{"id":90991,"date":"2026-01-22T14:32:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horecaexpo.gr\/?p=90991"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:24:53","slug":"gastronomy-lab-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horecaexpo.gr\/en\/gastronomy-lab-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastronomy Lab 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]<h3 class=\"vc-internal-title \" style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size:28px;color:#000000;\">The top gastronomic trends shined at HORECA<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World-renowned chefs from Greece and abroad captivated audiences with their unique culinary techniques at the Gastronomy Lab.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HORECA 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in collaboration with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Haris Charalambidis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gastronomy Essentials<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, successfully presented for the third consecutive year the largest gastronomic event of the year, Gastronomy Lab. The specially designed stage of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gastronomy Lab<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in Hall 4 was filled with people throughout all four days of the exhibition, leaving the best impressions. The most prominent names in both global and local gastronomy had the opportunity to showcase their culinary talent and share innovative approaches in the culinary field, presenting innovative solutions for restaurants, bars, and hotels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A unique journey of flavors with innovative practices and know-how (Day 4)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yannis Baxevanis,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> one of the most iconic Greek chefs, brought his creative perspective to Greek gastronomy through a unique presentation \u201cModern Seafood Cuisine: A Journey into Greek Gastronomic Richness\u201d. The chef guided the audience on a journey of flavors, highlighting the importance of seasonal ingredients and local production, while telling stories that connect gastronomy with the culture and tradition of Greece.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89513&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-teams=\"true\">\u03a5iannis Baxevanis<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89515&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">\u201cBaba <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW44807527 BCX8\">Napolitain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">\u201d,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\"> was the title of the live cooking show by distinguished pastry chefs <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">Alexandros Alexiou and Dimitris <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW44807527 BCX8\">Piakoulakis<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">who presented a unique reconstruction of the classic Baba <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW44807527 BCX8\">Napolitain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\"> recipe. Through their approach, they highlighted how this traditional flavor can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">acquire<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\"> a modern, creative dimension, while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44807527 BCX8\"> its characteristic simplicity.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW44807527 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89517&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-teams=\"true\">Alexandros Alexiou\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89519&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW181305336 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181305336 BCX8\">Well-known bakery chef <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181305336 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181305336 BCX8\">Rodolphe <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW181305336 BCX8\">Landemaine<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181305336 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181305336 BCX8\"> took the stage at the Gastronomy Lab for the live cooking show &#8220;Sustainable Entrepreneurship&#8221; to show us how sustainability and plant-based raw materials are shaping the future of baking. Innovative new practices and high aesthetics were the two main elements of his plant-based philosophy and the business practices he proposed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW181305336 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89521&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-teams=\"true\">Rodolphe Landemaine,\u00a0Jean-Marie Hoffmann<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89523&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Haris Nikolouzos<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> redefined the concept of a bistro and adapted it to the Greek context in his live cooking show &#8220;The Greek Bistro: Authenticity with a New Perspective.&#8221; He demonstrated how traditional Greek ingredients such as excellent olive oil, fresh herbs, and local cheeses can be highlighted through modern cooking methods, creating dishes that respect tradition while following modern gastronomic trends. He took us on a culinary journey that combined the old with the new, creating a unique and complete experience for bistro visitors!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The day ended with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nikos Roussos<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who was impressed with his unique cooking show &#8220;Future Menus-Fin to Gill&#8221;, demonstrating ways in which the &#8220;Use all \u2013 Waste not&#8221; philosophy can be put into practice for creating innovative sustainable menus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Unique gastronomic creations that resemble works of art! (Day 3)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Distinguished chef <strong>Aristotelis Megoulas<\/strong>, known for promoting Greek gastronomy, presented at the Gastronomy Lab his live cooking show &#8220;From the Olive Grove to the Table,&#8221; emphasizing the importance of olive oil in Greek cuisine. Inspired by Vincent van Gogh&#8217;s painting &#8220;The Olive Harvest,&#8221; he showcased the journey from olive cultivation to the use of olive oil in cooking, offering the audience a unique tasting experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89389&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89385&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Aristotelis Megoulas[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Angeli Silva Carolina<\/strong> and <strong>Ignacio De Juan-Creix<\/strong> from the PLAT Institute captivated us with a particularly experimental live cooking show titled &#8220;MIST: The Science of Edible Mist.&#8221; They invited us into a new culinary world, presenting an innovative technique for researching edible aromas and inhalable food, based on a special device that can be utilized in restaurants and bars![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89391&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Ignacio De Juan\u2013Creix &amp; Angelina Silva Carolina[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89393&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Baker <strong>Haris Papalitsas<\/strong> redefined the gastronomic position of bread through his live cooking show &#8220;Bread as a Gastronomic Creation: The Secrets of Taste.&#8221; With him, we explored the art and science behind top-quality bread. We learned about the importance of selecting the right flours, the crucial role of starters, and aging techniques. At the end, we sampled different types of bread![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89387&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89395&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\u0397arris Papalitsas[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Chef <strong>Panos Dimou<\/strong>, during his live cooking show &#8220;C C R (Celler de Can Roca) Cuisine \u2013 Conscience \u2013 Reflection,&#8221; revealed the journey a dish takes from the moment of its conception to its place on the menu of a three-Michelin-star restaurant. Secrets, challenges, techniques, and many details were part of the live demonstration of what occurs in the R&amp;D department of a top restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>The multi-award-winning <strong>Thanos Feskos<\/strong> introduced us to the techniques of handmade charcuterie, with an emphasis on organic methods of preservation and flavoring. During his live cooking show titled &#8220;Homemade Charcuterie: The Organic Way to Cure and Flavor Meat,&#8221; the chef explained how using organic materials and natural processes can offer exceptional quality and flavor in meat preparations, without the need for artificial preservatives or chemical additives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89505&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Thanos Feskos[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89503&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Denis Coutiade[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The most famous ma\u00eetre in the world, <strong>Denis Coutiade<\/strong>, focused on emotional intelligence and empathy for the needs of customers. Through his presentation &#8220;Once Upon A Time The Service Of Tomorrow,&#8221; he spoke about the management methodology of top restaurants, challenges in customer service, the importance of training, and the future of the entire industry.