Hotel Grande Bretagne presents an extraordinary culinary experience celebrating two iconic pillars of Greek gastronomy: the tomato and the Xinomavro. On Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at the Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge, a six-course dinner will bring these elements together in a creative dialogue of flavors, aromas and stories.
Awarded Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis creates a menu dedicated to a single ingredient: the tomato, a humble yet precious staple of Greek cuisine. Drawing inspiration from rare heirloom varieties grown with care for the hotel on the slopes of Mount Pateras, he presents the tomato in diverse culinary expressions, from traditional to imaginative, revealing its depth and character.
Each course will be paired with a unique expression of Xinomavro from leading local producers, thoughtfully curated by Head Sommelier Evangelos Psofidis. Guests will discover the many dimensions of this noble Greek grape as they journey through the country’s diverse wine regions where it flourishes.
Throughout the evening, the participating producers will personally introduce their wines, sharing stories and secrets, while grower Nikos Tsompanoglou will present his philosophy of natural cultivation and his deep connection to the land. Altogether, they will highlight the bond that unites cultivation, winemaking and gastronomy.
Hosts:
Executive Chef: Asterios Koustoudis
Head Sommelier: Evangelos Psofidis
Guests of Honor:
Nikos Tsompanoglou – Natural Grower
Kostas Tsililis – Tsililis Winery, Meteora
Laurens Hartman – Domaine Karanika, Amyntaio
Argyris Gerovassiliou, Vassiliki Gerovassiliou – Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi
Thanos Dougos, Louisa Dougos – Dougos Winery, Rapsani
Angelos Iatridis – Alpha Estate, Amyntaio
Stellios Boutaris – Kir-Yianni Estate, Naoussa
Wines to be presented:
Tsilili Grape Distillate, Xinomavro
Domaine Karanika, Extra Cuvée de Reserve, 2017
Ktima Gerovassiliou Xinomavro Rosé, 2024
Dougos Rapsani Old Vines, 2016
Alpha Estate Ecosystem Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Single Block “Barba Yiannis”, 2017
Kir-Yianni “Ramnista”, 2013
The Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge
Hotel Grande Bretagne, 1st Floor
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Seats are limited, advance reservation is required.
For further information and reservations: +30 210 33 30 748
