Advertisement

Food & Drink

Life

End of an era for the deli that was a focus of Albert Park community

Last week saw the end of an era when the Albert Park Deli passed from the Xynas family, who founded the business in 1974, to new owner, former employee Jeanette …

Sky is the limit for koulouri franchise set to open in Australia

The Thessaloniki koulouri is an iconic Greek treat, not just for the city of Thessaloniki but the whole of Greece. Trays of koulouri are sold on street corners by fast-disappearing …

Life

Cretan olive oil gets protection status for the origin of its product

Greece’s Agricultural Development and Food Ministry approved the registration of the name “Crete” as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), a designation for the geographical origin of its olive oil. The …

Peter Kaparis keeps Greek presence in Queen Victoria fruit market

In 1989, Peter Kaparis was working as a motor mechanic when his Italian friend told him that a stall that was going at A-Shed on the Queen Street side of …

Life

Darwin Greek GleNTi Festival 2021 makes up for 2020 with twice as much success

Darwin put its Greek on last weekend kicking off its annual Darwin Greek GleNTi Festival with thousands of people filling up the city’s Esplanade. Northern Territory enjoyed a weekend of …

Features

Wandering Greek chef finds many olive oils for his dishes, and shares gourmet recipe

From Athens to Paris, from Kalamata to Santorini and Samos, Greek Chef de Cuisine Vassilis Alexiou has sought out the best products and producers. Connecting with farmers, he identified his …

Life

Fresh produce of Australia’s seas at centre of popular Queen Vic market stall’s fare

For Kostas (Kon) Giannoukas and his son, Savva, the working day begins at 3.30am because that is the time when they are out buying fresh Australian sea food from the …

Life

Rally’s Pastitsio recipe

Winter is on Australia’s doorstep and there’s nothing better than digging into a hot, delicious comforting meal on a chilly day. This Greek classic is a staple dish in many …

Life

Rally’s Ekmek Kataifi

Here’s one for the sweet tooth crew and general dessert lovers out there. Our resident home cook Rally shares her recipe for this delectable Ekmek Kataifi, combining layers of cream, …

Demand for Greek-style coffee rises among Australia’s foodies

Everyone has been going on about the benefits of Greek diet but what is seldom mentioned is that Greek coffee itself has some amazing health benefits for the heart and …

Advertisement