Food & Drink
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End of an era for iconic Greek restaurant in Australia
It’s the end of an era for popular award winning restaurant Press Club, one of the many restaurants Greek Australian restaurateur George Calombaris has owned and operated since 2006. The …
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Returning to the ways of our ancestors for better health and sustainability
Whether you are interested in matters of the environment or not, there’s no denying the rising concerns: climate change, a growing population, and a rising demand for food, which has …
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Religious cuisine and the supernatural at kolyva-making workshop in Altona
The Greek word for funeral κηδεία (kidia) derives from the verb κήδομαι (kidome) that means to attend to or take care of someone. Fittingly, the Greek funeral process is marked …
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All the fasolada you can eat!
Fasolada is without a doubt Greece’s national food, famous and loved all the way to Australia, thanks to the first migrants that brought the hearty bean soup recipe with them …
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Kolyva-making workshop helps people master the art of religious cuisine
The Greek word for funeral κηδεία (kidia) derives from the verb κήδομαι (kidome) that means to attend to or take care of someone. Fittingly, the Greek funeral process is marked by caring tribute and there …
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Perfect pairings: Moschofilero
In this column we will try to de-construct the so called ‘elements’ of a wine and match them with an everyday dish that we can all easily prepare in our …
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Two Greek Australians produce their own ouzo in Australia
When 25-year-old Greek Australian Nick Iconomos and his 50-year-old uncle Peter Kozno, decided to produce Greece’s signature drink down under, they never anticipated that within a few months from production, …
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Making the local global by the glass at the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival [COCKTAIL RECIPES]
International brand ambassador for Skinos Mastiha and Otto’s Athens Vermouth, Paschalis Kapsalis will be landing at the main stage of the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival this weekend to immerse us …
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Do you, or someone you know, make Melbourne’s best pita?
In the lead up to the Lonsdale St Greek Festival, organisers are on the hunt for Melbourne’s best pita. When it comes to the type of pita, the criteria is …
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Looking for the best baklava in Melbourne… let the baklava wars begin
There are just as many baklava versions as there are countries that claim ownership of the flaky, crispy and tender dessert. And over time, the Greek – yes, Greek – …