Featuring traditional pantry staples from Greece, additionally, modern hand-made specialty items, made by local Greek-American food artisans. There will be daily tastings and Book signings, featuring such products as Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olives, Capers, Oregano, Feta, Handmade chocolates, and much more.
Daily Demo Table~Tasting events:
Thursday, July 16:
Joan Choukas
Chocolate Moderne. Greek American Chocolatier, Chelsea, NY
Having mastered the art of chocolate, Joan has created unique flavor profiles, while honoring traditions. Inspired by the flavors of the spoon sweets of Greece, she has hand crafted bars especially for our festival. Fig, Bergamot, Pistachio, Halva and Baklava. Stop by to meet Joan, and to have a taste. Thursday at the Bakaliko.
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Anastasia Karloutsos
Old School Favorites, Local Greek-American food artisans, Southampton, NY
Luscious chocolate sauces and candied nuts. The perfect toppings for a Baklava Sundae. Handmade. Local. Small-batch. Delicious.
Friday, July 17:
Regina Katopodis
Pi Bakery, Soho & Artopolis Bakery, Astoria
This Brooklyn born, Greek American has lived in Greece and once led the Greek-American Women’s Organization of Greece. Having captured traditional recipes of their ancestors, she and her team have created two world-class Greek pastry shops in NY. Regina loves sharing her Greek Heritage and her love for Mediterranean cuisine. She will be in the Bakaliko on Friday, offering us a taste of some of her signature savory baked goods, paired with cheese and olives. Greek hospitality, at its finest.
Saturday, July 18:
Maria Loi, Greek Celebrity Chef, Restauranteur, Author
Nafpaktos, Greece
Maria’s Loi’s NYC restaurant, Estiatoria, is famous. It exemplifies the traditions of the Greek table. Maria is also a 4th generation yogurt maker, a tradition she learned from her Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. She considers Yogurt to be one of the pillars of a healthful diet, and explains the benefits of this traditional greek staple in her new book, The Greek Diet. She will be offering tastes of yogurt, with the traditional topping of Spoon Sweets, and conducting a book signing on Saturday, in the Bakaliko. You won’t want to miss meeting Maria.
Sunday, July 19:
Anastasios Mentis
Mentis Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Mantis Family Farm, Laconia, Greece
With groves of over 100 years old, Anastasios is a third generation producer. (His 80 year old Mother is the main producer.) The oil is of the Athenolia olive variety, hand picked and traditionally pressed. He will be joining us on Sunday, conducting an olive oil tasting, and selling his Olive Oil. The tradition continues.
In addition to the Bakaliko activities, festival attendees will have the chance to enjoy genuine Greek hospitality. Delicious nome-made food and pastries. Nightly performances by the Hamptons Hellenic Dancers. Live Greek music. Pony rides. And much more.
Festival hours:
July 16, 18, 4:00 – 11:00 PM
July 19, 12:00 – 9:00 PM
All are welcome!
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