Celebrity Chef Christine Cushing brought the art of Greek gastronomy to the next level for 100 lucky Torontonians when she joined forces with Tundra Restaurant at the Hilton and the Kolonaki Group, and Anastasia was fortunate enough to be on hand to taste this uniquely elegant take on the cuisine of Greece.
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Anastasia heads to the Toronto International Film Festival to meet up with Aristomenis Tsirbas, the director of the only Animated Feature invited into the 2007 Gala Program: Terra.
Your Greek News' Anastasia recently sat down with Trifon Haitas, the candidate for the Green Party of Ontario Don Valley East and chatted with him about his move from media to politics and what goals he hopes to achieve as a member of the cleanest and greenest party in Ontario. Contact Trifon Haitas: Phone: 416-871-4288 Email: Campaign@TrifonHaitas.com
Your Greek News' Sophia gets a crash course in nutrition and learns about Sea Vegetables. That's right, Sea Vegetables. John Koveos from Quantum Nutrition Inc. just can't say enough about the nutritional value found in these underwater powerhouses of minerals and nutrients.
Your Greek News takes on the role of Media Sponsor at the first Wine and Food Pairing Pavilion at the 14th Annual Krinos Taste of the Danforth. Anastasia pays a visit to the wine lounge and to the pairing tent to hear what chef and sommelier Doris Miculan Bradley has to say about the wines of Greece and the foods that compliment them best.
Your Greek News' Anastasia sits down with Miltiadis Antypas, the president of North America's largest importer of Greek Olive Oil, Pilaros. A strong proponent of the Mediterranean diet, Miltiadis' company has become a significant driving force in creating awareness of Greek foods on this side of the globe.
Your Greek News' Anastasia visits Omonia on the Danforth to speak with Georgia Agelopoulos about the restaurant's history, recent renovations, and plans for the upcoming Taste of the Danforth festival.
Your Greek News' Sophia joins Doris Miculan Bradley at a Wine and Food tasting in Toronto's 5th Elementt to discuss the current fad around the Mediterranean diet, and the resulting heightened profile of Greek prepared foods in the culinary industry and at home.
Your Greek News' Anastasia gets a private cooking lesson while chatting with Christine Cushing about her cookbooks, television shows and what inspired her to enter the culinary industry.
Born to Greek parents in the UK, actress Marina Sirtis is best known for her role as the definitive brunette bombshell, Cousellor Deanna Troi, in seven seasons and four movies of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Anastasia caught up with the proud hellene while she was making a guest appearance at Polaris 21 Convention.
Your Greek News' Anastasia joins Sophia Grigoriadis, vocalist and instrumentalist from Maza Meze, in Toronto's Greektown to discuss the highlights and landmarks in the 10-year career of the world music group. Stay tuned until the very end to see the music video for 'Elli'.
Your Greek News breaks from the weekly format to bring you a special report on the state of emergency in Greece as the worst forest fires in over a decade ravage the countryside.
Celebrity Chef Christine Cushing brought the art of Greek gastronomy to the next level for 100 lucky Torontonians when she joined forces with Tundra Restaurant at the Hilton and the Kolonaki Group, and Anastasia was fortunate enough to be on hand to taste this uniquely elegant take on the cuisine of Greece.
Your Greek News' Anastasia checks out the Greek Community of Toronto's annual Canada Day weekend festivities at St. John's Orthodox Church, complete with live music, delicious food, traditional Greek dance, and a performance by the internationally acclaimed Theatre Nefeli.
This summer Michael Chiklis is reprising his role as the grumpy monster with a heart of gold, 'The Thing', in the sequel to the 2005 blockbuster 'Fantastic Four'. With a career that spans the the big and small screens, Chiklis is a Greek that is proud of his heritage, and takes every chance to mention his roots.
America's Pastime shares the spotlight with Hellenic Culture when the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the News York Yankees on May 30th for "Greek Hertiage Night", put on by Rogers and the Greek Community of Toronto. From a performance by Greek Dance Troupe Nefeli to the singing of the Anthems by up-and-coming Greek singer Anastasia Kakagiannis, the Blue Jays had an extra dose of blue to cheer them on with all the Galanolefkis in the stands.
Jen visits the owner of Avec Plaisir, a comprehensive lingerie boutique specializing in high-quality garment collections and precision fittings. Vasilia's expertise has been called upon for countless television and film projects, and today she gives Your Greek News a glimpse into her world of silk and lace.
When Paradosi Hellenic Dance Company, Odyssey Dance Troupe and La Troupe Folklorique Greque Syrtaki combine their resources and creativity for a Canadian tour, you can be sure that the show they put together will be nothing short of spectacular, and Your Greek News' Anastasia was in attendance at their Toronto show to get a look back stage to talk to the dancers and organizers about how the magic happens.
After 16 years of running North America's premiere Hellenic Business conference, Paul Kotrotsios has made Hermes Expo into an event that Greek Companies and Entrepreneurs know not to miss, and Your Greek News' Anastasia was on site to get the story.
With over 20 years in the music and entertainment business, "DJ La Vie" has become an infamous name in dance clubs and music halls around the world, from Boston and Montreal to Cuba and even Sweden. With his own entertainment company and his own radio show in addition to spinning, George "DJ LaVie" Apostolou is a tough man to pin down long enough to interview, but Sophia met him in the CHIN studios in Toronto, and managed to do just that.
After four years of making some of the most famous, and most addictive gyros on the Danforth, Messini gets an expanded kitchen and holds a special $2.00 "Gyros Mania" charity event that has eager customers lined up down the street for the chance to not only enjoy gyros on the cheap, but to win prizes of up to $500 in cash.
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