Lesvos Food Fest 2018 took place over a 10-day period, from July 5th-15th and has been designed to dynamically promote the culinary customs, the traditions and the products of each region, which will host this year\u2019s events, highlighting the geographical and cultural uniqueness of each location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below you may find a brief presentation of the events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY 5.7.2018<\/strong> FRIDAY 6.7.2018<\/strong> SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7\u20138.7.2018<\/strong> MONDAY 9.7.2018<\/strong> TUESDAY 10.7.2018<\/strong> WEDNESDAY 11.7.2018<\/strong> THURSDAY 12.7.2018<\/strong> FRIDAY 13.7.2018<\/strong> SATURDAY 14.7.2018<\/strong> SUNDAY 15.7.2018<\/strong> Look for all co-operating businesses offering \u201couzo with meze\u201d and \u201cEressos-style breakfast\u201d in special prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OUZO WITH MEZE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ERESSOS: AIGAIO RESTAURANT \/ ETOILE WINE BAR \/ EXIS RESTAURANT \/ KAFENES CAF\u00c9 RESTAURANT \/ KARAVOGIANNOS RESTAURANT \/ OVELIX RESTAURANT \/ PARASOL CAF\u00c9 BAR \/ THE TRADITION, SAM RESTAURANT \/ SOULATSO RESTAURANT<\/p>\n\n\n\n KALLONI: AIGAION HOTEL \/ AKTI SNACK BAR \/ CAPRICE \/ DIONYSOS RESTAURANT \/ KALLONI VILLAGE \/ MALEMI HOTEL \/ MARAS RESTAURANT \/ MIMIS RESTAURANT \/ PARADISE CAF\u00c9 \/ PASIPHAE HOTEL \/ PELA HOTEL \/ SAMPO RESTAURANT<\/p>\n\n\n\n LAFIONA: TO AITHRIO \/ EXOHIKO \/ KAFENEIO \u201cO TZIMIS\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n MOLYVOS: ADONIS HOTEL \/ ALONIA RESTAURANT \/ APHRODITE HOTEL \/ BETTY\u2019S RESTAURANT \/ BYZANTINO CAF\u00c9 \/ DELPHINIA HOTEL \/ DEILINO RESTAURANT \/ GATOS RESTAURANT \/ GORGONA RESTAURANT \/ HAMAM RESTAURANT \/ KISMET RESTAURANT \/ KOMBOLOGAKI CAF\u00c9 \/ LE GRAND BLUE RESTAURANT \/ MAJORAN RESTAURANT \/ MELTEMI RESTAURANT \/ MISTRAL RESTAURANT \/ MOLYVOS STARS RESTAURANT \/ OCTOPUS RESTAURANT \/ OUZADIKO TOU BABOUKOU RESTAURANT \/ RAMONA RESTAURANT \/ SEA HORSE RESTAURANT \/ SUNRISE RESORT HOTEL \/ TRIENA RESTAURANT \/ TROPICANA RESTAURANT<\/p>\n\n\n\n PETRA: AVLAKI RESTAURANT \/ CHRISTOS RESTAURANT \/ GORGONA RESTAURANT \/ MARINA RESTAURANT \/ NIKOS RESTAURANT \/ PANORAMA HOTEL \/ THALASSA RESTAURANT<\/p>\n\n\n\n SYKAMINIA: ANEMOESSA RESTAURANT \/ \u03a4\u039f \u039aY\u039c\u0391 RESTAURANT \/ \u201cMOURIA TOU MYRIVILI\u201d RESTAURANT<\/p>\n\n\n\n VAFIOS: VAFIOS TAVERNA<\/p>\n\n\n\n ERESSOS-STYLE BREAKFAST: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ERESSOS: KAFENES RESTAURANT \/ BUDDA BAR \/ PARASOL CAF\u00c9 BAR \/ ETOILE WINE BAR \/ EXIS RESTAURANT \/ \u039a\u03a5\u039c\u0391 HOTEL \/ CAF\u00c9 ERESSOS \/ BELLE VILLE RESTAURANT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Lesvos: Lafiona<\/strong>
The local Cultural Association \u201cAgios Alexandros\u201d, with a sincere love for tradition, will be presenting \u201cTrahana\u201d \u2014 our local \u201csuperfood\u201d.
19:00 Agia Paraskevi church, Lafiona
A presentation of the preparation process of trahana (frumenty) and local sweets will take place in a magical landscape overlooking the Aegean Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Lesvos: Skala Kallonis <\/strong>
The Kalloni Tourism Association invites everyone to spend a day in the fishing village of Skala Kalloni, full of savoury and seafood flavours.
9:30 Skala Kallonis fishing port
Begin the morning with a boat ride in the Gulf of Kalloni, also known as \u201cThe Lake of Aristotle\u201d. A demonstration of the salting process will take place next, in cooperation with the local businesses and the Fishermen\u2019s Association of Skala Kallonis.
19:30 Skala Kallonis Square
Enjoy cooking events by chef Charis Katrakazas, Charilaos Theodorellis, former Tourism Professor, and the Association of Descendants from Asia Minor in Kalloni, followed by an evening of music & dance hosted by the local associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Western Lesvos: Eressos
The Eressos Tourism Association takes us on a journey from the past until present day with musical and local flavours.
Saturday 18:30 Eressos village Square
In Eressos village, haute cuisine dishes and \u201cVrasma\u201d (Petimezi) will be created by our beloved gourmet chef Elias Mamalakis using the famous local figs of Eressos, in cooperation with the \u201cFanias\u201d Eressos Cultural Association.
There will be a free bus transfer from Skala Eressos parking space to Eressos village every 20 minutes.