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All the secrets of modern culinary expertise exclusively at the Gastronomy Lab (Day 2)<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chef <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dimitris Kontaratos<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> presented his live cooking show titled &#8220;Organic Aging of Meats and Seafood&#8221; at the Gastronomy Lab, focusing on the top technique that enhances and intensifies the natural flavors and textures of ingredients. Combining culinary expertise with science, the visitors learned methods to offer complexity in the ingredients of a modern professional kitchen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89099&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\u0397aris Haralampidis, Jerome Lacressonniere (Ducasse Conseil), Alain Maillet (CNES)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89101&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Martin Millouet (Ecole Ritz Escoffier)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chef <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Konstantinos Mandylas<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in his live cooking show titled &#8220;Gastro-Tavern: Reviving Greek Tradition with a Modern View,&#8221; introduced a concept that redefines the Greek food experience. Through the selection of fresh, local ingredients and creative cooking methods, he demonstrated that a Greek taverna can be a reference point for modern gastronomy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89103&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89105&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-teams=\"true\">Konstantinos Mandylas<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internationally renowned chef and director of DUCASSE Conseil, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">J\u00e9r\u00f4me Lacressonni\u00e8re<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in collaboration with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alain Maillot<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from the French Space Agency (CNES), attended HORECA to present an unparalleled live cooking session titled &#8220;Space Cuisine: Eating in Zero Gravity.&#8221; For the first time, visitors of HORECA had the unique opportunity to see up close how canned meals, specially designed for astronauts, are created while maintaining respect for the gastronomic tradition of French cuisine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89107&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89109&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Jerome Lacressonniere (Ducasse Conseil) &amp; Alain Maillet (CNES)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Famous chef <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Martin Millouet<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> encouraged his audience to dare to redefine the most popular pastry ingredient. During his live cooking show &#8220;Redefining Chocolate: The Creation of Gravit\u00e9 Cacao,&#8221; he introduced the philosophical analysis of a dessert based on cocoa and revealed new innovative processing techniques.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89111&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Jerome Lacressonniere (Ducasse Conseil)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;89113&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Famous Greek chef <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dimitris Katrivesis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> brought the future of restaurant gastronomy to the Gastronomy Lab of HORECA 2025 with his live cooking show &#8220;Changing the Menu of the Future: Utopia or a Necessary Reality.&#8221; Zero-wasting techniques, the use of super-local ingredients, ethical enjoyment, revolutionary fermentations, and plant-based gastronomy were some of the intriguing highlights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top chef <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Larhat Lahmer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> came to HORECA 2025 to present the creative fusion of French pastry with the rich and intoxicating flavors of the Middle East. Through his live cooking show &#8220;Fusion Pastry: French Techniques with a Middle Eastern Essence,&#8221; visitors watched the preparation of desserts that bridge two worlds, utilizing &#8220;exotic&#8221; ingredients like spices, Aleppo pepper, mastic, and rich syrups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sweet suggestions for freestyle presentations and innovative cooking practices (Day 1)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The event kicked off with the distinguished chef, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joseph Sykianakis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who presented Modern Restaurant Desserts that immediately captured the audience&#8217;s attention. Using everyday commercial ingredients, the chef created casual sweet options ideal for comfort restaurants. The core principles of his philosophy were the low food and labor costs of the preparations, as well as the freestyle presentations that increase the speed with which a professional kitchen operates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an era where new culinary approaches supporting sustainability are at the forefront, the internationally renowned chef <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Julian Mercier<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> was an essential part of the Gastronomy Lab. Through his live cooking show titled <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cExperience zero-waste cooking that combines flavor and sustainability!\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, he introduced new innovative cooking methods based on sustainability and ethical gastronomy. He prepared incredibly delicious dishes that respected seasonal ingredients, impressing the audience!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;88756&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-teams=\"true\">Michalis Marthas<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;88760&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-teams=\"true\">Alexandros Charalampopoulos<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Famous <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chefs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mitsis Group<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the largest hotel chain in Greece, revealed all the secrets of a modern and innovative buffet through a live cooking show titled &#8220;Upgrading the Hotel Buffet Experience: From Theory to Practice&#8221;. They presented <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121658234 BCX8\">techniques, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121658234 BCX8\">new trends<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121658234 BCX8\">, and everything that industry professionals need to know.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Chef <strong>Michalis Marthas<\/strong> presented an innovative live cooking show where the star was fish! Titled &#8220;The Future of Fish: Pescetarian Diet, Dry Aging, and Sustainability,&#8221; we learned about new pioneering processes that enhance the marine ingredient and highlight its natural flavors and textures. We also discovered all the secrets for fully utilizing every part of a fish with the goal of applying sustainable practices in modern professional kitchens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The well-known chef <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alexandros Charalampopoulos<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> presented the fine art of amuse bouches, based on Greek vegetarian cuisine. During his live cooking show titled &#8220;High End Greek Vegetarian Amuse Bouche,&#8221; he utilized exquisite local ingredients such as olive oil, herbs, vegetables, and traditional products to create dishes based on complex techniques. 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