Food & Drink
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Addicted 2 cupcakes
Sometimes you come across the bubbliest of people, all smiles and good vibes, spreading happiness and sweetness as they go, kind of like Julie Agas. Julie is the skilled pastry …
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Greek olive oil lover talks about going to Spain to become expert taster
Last September, Irini Kokolaki studied Spanish at the University of Jaén in Andalusía for five hours a day. She learned a new language so she could attend a three-month course …
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Xenia throwing a Greek vegan & vegetarian food feast every Tuesday and Wednesday night
Xenia is the ancient Greek concept of hospitality, the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home and/or associates of the person bestowing guest-friendship. On that basis, …
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Niko Koulousias: the Greek chef cooking at Harry and Meghan’s wedding
Talented and distinguished Greek chef Niko Koulousias is officially one of the 24 selected chefs enlisted to prepare the menu for the royal wedding reception of Prince Harry and American …
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Yia mas! It’s time for Greek wine to shine
Marketers will tell you that positive brand perception is vital to success. Greek wine still suffers from a tarnished reputation among many consumers in Australia based on poor quality retsina …
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Slow Fish Festival 2018 is on
On Sunday 15 April, Spotswood will become seafood central as Slow Food Melbourne presents the inaugural Slow Fish Festival showcasing fresh seafood and flavours from several local ethnic communities. The …
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For the love of crepes
Aside from devouring a delicious gyro, no trip to Greece is complete without ordering a crepe done Greek-style, wrapped and held in the hand for a moreish midnight snack. Brothers …
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Could this be the best ice-cream in Australia?
The first time Greek Australian Dimitrios Kyriazis and his family made national headlines in Australia was four decades ago when his mother Mary Pantelias was featured as the first Greek …
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Ella Mittas prepares the tastiest Greek feasts for Easter
Έλα (Ela = come) is back for one night only this Saturday, that is tonight. It’s Greek Easter and the darling of Melbourne’s food scene, Ella Mittas is putting on …
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Tips to get you through the last week of Lent
While for the Greek Orthodox Church the Lenten period lasts for seven weeks, most people choose to fast the last week leading up to Easter. It is then when devotees …