Sunday 19:00 Skala Eressos beach
To the accompaniment of guitars and songs, we will \u201ctravel back\u201d to nostalgic times on the beach of Skala Eressos, while enjoying watermelon and the local \u201ctouloumotyri\u201d cheese… just like we did when things were simple and carefree.
Parallel Events:
Enjoy \u201cEressos-style\u201d breakfast with local products and recipes offered by collaborating businesses.
Cooking with local products from Lesvos on the \u201cfloating platforms\u201d of Skala Eressos by the inventive chef Eleni Psichouli and food writer-cook Ioanna Stamoulou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Southern Lesvos: Gera<\/strong>
The \u201cMODOUSA\u201d Social Business Co-operative presents local products and local producers in an open-air market.
18:00 Durahani, Pappados, Gera, Modousa Premises
Come visit the open-air market of local producers and enjoy food-tasting at the premises of Mod\u03bfusa in Durahani, Pappados, Gera, with the participation of producers who will present local products from Lesvos (packaged or not).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eastern Lesvos: Mytilene<\/strong>
20:00 Book & Art bookstore
5 Komninaki Street
Chef Kostis Kostakis will bring to life recipes from his book focusing in homemade pies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Lesvos: Agia Paraskevi<\/strong>
The Museum of Industrial Olive Oil Production in Lesvos of the Piraeus Group Cultural Foundation in Agia Paraskevi, will be hosting \u201cOlive Oil Cooking\u201d in its open space, which will combine tradition with modern gastronomic trends.
19:00 Museum of Industrial Olive Oil Production in Lesvos, Agia Paraskevi
Don\u2019t miss the cooking creations prepared by chef Alexandros Papandreou as well as the Women\u2019s Agritourism Co-operative of Agia Paraskevi \u201cSelada\u201d. Olive oil, seafood, salting procedures will have their honourable role in the recipes, while the dishes will be presented in traditional clay utensils. The organising committee will also welcome new ideas, proposals and discussions on Lesvos Food Fest 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Lesvos: Molyvos <\/strong>
Enjoy a variety of events for all age groups and \u201ctastes\u201d, organized by the Molyvos Wine & Dine Association and the Molyvos Tourism Association.
10:00 Lefkonikos Square
Cooking workshops for children
We will be cooking \u201cMamalelia\u201d (homemade pasta) and \u201cKoulikia\u201d (fried dough) with children 5 to 12 years old, and will be discussing about food waste from all over the planet with \u201cBoroume\u201d (\u201cWe Can\u201d).
10:00\u201313:00 Molyvos Hamam
Mixtures of various herbs and salt
An experiential awakening of the senses which will take place in the Ottoman Hamam, where we will interact with herbs and salt from Lesvos, presented by graduates of the Cultural Technology and Communication Department of the University of the Aegean.
20:00 Lefkonikos Square
Aegean Wine Tasting and cheese love from Lesvos
Popular from antiquity, the wines and wineries in the North Aegean are presented by wine expert Nikoleta Makryonitou, in combination with cheese and dairy products from Lesvos, with the support of Iliachtida Association from Mantamados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Lesvos: Molyvos<\/strong>
10:00 Lefkonikos Square
Cooking workshops for children
We will be cooking \u201cMamalelia\u201d (homemade pasta) and \u201cKoulikia\u201d (fried dough) with children 12 years old and up, and will be discussing about food waste from all over the planet with \u201cBoroume\u201d (\u201cWe Can\u201d).
10:00\u201313:00 Molyvos Hamam
Mixtures of various herbs and salt
18:30 Workshops in the private neighbourhood courtyards of the local women of Molyvos (see map)
In Lesvos, in summer, the housewives\u2019s kitchens are \u201cfilled\u201d with a variety of leaves and flowers \u2013 from grapevines to zucchini flowers. The \u201cMolyviates\u201d will welcome us to their courtyards, where they will teach us the technique of stuffing an oniondolma, how to fold grapevines, how to close a zucchini flower, but also the secrets of \u201coctopus stuffing\u201d in their picturesque courtyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Lesvos: Molyvos<\/strong>
10:00 Lefkonikos Square
Cooking workshops for children
We will be cooking Fried bread stuffed with local cheeses mix and Homemade loukouma stuffed with a variety of season marmelades with children 5 years old and up and will be discussing about food waste from all over the planet with \u201cBoroume\u201d (\u201cWe can\u201d).
10:00 Molyvos Hamam
Mixtures of various herbs and salt
Northern Lesvos: Petra <\/strong>
The Cultural Association of Petra and the Association of Merchants and Tradesmen will be opening the courtyards of the local homes, inviting everyone to enjoy special sweet treats, as well as to come join in on the fun at the party on the beach.
18:30 Petra village courtyards (see map)
Presentation of pastry confectionery recipes by the welcoming women of Petra, who will open their courtyards to the public. These recipes are connected to wedding treats and local fests.
21:00 Petra beach (north entrance)
Don\u2019t miss the theme 60s party \u00abAbout time\u00bb inspired from the Hollywood movie to be filmed on the island of Lesvos in autumn. On the beach of Petra Christos Houseas will be presenting local drinks combined in concept cocktails accompanied by the 60s rythms. Renos Haralambidis (the movie\u2019s main character) will be our special guest for the night. Dress up sixties to feel the atmosphere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Lesvos: Molyvos<\/strong>
10:00 Molyvos Park
Cookout at the Camping site by local scout teams.
20:00 Molyvos Harbour
Ouzo Tasting and Street Food
A different presentation of fish, in a \u201cfish & vegetable chips\u201d version, served with ouzo to go!
21:30 Later we\u2019re enjoying our ouzo in tavernas around the harbour while listening to unplugged music by small local music groups. A nostalgic closing of our 10-day-food journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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