EDITED BY DANIELLE WOODWARD
Wanting to change people’s perception of Greek food and update the cuisine, Christina Mouratoglou and Adrien Carré opened their restaurant, MAZI, in London’s Notting Hill in 2012. ‘Mazi’ means ‘together’ in Greek, referring to people gathering to experience new flavours. The authors are inspired by childhood memories and traditional customs, but add a modern spin to make their food special and surprising in terms of texture and presentation.
‘Our dishes showcase the gastronomic delights of the whole country; a rich variety’, they say. ‘Our recipes reflect the influences on various regions through history, from the 400-year Ottoman rule to the Venetian possession of the Ionian Islands, and the religious and historical holidays that shape the lives of Greeks. We want each mouthful to transport our guests to Greece.’ Read these recipes, and we defy you not to picture yourself in a beachside taverna, the sun on your skin and a glass of something cool in your hand, ready to tuck into a plate of delicious food.