Events

Citrus – Άρωμα Μνήμης

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CΙTRUS, a Greek, family-owned company established in 2008 produces traditional marmalades, jams and other unique delicacies, many of these are scented with the aromatic and highly prized Chios Mandarin, from the historic island of Chios in the North-Eastern Aegean.

CITRUS utilizes a unique array of prized flavors in our kitchens. These include delicate bitter almond essence, pink single-variety rose petals hand-picked from Agios Yiorgos Sikousis village, the distinctive Chios mastic resin that can only be harvested on the island as well as the more familiar Mediterranean lemon and fig. We take great pride in the fact that our products are created by hand, without preservatives or other unnecessary nasties.

CITRUS’ distinctive recipes from our special island, the fruit’s mouth-watering aromas, our meticulous preparation by hand of the primary ingredients and the special care dedicated to creating CITRUS products ensure their unique taste and high quality.

Adress: Τεώ 40, Ταύρος, Αττική, ΤΚ 17778

Phone Number: (+30) 2104831050, (+30) 210 3390790

email: info@citrus-chios.gr & athens@citrus-chios.gr

Website: http://www.citrus-chios.gr/

Gia…giamas Beverages

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Grandma Marika!

A person of immense value and contribution to her family.

She is the person who is the link between the past and the present, faithful to tradition but with a touch of differentiation,when all the grandmothers were making cherry schnapps, she was making lemonade!
Grandmother Marika from Samos, born in 1927, always kept and maintained the traditions pure but always added her own ingredient, her own secret… Grandma Marika was not just anyone.

Her admirers were always the children of the neighborhood who would gather, like a tender embrace, in her yard and call out to her, “Grandma, will you pour me a sip of the most tastefull lemonade?”

Greek juices made from real fruit, without gluten, artificial preservatives, sweeteners and colourings. The Greek fruit juices Gia. . giamas come in Lemonade, Peachade, Mandarinade, Green Apple Pomegranate, Lemon Strawberry and 9 Greek fruit pandaisia. Gia. . giamas juices are ideal for all lovers of good life and a healthy lifestyle, with a touch of family and tradition.

Address: 54Β Voutadon Str, Athens

Phone number: 801 11 34009

email: info@baristapro.com.gr

Website: https://www.giagiamas.gr/

Kontogianni Eggs

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For 75 years, the Kontogianni family has been active in the field of poultry farming and the production and marketing of eggs and egg products.

In 1948 a family business was founded in Lycovrisi with the aim of breeding poultry and the production of eggs and egg products.
Then the company was relocated to its new privately owned and modern facilities in Vlora, Attica.
The experience and passion of all these years gave the third generation of the family the reason to continue even today in new facilities the tradition of Kontogianni eggs, with the same excellent quality, feeding Greek households with fresh eggs, satisfying the needs of the most demanding consumer.

At the same time, the expansion of the range was achieved with pasteurized eggs, organic farming eggs, barn eggs, free range eggs, quail eggs, powdered eggs and Easter eggs. Following the most modern methods, the eggs have a unique course in their field, harmoniously combining tradition with know-how and modernization. Something which is confirmed by the 3 awards it has in its possession, as the best business in its field.

The aim of the company is to produce daily fresh eggs rich in nutrients for the whole family, meeting all the necessary standards established by the European Union and related to quality and food safety, while remaining faithful to Greek traditions and nutritional values.

Phone number: 210 2815302 

email: info@kontogianniseggs.gr

Website: www.kontogianniseggs.gr

Aigina Greek Nut Company

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The company “AIGINA® – Nuts” is a family business that started its operation in 1952, when Yannis Tzitzis decided to process and standardize the pistachios he produced on his farms. For this reason, he founded the company “Aegina ® – Nuts“, where the production, processing (cleaning, sorting), roasting and standardization of the unique product of Aegina takes place.

The company‘s facilities (new machinery imported from abroad) are created on privately owned land, close to the farms, so that there is a direct link between production and processing and standardization.

The company was the first in Greece to be licensed to operate, process and package “Aegina pistachio” and almond. It was the first to start the standardization of the pistachio of Aegina, thus giving added value to the local product. At the same time, due to the good relations and trust he had with the other local growers, he started to buy and process their production, so that a very large part of the quantity of “Aegina pistachio” produced passed through his hands every year.

