Published author, Olive Oil Sommelier and MasterChefUK 2019 Champion Irini Tzortzoglou will join Télémaque Argyriou for a short residency next month (24th, 25th &26th March - dinner only) at his restaurant Kalimera, in Crouch End, north London, the five-course menu will feature dishes inspired by Irini's Greek heritage. A selection of Greek wines from specialist producers will be available as an optional wine pairing, or individually from the restaurant's wine list, in addition to Kalimera's selection of cocktails, which use all Greek and Mediterranean spirits.

Born in Crete, Irini's interest in cooking began at a very young age.  After moving to the UK, Irini had a 30-year banking career in the City of London, but always maintained an interest in cooking. After winning  Masterchef in 2019, Irini went on to publish  Under the Olive Tree (recipes from my Greek kitchen) and train as an olive oil sommelier.   More recently,  Irini recorded 'An Introduction To Greek Cuisine' for e-learning platform Scoolinary and is about to launch 7 Greek menus with recipe box company The Cookaway. Irini is also an ambassador for Slow Food UK and Women in the Food Industry.

Speaking about the upcoming residency, Irini commented: “In this menu for Kalimera, I have selected some of my favourite Greek recipes, some of which I cooked in the Masterchef kitchen, and others from my first book.”   Télémaque, who opened Kalimera in June 2021, said: “I can't wait to welcome Irini to the Kalimera kitchen!  We've had a great time putting this menu together.

The 5 course menu with vegan options is priced at £65pp and includes dishes such as double cooked feta souffle with green leaves, roasted pistachios and citrus,  lamb cutlets fricassee with sauteed greens, roast baby carrots and turnips with avgolemeno sauce and syruped walnut pie (karidopita)

Greek yogurt parfait, clementines, Metaxa gel and olive oil espuma

BOOKING
Bookings can be made by calling 020 8347 6667, by emailing info@kalimera.london, or via RESY

MISCELLANEOUS
Address: 43 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane, Crouch End, London N8 8PT

Nearest underground: Finsbury Park       Website: www.kalimera.london
Kalimera Instagram: @kalimeralondon       Irini Tzortzoglou Instagram: @irinitzortzoglou

PRESS ENQUIRIES
Irini Tzortzoglou - irini@irinicooks.com

Tel. 07876 245563