Kouzina
Thursday, September 20th from 6-9pm
Taste the food prepared by top chefs from around Chicago who will whip up Greek and Mediterranean delectable bites
Taste the wine enjoy premium wine tastings from Greece
Taste the culture sample and shop at the pop up “Agora” (The Marketplace) featuring authentic Greek foods and products
We have you to thank for the success of Kouzina 2012! (Scroll down for event photos)
Sponsors
We sincerely thank the community and corporate leaders, listed to the left, who made this a successful signature event.
Kouzina Committee
This year’s Kouzina was co-chaired by NHM Board Members Marilyn Tzakis and Maria Lampros. We are also proud to have Chef John Boudouvas from Mia Figlia as the Kouzina Chef Committee Chair. We thank the following members of the Kouzina Committee: Helen Alexander, Yvonne Anagnost, Kathy Apostal, Demetria Bakris, John and Martha Cannis, Kiki Furla, Chrissy Haralampopoulos, Kathy Kaporis, Theodora Marinos, Connie Michalarias, Eva Panagiotopoulos, Peggy Petropoulos, Stephanie Poulakidas, Jason Vranas, Constantine Zografopoulos and Christos Lelempsis, Consul of Economic & Commercial Affairs at the Consulate of Greece-Chicago.
Featured Chefs
- Louie Alexakis, Avli Estiatorio
- George Alpogianis, City Porch
- John Ayaleanos, Sheraton Chicago
- Jerome Bacle, Courtright’s Restaurant
- Andrew Bannos & Jimmy Bannos, Sr, Heaven on Seven
- Jimmy Bannos, Jr, The Purple Pig
- John Chiakulas, Foodease Market
- Luca Corazzina, 312 Chicago
- Jack Funderburg, Prasino
- John Gatsos, Tavern on Rush
- Frank Georgacopoulos, Meli Cafe
- Athena Manolakos, Pan Hellenic Pastry Shop
- Dan Pancake, Autre Monde Cafe
- Massimo Salatino, Francesca’s Group
- Carl Shelton, Boka Restaurant
- Randy Waidner, Gibsons
Taste of Greek Chicago
- Chicago Sweet Connection
- Greek Islands
- OPA Estiatorio
- Parthenon Restaurant
- Psistaria
- Roditys Restaurant
- Santorini Restaurant
Agora (Marketplace)
- Chicago Sun-Times
- D.M. Emporium Imports
- Earth’s Brands
- Elea Mediterranean Food Market
- Fresh Farms International Market
- Grecian Delight
- Loukoumaki
- Mastiha Shop
- Mediterranean Healthy Foods
- UpperCrust Bakery
Special Thanks
The National Hellenic Museum appreciates the following individuals, companies and organizations who have provided inkind support for Kouzina: The Dernis Family, Diamond Importers, Dionysos Dance Troupe, Distinctive Imports, European Imports & Exports, Fantis Imports, Fotis & Sons, Kendall College, Mickey’s Linens, Microthin, MVP Studio Photography, Nostos Winery, Stellar Imports, and Zepole Restaurant Supplies.
We also sincerely thank the Consulate of Greece-Chicago for their support of this event.
Event Video
Event Photos
Kouzina photos taken by MVP Studio Photography are available for immediate view and purchase on their website. Here’s a preview of these photos:





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