In 1989, Yannis Tzitzis‘ son, Nikos, took over the company and proceeded to its complete modernization, with new machinery, a modern way of organizing production and systematic control of processing. Due to his knowledge and experience, relations with all the producers of Aegina have become even closer and more systematic: there is a constant exchange of information, scientific analysis and transfer of know-how. Cultivation is now based on knowledge and technical training, not just experience. Excellent quality and a unique product continue to be the drivers of his efforts. As a result of all this, as well as the quality of the nut “Aeginis-Nikos Tzitzis“, it was registered as a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product by the Greek Organization for the Certification of Agricultural Products – AGROCERT.

In recent years, the family tradition is continued by the third generation – the daughters of Nikos Tzitzis, following in the footsteps of their grandfather and father.

Address: 30 Kapodistriou Str, Aegina

Phone number: 22970 23321

email: aiginadrynuts@gmail.com

Website: https://www.aiginadrynuts.com/

“Greek Breakfast” at Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia”

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An event organized by Fraport Greece, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, which “travels your senses…”

 In celebration of World Tourism Day, which is observed every year on September 27, Fraport Greece, in collaboration with the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, organized a major event at Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” to showcase and promote the “Greek Breakfast” experience.

 “Greek Breakfast” is an innovative initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, focusing on connecting the country’s rich gastronomic tradition, along with the hotel guests’ exquisite experience.

Its purpose is to express the HCH’s vision to invest in sustainable development by supporting the local producers and products that highlight the culinary identity of each Greek destination.

During the event held at the fully renovated “Makedonia” airport, operated by Fraport Greece, more than 1,500 departing passengers had the opportunity to taste traditional products from a variety of local gastronomy experiences, emphasizing the value and uniqueness of “Greek Breakfast” once again, as it “took their senses on a journey.”

 During the event, Mr. Giorgos Vilos, Executive Director of Commercial & Business Development, Fraport Greece, stated, “With great pleasure, we celebrated World Tourism Day today, together with the passengers of ‘Makedonia’ airport, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the Thessaloniki Hotels Association. The primary focus of the event was the award-winning local gastronomy as experienced by the city’s visitors through ‘Greek Breakfast.”

 Mr. Alexandros Vasilikos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, added, “We wholeheartedly support this effort, which brings Greek products to the table of every traveler. The innovative ‘Greek Breakfast’ program was launched in 2010 by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and has since, enjoyed great success, enriching and increasing participation, continuously. In the past, tourism success was measured in terms of visitor numbers and revenue. Today, the success and dynamics of the tourism product are measured by its influence on the local community and its multiplying benefits to industries beyond tourism. This highlights the inseparable connection between culture, history, gastronomy, as well as sectors such as innovation and industry, all of which constitute the social fabric of our country. Specifically, the ‘Greek Breakfast’ program is based on significant efforts to promote the quality primary sector of the country in various regions, with 43 local agreements signed between producers and hoteliers, involving more than 1,400 certified hotels as the only product connecting the primary sector with the hotel and tourism industry. ‘Greek Breakfast’ serves as a solid foundation upon which we will continue to build to strengthen our gastronomic identity, which is a repository and guardian of the country’s culture and tradition.”

Finally, Mr. Andreas Mandrinos, President of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, noted, “The ‘Greek Breakfast’ program created and operated by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels since the beginning of the previous decade is a highly successful initiative embraced by both hotel businesses and their guests, Greeks and foreigners alike. ‘Greek Breakfast’ embodies the hospitality of our country while simultaneously supporting local products and producers. With great pleasure, our Association jointly organized today, on World Tourism Day, this event with Fraport Greece and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, at ‘Makedonia’ airport. The aim is for travelers to return to their homeland, holding the tastes of Makedonia and Thessaloniki gastronomy as their final memory.”

