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"Everything was exceptional! Michail's talent for creating an unforgettable meal with traditional and amazing Greek dishes was most enjoyable. His attention to our request and preparation of our meal was an experience we will never forget. He prepared a grilled fish dinner while we observed the preparation of each dish was accompanied by interesting details of the ingredients, cooking process and flavors. He shared his love and passion for his craft in every step of his meal. The freshly caught fish and shrimp, yogurt from his mother's farm and honey from his uncle added a feeling of being included in a family holiday meal. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. We shared lots of stories and laughter during our extraordinary visit. Casual but elegant dining experience. An extraordinary experience witnessing Chef Michail in action and then experiencing his creations was the highlight of our evening. "

"Had a wonderful dinner and conversation with Michail. Highly recommend!"

"At the last minute, I decided to book this private cooking class for my mom, my daughter (10y/o) and myself. We didn’t exactly know what to expect as we didn’t wanna make tons of things that my daughter wouldn’t like, but we wanted to make something authentic to Greece & fir it to be hands on. We thought gyros would be perfect, so we booked two days before our experience. When we showed up, we had the best time! We never stopped smiling, talking & laughing. It was super hands-on. All the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. We also felt right at home. Dionysia was charming, fun & casual which made us felt feel just like family. We all walked away feeling amazing! Do not hesitate to book. You will learn so much and walk away with a totally authentic Greek experience. My mom, daughter and I know this will be a highlight from our Athens trip! We came home with a bag full of leftovers which we shared with my dad, husband & son the next day for lunch. "

"We were a family of 14 who participated in this activity, ranging from age 6 to 69. Everyone was included, and Dionysia was encouraging and inviting, making everyone excited to join in. I love that her whole family was helping and supporting the endeavour - also reprinting the importance of family at meals. I cannot recommend this experience enough - her keenness to provide us the best experience, paired with excellent food (and wine), patient teaching and gracious hosting - I would return for sure!!!"

"Me and my husband decided to do a cooking class to learn to make authentic Greek gyros. The ones in the us are just not the same. It was such an amazing experience. Dionysia was so friendly and welcoming. The recipes were delicious and I can’t wait to make them at home!! I would highly recommend this class to anyone!"

"Michail is a very passionate chef who made us a marvelous dinner at his home. We were served on a garden patio on the sixth floor of his building that had a marvelous view of the Parthenon and the rest of Athens. The dinner started with a nice greek white wine and a fava bean hummus with bread, and progressed to the main course of sea bream fish served with potatoes and vegetables. All four courses were cooked to perfection and lightly seasoned. And of course to top it all off we had a simple but elegant dessert of greek yogurt with honey from his cousins hives. Michail is growing spices, olives and banana trees on his garden patio. He is very passionate about cooking and gardening and is very enthusiastic when he talks about both subjects. I would do this one again!"

"Michael is a great cook and a warm-hearted hos. The view was stunning breathtaking and the dinner was delicious and enormous food. Thank your very much for this nice evening."

"What a fun and memorable evening we shared with Dionysia! I had arranged a private cooking class for my daughter, two teenage grandchildren, our friends with their three teenagers and myself for our second evening in Athens. Dionysia was very warm and welcoming and her new space in this busy and bustling city was a quiet and beautiful respite. Everything was hands on. She gave us instructions and patiently demonstrated what to do then we prepared our own meal which was outstanding! We made gyros (chicken and pork), tzatziki sauce, spicy feta, and pita bread. I can’t wait to try these recipes at home! I would highly recommend this very fun and exceptional experience with Dionysia to those who wish to understand and enjoy the delicious wonders of Greek cooking."

"This was one of the highlights on our mother daughter trip! Minas was our lovely host for the evening. The food, atmosphere and company were truely amazing. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. I am super excited to make gyros for my family when I get back home! "

"I visited Melina in her home to have a private cooking lesson and it was incredibly authentic and personal. We made 3 different Ancient Greek recipes. Melina is now someone I can call a friend. If you like to experience the local culture while traveling through cooking, then book this experience!"