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12/01/2025

🧿🐙The first Kafenes of 2025 is here! 🐙🧿

We’re delighted to invite you back to our ever-growing community space at after the holidays. It’s time to gather again, share stories, and welcome the new year in true Greek style.

🎉 This time, we’re embracing a beloved tradition: cutting the Vasilopita!
This New Year’s custom is usually shared in Greek homes or community gatherings, where a lucky charm hidden in the cake brings blessings for the year ahead.
Besides luck for the whole year the one’s who get the charms will win some gifts!🎁 (Details coming soon!)

After the indulgence of the holiday season, we’re bringing you something fresh and light:
🌊 A seafood & vegetarian meze menu inspired by the season. Perfectly paired with a glass of tsipouro to lift your spirits and shared, because everything is better when shared.

🍰Everyone will receive a piece of Vasilopita after their meal, so let’s see who gets the lucky charm this time!

📅 Sunday, January 19th, 2025
📍 Kolmas Linja 6, Helsinki @ Hill’s Dumplings
⏳ 14:00–21:00

💻 Book your spot now!
https://tinyurl.com/kafenes2025
Spaces are limited, and we can’t wait to see you again!

Stay tuned for the menu and prize announcements in the coming days. Let’s start the new year with good food, good company, and a little bit of luck. 🍀

🧿Can’t wait to see you at Kafenes!💙🤍

Into 2025 we go together 🥳🥳 Yamas!

10/01/2025

This hearty, humble Greek bean stew, named fasolada, is a cucina povera dish that sustained Greeks during difficult times.

But when you put aside the classic add-ons of feta, bread, and olives, it transforms into a meal of variety.

Here, I’ve paired it with politiki salad—a type of cabbage slaw common in Northern Greece.

I have vivid memories of orange peels skillfully cut into long strands with a basic knife by my Yiayia, hanging in her yard to dry.

She used them to add flavor to the fasolada.

As a kid, I couldn’t say it was my favorite dish. Now, as an adult living in Finland, I especially appreciate my moments slowly eating it, taking turns tasting the accompaniments—trying to find the perfect rhythm.

What’s a ”poor man’s” dish you enjoy?

09/01/2025

The holidays are officially behind us, and now we’re all embarking on our journeys for 2025.

I wanted to share a moment from the unique Christmas event I had the pleasure to cook for.

Thanks to who suggested me to the amazing artist , I had the chance to cook at their beautiful studio in Vallila.
There was such a beautiful atmosphere, cooking in an open kitchen , surrounded by other creators and their stalls & people visiting doing their Christmas shopping supporting small local businesses!

Kreeta even captured these stunning photos of the dishes:

1️⃣ Vegan Lahanodolmades
Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and shiitake mushrooms, drizzled with a tahini-lemon sauce, and topped with dried blackcurrants and pine nuts.

2️⃣ Hoirino me Damaskina kai Verikoka
Overnight-roasted pork neck with apricots, prunes, barley, and hazelnuts.

3️⃣ Rizogalo
Rice pudding spiced with mastic, paired with poached quince, pistachios, dried mulberries and rose petals.

4️⃣ Grögi
A playful take on glögi, made with , warm spices, orange, and orange blossom water, pomegranate arils

It was a unique Christmas bazaar, blending creativity, community, and incredible flavors.

I’m so happy i nowadays get to participate in unique events meeting likeminded people who brighten up my world & hopefully i brighten theirs.

08/01/2025

I want to invite you over to substack where you can get to know the news first, upcoming Kafenes pop-ups, early bookings, and other exciting updates.

I was thinking of this for a while as
Instagram is fun & all but it takes so much time while only scratching on the surface of things.

Of course this new project will take up it’s own time but i think it will be a more dirrect way to communicate with you letting you know more about ataraxia food( life )

You can subscribe in the link bellow

https://ataraxialife.substack.com

Welcome onboard🤗

Thank you for supporting💋

07/01/2025

🤗A big thank you to everyone who joined the Parea pop-up at .cafe ! It was a lovely way to ease back into life after the holidays.

It’s a blessing to have freedom to cook things i love & miss from the other homecountry while sharing them with you.

Even though I cook all the time, moving to a new country and working long hours in kitchens changed how I cook at home. Back then, I’d often cook big meals while hanging out with friends, listening to music, and simply enjoying the moment together. Those effortless gatherings made cooking feel joyful and shared. Now i often don’t find the time or energy to make the dishes I grew up eating just for myself.

Greek food is wholesome, nourishing, and satisfying—perfect for both everyday meals and celebrations. It’s food that leaves you content, not stuffed, and energized for the day ahead.

But Greek cuisine also takes time and patience—a rare luxury these days. Many dishes, like spanakopita or fasolada, aren’t made for just one portion. They’re meant to be shared, offering not only food but a much-needed pause in the day to connect and rest in good company.

In today’s busy world, especially for those of us living alone, making a whole tray of spanakopita or a tray of galaktoboureko can feel impractical. It’s not just the effort but also the reality of not wanting to eat the same thing for days.