 

Daremas Bakery

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Being one of the most historic family bakery businesses in the Region of Attica with a history dating back to 1888, Darema Bakery has countless distinctions, including a mention in the prestigious Michelin guide. However, the most significant distinction remains the unwavering trust of its customers. The main ingredients of their success are the  pure raw materials and a traditional recipe that has been passed down through generations for their iconic “mustokouloura,” which are still crafted in the first-floor bakery with passion for taste and quality by the women of the business. Additionally, they are produced in modern facilities a few hundred meters away from the bakery to meet the high demand. The primary focus continues to be on quality production, with the product range centered around delicacies that have left their mark on the residents of Attica for the past 135 years. Any visit Markopoulo city is now inextricably linked with a stop at 2 Souniou Avenue for mustokouloura, wine rings, vanilla rings, orange rings, cheese cookies, as well as freshly baked rustic bread made with sourdough, multigrain, and “mesogeitiko”, all crafted from 100% whole wheat flour.

Gift baskets are available with fine products that are the perfect treat for your loved ones and business partners.

Address: Souniou 2 Avenue, Markopoulo – Attika

email : info@daremas.gr

For more information please visit : www.daremas.gr

 

Loumidis Coffee Shops

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Since 1920 the brand gains the heart of everyone. Loumidis Family, with firm values of respect for the product and the customer, offers the finest varieties of freshly ground coffee, continuing a 100-year tradition with taste and know-how. Today, the third generation of  Loumidis Family, based on the high recognition and emotional value of the history of Greek business, maintains the tradition while evolving and innovating, offering authentic experiences through the world of coffee. Both in their store and wholesale network offer fine varieties and unique blends of freshly ground coffee roasted daily by their specialized roasters, as well as a rich variety of traditional dishes from Greek producers. At Loumidi Coffee Shops, the aim is to perpetuate the “Greek House of Coffee” with respect to the tradition and values that have been the basis of a truly unchanging Greek Family Business.

Address: Aiolou 106, Omonoia

Phone number: +30 210 3214426

Website : https://www.kafekopteialoumidi.gr/

Lemonodasos

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The Lemon Forest of Poros Troizinia, an area of 500 acres of lemon trees, spread along the coast of the Peloponnese, is still a reference point for the region. Already from some texts of the 18th century, it is obvious that this place, with the production of lemons as its main focus, had a strong commercial and export activity for the time.

Inspired by the magic and history of the Lemon Forest, Vlachos family creates the Lemonodasos range of products, using the local production as raw material.

Address: 18020 Γαλατάς Τροιζηνίας

Phone number: +30 22980 42772

Ertha Herbs

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The overall philosophy of ertha has a holistic approach, from the moment the seed reaches the earth to the moment the cup is in our hands. The benefits of organic farming for both our body and the planet, the proper use of resources and even recyclable packaging are part of their contribution to a better planet.

The health of our body and its excellent physical condition is just one aspect of our overall well-being. We live in a time when tension and stress tend to dominate our daily lives. Each ertha product contains stress-reducing adaptogens, contributing in a natural, effective way to a better balanced mental state.

Each ingredient of an ertha drink is not simply selected on the basis of its individual properties. Their aim is to create harmonious and exciting combinations that will provide us with a full range of beneficial properties. Thus, each blend is the starting point for a wonderful journey for the body and the senses!

“You are what you eat. ” This could be Nature‘s best advice as a nurturing and caring mother. It‘s wise advice and they take it very seriously. That‘s why they use only organic, fresh and pure ingredients. When it comes to raw materials, the abundance of choices offered by Greek nature is unique. As for their beneficial properties, they have been known to the Greeks since antiquity. Thanks to their organic farming practices and natural processes, they retain all their valuable properties and their high nutritional and health value.

As the name suggests, ertha uses only environmentally friendly and recyclable materials, such as uncoated eco-paper and biodegradable tea bags. However, this is only one aspect of the nature-centric philosophy, which has (literally) deep roots, going back to the use of ingredients exclusively from certified organic Greek crops. It‘s a promise they made from day one – not only to themselves, but also to nature.

