, Athens, Greece
I recently visited Botrini’s Restaurant in a suburb of Athens, Greece. Hector Botrini is one of the best chefs in
Continue readingFried lamb offal (liver, kidney, lung, sweetbread and heart) with yogurt and spicy aubergine
Today I cooked lamb offal. As it happens most of the time, everything begins with the ingredients. My butcher gave
Continue readingSujuk Borek a la Greque – Μπουρεκι με Σουτζουκι
This post is about a tasty component of the Eastern Road. The Eastern Road is the gateway connecting the Greek
Continue readingLunch of 26th December 2011 in Marathon, Attica, Greece
The day of the 26th December 2011 is special. My best man “koumbaros” Manolis celebrates his name day. In addition,
Continue readingSeafood!!! Images for the body and the soul (from Venice's Rialto fishmarket)
Today’s post is food for the body and soul, images from Venice’s seafood market in Rialto. I love fishmarkets!!! As
Continue readingString beans with bacalao – Αμπελοφασουλα με βακαλαο
Today’s dish belongs to the minimalist school, and as such requires tender loving care for the flavors and the textures.
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