Category: Gastronomy

June 11, 2022 Astir Odysseus | kayianaas | kos food | kos recipes | Maeria kos | scrambled eggs with tomatoes | Strapatsada | tomato spoon sweet sissy

Three Kos Island Local Recipes

Like all Greek islands, Kos counts on local produce in its cuisine. As a result, there will be plenty of olive oil, local herbs, honey, vegetables, and legumes in traditional dishes full of flavor. There are many foreign influences in the Koan cuisine, as the island was under Roman rule from 200 BC until 395 […]

November 1, 2021 Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa | gastronomy kos | greek food | hotels dining | restaurants in hotels | restaurants kos greece sissy

Dining at Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa: A Delicious Experience for Every Palate

When you stay at Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa, you will have a memorable dining experience every day. A rich buffet in the main restaurant offers you all-you-can-eat local and international dishes: choose what you love, try something new, and make your lunch and dinner menu every day. Alternatively, you can opt for an à […]

July 16, 2021 food in kos | gastronomy | greek food | greek tavern | kos grastronomy | tavernas in kos sissy

Holiday on Kos Island: Traditional Beachfront Tavernas

The traditional beachfront tavernas on Kos Island will give you the authentic Greek experience you expect. Fresh, organic ingredients are transformed into delicious dishes by native chefs with a deep respect for their heritage. Friendly Greek hospitality and seascapes that will embed into your memory forever are other things that will make dining in a […]

June 8, 2021 Astir Odysseus | food safety | gastronomy | World Food Safety Day 2021 sissy

World Food Safety Day 2021

This year’s theme, “Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow” Food safety is a matter for all of us. Especially for us working in the tourism and catering sector. Food safety is an integral part of our daily lives as we have set high requirements and specifications as a company to offer high quality and […]

September 27, 2020 destination gastronomy | food | gastronomy | greek recipes | kos recipes | recipes sissy

Kos Island: Gastronomy and Traditional Recipes

Tradition, culture, foreign influences, and location shape the culinary scene of the “garden of the Aegean.” Kos Island may not be a destination for gourmands, but it is a haven for those who appreciate the simple, honest things in life. The island’s cuisine counts on the quality and flavor of the fresh and organic ingredients […]

June 15, 2020 kanelada | traditional recipe sissy

DIY: Home-made “kanelada”, Kos’ most aromatic refreshment

Trying the local gastronomy is an integral part of travelling. Taste is what completes your multisensory journey to each and every place you visit, and the taste of Kos lies in its local specialties and traditional recipes: tomato spoon sweet, local honey, krasotyri (wine-cheese), soumada and kanelada! Kanelada is a local refreshment made from “kanela”(cinnamon). […]

March 20, 2020 Greek cuisine | seafood | traditional recipe sissy

Taste of Kos: traditional stuffed calamari recipe

You ‘ve visited Kos, you’ve experienced Kos, you loved Kos and now you want to take Kos with you back home. How is even that possible you might wonder? Well, by bringing Kos… on your plate. Stuffed calamari is a traditional recipe of the Dodecanese, you’ve probably tasted during your vacation on Kos. It might […]

December 9, 2019 activities|Kos | honey | Kefalos sissy

Sweet Kos: visiting a local honey factory

Regardless if you have a sweet tooth or not, a visit to Melissa, a beekeeping and honey production family business at Kefalos, Kos, is an experience both educative and… sweet! The family who runs Melissa have a long tradition at bee-farming, over 100 years, passing the art of honey production from one generation to the […]

December 2, 2019 fresh fish | gastronomy | Greek cuisine | seafood sissy

What to eat at a Greek “Psarotaverna”: Greek fish explained

Fish lovers will discover a culinary paradise on Kos island. The Aegean Sea offers a great variety of fish and seafood, while the Greek cuisine includes several different fish-based recipes. Fresh fish is often on the menu of Astir Odysseus restaurants, and according to our Executive Chef, these dishes are among the most popular for […]

November 27, 2019 Astir Odysseus team | Executive Chef | gastronomy | our people sissy

Meet the people of Astir Odysseus: Konstantinos Nikopolitis, Executive Chef

Konstantinos Nikopolitis, Astir Odysseus’ Executive Chef of explains in a few words the resort’s food philosophy and describes the complexities of his work.   What does it take to become the Executive Chef of a 5-star luxury resort like Astir Odysseus? It takes a lot of knowledge, long experience in the kitchen, great management skills, […]