Website: https://ertha.gr/cbd-herbal-infusions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ertha.gr/

 

Το Ελληνικό Πρωινό στην XENIA 2019

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Με σύνθημα «Κάθε πρωί στρώνουμε τραπέζι σε όλη την Ελλάδα», το Ελληνικό Πρωινό του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου Ελλάδος, μια από τις πιο σημαντικές δράσεις όσον αφορά στην ανάδειξη της γαστρονομικής μας κληρονομιάς αλλά και την προώθηση του ελληνικού τουριστικού προϊόντος γενικότερα, φιλοξενήθηκε για πρώτη χρονιά στην έκθεση XENIA 23 – 25 Νοεμβρίου 2019 στο Metropolitan Expo.

Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά υποδεχτήκαμε στο περίπτερό μας την Πρόεδρο του ΕΟΤ, κ.Άντζελα Γκερέκου και τον Υπουργό Τουρισμού, κ.Χάρη Θεοχάρη οι οποίοι ενημερώθηκαν για την πορεία του Ελληνικού Πρωινού σχετικά με την ένταξη των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων στο πρόγραμμα, αλλά και τη διαδικασία πιστοποίησης που ακολουθείται από το Ξενοδοχειακό Επιμελητήριο Ελλάδος. Εκδήλωσαν θερμά το ενδιαφέρον τους για την πορεία του προγράμματος και δοκιμάσαν αρκετά από τα κεράσματα που τους προσφέρθηκαν.
Με την επιμέλεια του consultant chef και πιστοποιημένου καθηγητή μαγειρικής, κ.Στράτου Ιωσηφέλλη, όσοι επισκέφτηκαν το περίπτερο του Ελληνικού Πρωινού είχαν τη δυνατότητα να γευτούν γνήσια ελληνικά προϊόντα τοπικών παραγωγών και να ταξιδέψουν τις αισθήσεις τους μέσα από διαφορετικές προτάσεις – συνταγές, ενώ παράλληλα άκουσαν πολύτιμες πληροφορίες από τη Σύμβουλο Διατροφικής Αγωγής, κ. Μελίνα Σελάλμα μέσα από ένα άκρως ενδιαφέρον πρόγραμμα ζωντανών μαγειρικών δράσεων.

Το τραπέζι του πρωινού πλημμύρισε γεύσεις και αρώματα από διάφορες περιοχές της Ελλάδας και τόσο με τη βοήθεια των εξαιρετικών πρώτων υλών όσο και με τη μαεστρία του chef κ.Ιωσηφέλλη πραγματοποιήθηκε ένα πλούσιο γαστρονομικό ταξίδι στα πλέον παραδοσιακά, μοντέρνα αλλά και μεταμοντέρνα εδέσματα της πατρίδας μας.
Από τις ζωντανές παρασκευές που ξεχώρισαν ήταν το ρεβανί με φιστίκι Αιγίνης, η στριφτόπιτα με ξυνομυζήθρα, καπνιστή γραβιέρα και μελανοτύρι, τα γεμιστά σουγάνια με κιμά από λουκάνικο, πλιγούρι και φρέσκα αρωματικά, η αποδομημένη σπανακόπιτα με μους φέτας, το πιτάκι φάβας με σάλτσα τομάτας, καπνιστό σύγκλινο, τηγανιτό αυγό και βασιλοτύρι, καθώς και οι αυγόφετες με παστράμι και τυρί Άγιος Ισίδωρος Νάξου.
Θέλουμε να ευχαριστήσουμε τη Vario Duni για την ευγενική χορηγία σε αναλώσιμα είδη στο μπουφέ του Ελληνικού Πρωινού και την Cookbook για τις στολές και τα μαχαίρια του chef, καθώς και για τα πρώτης ποιότητας προϊόντα τους τούς εξής Έλληνες παραγωγούς: Iamvi, Naoumidis All Pepper, Pallada Virgin Olive Oil, Chrisomelo, Thiros Trofima, Saristi, Τυροκομείο Κουφοπούλου, Α λα Γκρεκ, Αφοι Κασσάκη, Αλφειός Ρόδι Α.Ε., Κτήμα Βαβουράκη, Γερούσης, Passion Honey, Γέννημα Γης, Μέλι Ένα, Byraki Flavor, Ανθός Φύσης, Melima, Αυγά Κοντογιάννη, Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη, The Trinity Farm, Lesvos Gourmet, Μυτιληνιά Γη, Blackbird, Παλαιστρος, Αγροτουριστικός Συνεταιρισμός Γυναικών Μεσοτόπου, Gliglis, Agnusvita, Κτήμα Γης και Υγείας.

