Nōema Stories

Nōema Stories

Stories

Shedding light on the landscapes, people, ideas and traditions that inspire the Nōema philosophy.

Only a handful: A very short glossary of Cycladic ingredients

Arid yet bounteous and each with its own rhythm, the Cycladic islands are a trove of flavours, textures, and aromas. Here's a glimpse into what one finds in a typical Cycladic kitchen.

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Homegrown Wisdom

Athinagoras Kostakos — culinary director of Nōema — opens up about ingredients, terroir, and his habit of stumbling upon ingredients in the wild.

"We follow many traditional Cycladic cooking techniques and preserve many ingredients in a traditional way, but I also try to improve on things and make my own mark."

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From Greek spirits made in-house to foraged herbs and seasonal fruits, every drink on the cocktail menu carries something undeniably Cycladic.
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"Every season has its unique offerings. We also preserve a number of ingredients, like dried herbs, which can really give us a lot to play with when it comes to conceptualising new things for the menu."

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