Gastronomy Festival 2023

The established and well known Andronis Gastronomy Festival returns for summer 2023 with an incredible line-up of acclaimed Michelin Star Chefs from all around the world.

13th And 14th Of July

Alex Dilling at Lycabettus Restaurant, Andronis Luxury Suites

Since working as Executive Chef at the two Michelin starred restaurant, The Greenhouse in the U.K., London born Alex Dilling went on to spend a decade working with some of the most esteemed talents in the world of gastronomy. Most recently, he opened his first eponymous location, namely Alex Dilling at the Hotel Café Royal in London offering a distinctly intimate dining experience combined with gastronomic flair.

13th And 14th Of June

Emmanuel Renaut & Philip Chronopoulos at Lauda Restaurant, Andronis Boutique Hotel

Join us at Lauda for two nights and discover the culinary talents of both Chef Emmanuel Renaut and Chef Philip Chronopoulos. Boasting impressive training and experience, Renaut, the French chef and founder of the legendary 3 Michelin star Flocons de Sel located in the Alps in southeastern France is known for his bold and creative cuisine and love of using wild plants.

Gastronomic inventiveness combined with sheer talent are hallmarks of Chef Dilling’s renowned creative culinary flair.

20th And 21st Of July

Marcelo Ballardin at Throubi Restaurant, Andronis Concept Wellness Resort

After gaining invaluable experience working in some of the most acclaimed restaurants in Europe, Brazilian born chef Marcelo Ballardin opened his own restaurant OAK in Ghent, Belgium in 2014 which received 1 Michelin star four years later in 2018. Known for his love of seasonal, fresh ingredients, Marcelo’s South exciting American cooking style also highlights the imaginative use of Asian spices mixed with Mediterranean herbs.

26th And 27th Of July

Luca Piscazzi at Lauda Restaurant, Andronis Boutique Hotel

Born in Rome, Chef Luca Piscazzi has truly travelled across the globe from Europe to Hong Kong and Beijing in the quest of honing his culinary skills culminating in 2 Michelin stars during his tenure at Chef Anne Sophie Pic’s La Dame de Pic in London. Since moving to Greece he has embarked on his first solo venture at Pelagos at the Four Seasons in Greece’s capital city.

An out-of-this-world wine pairing experience to remember

Organised nightly by our sommelier for one couple only, surrender yourself to the capable hands of our awardwinning Head Chef Christos Karagiannis who will create an outstanding Greek inspired menu utilizing only the island’s best ingredients along with other premium ingredients that are flown in daily from around the world. The gastronomic experience that follows is one that combines both authenticity and cutting edge innovations, culminating in what can only be described a true assault on the senses.

Combined with some of the finest wines from Santorini’s rich and varied terroir, all you have to do is relish the moment and breathe in the ambience of one of the most beautiful outdoor dining spaces in the world where the calm Aegean sea, awe inspiring views and the rich blanket of stars above make for one of the most memorable experiences in the world.

3RD AND 4TH OF AUGUST Lewis Barker at Lycabettus Restaurant, Andronis Luxury Suites

Beginning his career at the tender age of 15, British born Chef Lewis Barker went on to spend a decade gaining experience and honing his culinary skills under renowned chefs in some of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants. Currently located in Singapore, Chef Barker is head chef at the restaurant Sommer which opened in January 2021 to receive its first Michelin star a mere six months later.

30th And 31st Of August

Christophe Hay at Throubi Restaurant, Andronis Concept Wellness Resort

Chef Christophe Hay, chef – owner at Fleur de Loire in the Loire region, France, honors the region’s native products and the people who produce them offering a cuisine that is culturally rich and intentionally simple in an atmosphere that is decisively modern. Having garnered 2 Michelin stars since 2019, Hay is also a principal member of the chef’s ecology association named “L’R durable” aimed at promoting responsible cooking.

It Is for the fIfth consecutive year that Lauda Restaurant welcomes the gastronomical genius of Emmanuel Renaut and the talent of George Dospras in a summer culinary feast of supreme tastes.

They said about you that you create your own brand of cuisine: generous, lively, colourful, appealing and modern. How are these elements incorporated into Lauda Restaurant?

E.R: Initially taking the product in its purest form, then transforming it in a manner that reveals its very best qualities. This is my watchword for the creative menu of Lauda Restaurant. How would you describe the “Andronis” chapter in your professional life?

G.D: This chapter is a very creative period as well as a period of personal and professional development. It comes as the continuation of the experience I had gained from my previous years in various kitchens. Behind a successful restaurant, you can detect creative minds and talents. What does it take to perfectly execute this business recipe for 5 years?

E.R: It is important that there is respect and appreciation between two partners. These characteristics are present on both sides throughout all these years of our cooperation and are elements that bind the relationship between us. In addition, the element of creation characterizes both of us, as we always want to jointly achieve the best result with more and more creative dishes. In what ways does the volcanic energy of the island inspire you?