Η γαστρονομική διάσταση της τουριστικής εμπειρίας έχει ξεχωριστή σημασία για τον επισκέπτη ενός τόπου και αποτελεί πλέον και έναν ακόμα από τους βασικούς λόγους επιλογής κάποιου προορισμού. Για το λόγο αυτό μέσα από το Ελληνικό Πρωινό επιθυμούμε οι γεύσεις που δοκιμάζουν οι επισκέπτες στο τραπέζι του πρωινού να τους μείνουν ανεξίτηλες.

Διαβάστε εδώ το πρόγραμμα των live cooking actions καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια του τριημέρου.

Το Ελληνικό Πρωινό στο FVW Workshop 2019

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Ελληνικό Πρωινό δοκίμασαν οι 200 συμμετέχοντες στο FVW Workshop 2019, την κορυφαία δράση για την ενδυνάμωση της Γερμανικής τουριστικής αγοράς, που έλαβε χώρα στις 29 Μαρτίου 2019 στο ξενοδοχείο Wyndham Grand Athens, με στόχο τη γνωριμία τους με την αυθεντική Αθήνα, την Αττική γενικότερα και δη τους θησαυρούς που προσφέρουν.
Το workshop συντόνισε ο αρχισυντάκτης του FVW, κ. Klaus Hildebrand. Μίλησαν ο Πρόεδρος του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου Ελλάδος, κ.Αλέξανδρος Βασιλικός, η κ.Ελένη Δημοπούλου από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής και πολλοί ακόμη φορείς του τουρισμού, καθώς και εκπρόσωποι σημαντικών tour operators και τουριστικών γραφείων της Γερμανίας.


Η ημερίδα διοργανώθηκε από το Ξενοδοχειακό Επιμελητήριο Ελλάδος, την Περιφέρεια Αττικής και το FVW με την ευγενική στήριξη του ΕΟΤ και την Αιγίδα του Υπουργείου Τουρισμού. Χορηγός μεταφοράς ήταν η Aegean. Χορηγός διαμονής το Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens Hotel. Χορηγός συνεδρίου το Wyndham Grand Athens hotel και Χορηγός επίγειων μεταφορών η TUI Hellas.

 

Το FVW Workshop πραγματεύτηκε θέματα, όπως πολιτιστική κληρονομιά, σύγχρονη πόλη, υποδομές διαμονής και συνεδρίων, ψυχαγωγία, γαστρονομία, παραλιακό μέτωπο, πανόραμα των νησιών. Έγιναν προτάσεις για short breaks, καθώς και για τη στρατηγική ανάπτυξης της Γερμανικής αγοράς.

Στο πλαίσιο απόκτησης βιωματικής εμπειρίας σε σχέση με την τοπική γαστρονομία και τον πολιτισμό, οι συμμετέχοντες στο συνέδριο είχαν την ευκαιρία να δοκιμάσουν την πλέον προνομιακή δράση του ΞΕΕ, το «Ελληνικό Πρωινό», καθώς τους περίμενε ένας χορταστικός και εκτενής μπουφές με γευστικά ελληνικά εδέσματα, όπως πλούσιες σαλάτες, ελληνικά τυριά, σφουγγάτο, λαχανοντολμάδες, στριφτάρια με χόρτα και τυρί, οσπριάδα, ρυζόγαλο, γλυκά του κουταλιού με γιαούρτι, λουκουμάδες και σιμιγδαλένιος χαλβάς κ.α.
Κατά τη διάρκεια της παραμονής τους στην Ελλάδα, οι συμμετέχοντες είχαν επίσης την ευκαιρία να επισκεφθούν τα αξιοθέατα της Αθήνας και της Αττικής, να γνωρίσουν τις τουριστικές υποδομές της περιοχής και τις δυνατότητες για ψυχαγωγία και αγορές.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels • Stadiou 24, 10564. Athens • greekbreakfast2@grhotels.gr