Episode 3 – Avaton Luxury Villas Resort – Relais & Châteaux – Spinach & Feta Cheese Pie, Greek Salad & Tzatziki
“A hidden gem of the Mediterranean, next to the Holy Mount Athos, an UNESCO World Heritage Monument”
The executive Chef: Panos Papadopoulos
Panos Papadopoulos comes from Naoussa, a small town in Greece, famous for its wines.
He worked and apprenticed internationally. He started in London, then on to a two-star Michelin in Lausanne, and a three-star Michelin –Akelarre- in San Sebastian and at the legendary Vardis de Kifissia, Athens.
The chef will seduce you with his modern authentic culinary creations of Mediterranean cuisine.
He favors regional flavors and sources seasonal organic products such as farm produce, fish and cheese.
His signature ingredient is local mussels from Olympiada. He gets them fresh every day from a farm very close to the resort. His motto is: “Simplicity at its best”
List of the ingredients:
Spinach & Feta Cheese Pie, Greek Salad & Tzatziki
Dough
300 gr flour (or 2 3/8 cups)
150 gr water (or 5/8 cups)
20 gr vinegar (0.08 cup)
20 gr olive oil (0.08 cup)
Salt
Filling
Fresh spinach leaves, Fresh mint, Fresh milk, Salt & pepper ,Olive oil ,Garlic, Chives, Spring onions, Feta Cheese
Greek salad
Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta cheese, Spring onions, Kalamata olives, Capres, Salt & pepper, Olive oil
Tzatziki
½ cucumber, Greek yogurt, Mint leaves, 1 glove of garlic, Salt & pepper, Olive oil, Vinegar
Discover this recipe by clicking on the video
Cook at home and stay safe!
The Resort :
Avaton Luxury Villas Resort – Relais & Chateaux offers seafront accommodation with Mediterranean gardens.
It is an estate perched above a private beach of turquoise blue.
All 36 units are air conditioned and have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most units include a dining area and/or terrace, while some come with private pools. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. An oven, a refrigerator and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
This resort is ideal for families.
The Location
Overlooking Komitsa Bay in Athos Peninsula
The nearest airport is Thessaloniki Airport, 86 km from the property.
The Cuisine:
Modern culinary creations of Mediterranean and international cuisine can be tasted at Avaton Restaurant and Champagne Bar. Guests may enjoy their dish or signature cocktail while indulging in the endless blues of the Aegean Sea.
Activities:
Island hopping in Drenia & Amouliani
Explore the Traditional Village of Arnaia
Visit the Traditional Shipyards of Ierissos
Ultimate body & soul retreat
Follow the footsteps of Aristotle
Cruise around Holy Mount Athos, a UNESCO World Heritage Monument, the only Monastic State in Europe and one of the most spiritual places on Earth
CONTACT
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR A QUOTE
Operations & Reservations
3477 Rushbrooke street, Suite 302
Verdun, QC, H4G 1S8 CANADA
Corporate Headquarters
107-27 71st Avenue, Suite 403
Forest Hill, NY 11375
Phone: 1-514-285-8758
Toll free: 1-866-285-8758
Fax: 1-514-285-9128
Email: info@eetvl.com