G.D: A volcano indicates the destruction of the place it runs through, but then life is born again. This thought gives us the strength and energy to continue inspired by the realization that every end becomes a new beginning.

During these years, have you ever sensed the need to change an “ingredient” in order to refresh the co-operation between the two of you?

E.R & G.D: As we move forward with a common ideology and a common purpose, our cooperation becomes better and better as the years pass and each one of us learns from the other. The dish we would stand out as the restaurant’s most characteristic is……

Fava from Yannis:

Greek mushrooms, Smoked Egg Yolk

Underneath Zephyr of Fava from Yannis

Nomikos Estate

A piece of Santorini that we would take with us is ……. the memories that we have created all these years in the island.

Culinary creativity means……. use of quality raw materials, combination of cooking techniques and marriage of materials that result in pure flavors. •

Suite Dreams are made of these

Andronis Group welcomes this summer with the grand debutant of its majestic Natura & Oasis Suites.

Nature takes central stage regarding the concept and the creation of the newly launched Natura & Oasis Suites. The curtain opens to reveal the impressive Natura Suites initiating guests into a sensuous world made of luminous, amply spaces with natural layers of pattern, texture, and color. Indulge into summer bliss from the privacy of your very own pool, enjoy mesmerizing views of the Aegean Sea and journey away. Each suite features an open space with a king-sized bed and a living area that leads to the private veranda offering striking sea views. You will only part with this, just to take in the absolute essence of the indoor hot tub and allow yourself to enjoy the finest bathroom experience.

Following the same philosophy, Oasis Suites unfold the grandeur of a set of four suites embracing the atmosphere of a true summer palace. Boasting 100sq meters and featuring a stunning pool of 28sq meters and a courtyard of 60sq meters to create memories of an outstanding outdoor living. Ideal for the finest romantic getaway, right in the heart of the majestic Andronis Arcadia, Oasis Suites promise to create the utmost backdrop for an unforgettable stay. Double the size of the Natura Suites, they stand as the design gem of the hotel elevating high expectations and delivering the utmost summer experience. A living oasis of unpretentious luxury that comes handin-hand with nature. •

It’s a Beauti-Pool world

Time to dive into Andronis Hotels’ deep of aquatic treasures to “pool” over and unwind!

Let yourseLf dream of the iconic views from your infinity pool and be prepared to savor exquisite outdoor living next to amazing main pools. When it comes to the aquatic element, numbers speak for themselves at Andronis Hotels. Boasting 6 outdoor infinity pools that stand as gems in its crown and featuring 162 private infinity pools, it unfolds a unique world of splashy tales. Experience summertime on Santorini Island in all its magnitude and discover the romantic soul hidden inside you enjoying one of the 51 private outdoor hot tub suites. Wake up in rooms that initiate you to the very Cycladic essence. From the window, the view welcomes you into the realm of endless blue and the freedom of being the explorer of bliss. So, do you dare to take the plunge?

Capturing Dreams

A tribute to the photographer behind most of the incredible images in Andronis Magazine. Tryfon N. Georgopoulos was a genuine lover of beauty in all its forms who will be fondly remembered.

The firsT Greek phoToGrapher to produce the cover for the illustrious National Geographic edition for ‘Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe’, Tryfon N. Georgopoulos had worked with a plethora of Greek and international lifestyle tourism magazines.With years of marketing management experience, he had a clear insight into what communication and advertising “works” and was considered a specialist in Hotel and Architectural photography as well as in Portrait & Food photography - encompassing a portfolio of 32 Michelin starred chefs in Greece and Europe. A few days ago, Tryfon, a dear friend of the Andronis family, passed away. We were fortunate to speak to him for the previous issue of the Andronis magazine and to share his attitude for tourism related photography.

We take solace in the knowledge that in his life, he certainly did what he loved and loved what he did – and gained respect for it.

What do you ultimately believe the role of the Greek photographer is in tourism and the hospitality industry?

It’s huge. Photos dominate any holiday brochure, any type of printed advertising material, billboards, guide, brochures for tourist attractions… Images of destinations, landscapes, hotels, people relaxing and having fun. Before choosing a destination, the public wants to see people having a good time, beaches or attractions that they will dream of visiting. Many types of photography can present tourist destinations from many different angles. Apart from architectural photography that depicts hotels and various other accommodations, food photography, lifestyle, even fashion photography also play an important role.

How do your photos highlight Greece’s unique beauty?

As a travel photographer, I travel over 9 months a year and have the good fortune to return to some of my favorite destinations over and over again. The challenge, then, is to look at these same places with a different eye and share that feeling in my photo. Turning to Santorini, are there any other destinations in the world with such a unique landscape?

Certainly there are destinations that compete with the beauty of the landscape of Santorini, but, photographically speaking, Santorini dominates due to its special color. The alternation of tones is incredible as is its wonderful light.

As a professional who has photographed this island so many times, where would you suggest visitors go to see the magic of this island for themselves?

Well, there’s Oia for sure as well as the unique and traditional village of Emporeio which just transports you to another era. •