That’s why creating something like Parea feels so important. A cozy space to meet new people, socialize midweek, or simply enjoy a meal out of the ordinary. You can just show up, spontaneously, and find friendly faces. It’s the kind of connection that enriches our lives.

Let’s not forget the chance to practice some Greek, too, if you’d like. Oma Maa is such an intimate space that maybe we can just let it happen naturally or if you have any ideas don’t hesitate to share.

📷 Spanakopita with fresh spinach was so delicious!

Should we make another Parea happen?
Let me know what you think!

Thanks to for letting me take over the kitchen 💋 & for helping me out 👩‍🍳

06/01/2025

122,5 Giouverlakia rolled to eat Parea! for the pop-up today.

Never had i made so many before or such a small one.

Maybe someday i try making mini one’s , it would almost be like cereal.

A bowl full of bite sized cute Giouvarlakia.

Some day…..

Until then ….Hope to cu today!
Φιλάκια 💋

04/01/2025

Ela gia parea – Join the first Parea pop-up! 🍽️✨

& taste cozy food you’d find in a Greek home
Made with handpicked quality ingredients, love, and care.
Dare to say better than your Yiayia’s ? 🤭

🗣️ Want to practice Greek? Be brave, and start chatting—blast that Greek to anyone who’ll listen (we promise, no judgment, just laughs)!

🪑No reservations, limited seating – take it to-go if needed (drinks are for dine-in only). 🚩🍲

🌱 Vegan options

🎭 Don’t speak Greek? No problem. Come for the food, the atmosphere, and the smiles breaking the routine a bit.

🧡Fasolada: Greece’s beloved “national dish,” a hearty reminder of tradition and resilience. With the classic pairing of regga ”smoked herring”.

💛Giouvarlakia: Tender meatballs in egg-lemon sauce, the ultimate comfort food.

💚Spanakopita: Flaky, golden pie that no one can resist.

💜Politiki Salata: Crisp tangy slaw with roots in Constantinople’s rich culinary history, pairs perfectly with winter foods.

💝Galaktoboureko: Custard and syrup-soaked filo, a dessert for celebrations, dangerous to have a whole tray at home .

Ta leme sto .cafe

03/01/2025

Join the PAREA – Where Food and Language Bring Us Together

This idea started after meeting some of you who longed for some company to speak Greek with.
Add cozy homestyle cooking to that, we can create an easy to walk into 3rd space. The kind you can just walk in to and see a familiar face or might talk to someone new.

Good food and vibes , for a mini social break in your week. So this isn’t just for Greek speakers!

Whether you know THE SINGLE most popular word in 🇬🇷 like m*lak 🤭 or yamas,
whether you’re just curious about Greek culture or like a bit of higher 😆 yapping levels.

Let’s make this the start of something special. Feel free to share your ideas or feedback on how to make the language practice even better!

Share this to your friend who likes Greek language or tag them so they know!

P.s. Stay tuned for the menu tomorrow.

29/12/2024

🎆Rest of 2024 recap🎇

💇‍♀️Best haircuts been going to his saloon whenever i can for almost 20 yrs😱
with &
🐟 Freshest fish i cooked from Kapani market Thessaloniki
🍜Best latenight food : classic Patsas soup
🍕Coolest pizza topping : Rhubarb, sage & goat cheese
🍕🏆🍕 best pizza :
👩‍🌾 Freshest vegetables from the farm for the garden meze pop-up
🌯Best souvlaki : Oasis Chania
🧉Best drink :
🍽️ Best homecooked meal: Vlita & grapes with graviera in Chania
🥡 Best comfort meal : at Tiny food at Itäkeskus , this beef off their ”hidden list” is warming & spicy with Szechuan Pepper
🫧 Best leftovers! Salmon roe after Christmas & blinis 🤤

This was my random best of list.

Hope you enjoyed it.

Of course the year was filled with memorable moments but this is what fit here.
💋

28/12/2024

🎆2024 recap🎇
What a year! The year i took the leap to become self employed, the conditions were not ideal to say the least but maybe more about that in another post.

Let’s focus on the positive.
There was a lot of food ofc, travels, new beginings, new friendships, bringing Greek vibes to Helsinki, gathering people around tables and stoves. I’m so very grateful for everything.

I’ll make somewhat of a best of list.

🫂Friends! Always the best. It was nice travelling to Greece more than one time as I could catch up with friends who i have scattered all over the place Photo where we had great food
🫧Pop-ups & creativity
☄️Making my dream come true, grilling Greek flavas all summer long .wuorio a place i came to love & made friends with the owners there .oma.kati
🌊Having cooking there for the first Grecian taste Odyssey.
🧀The halloumi course guided by & having all the lovely people there have so much fun.
🪕Greek music alongside meze at -up & all the nice moments with all of you!
🥇Best meal at
🐟Best tartar this smoked cod tartar with my old friend & his wife
🫦Pretiest dish at
🍣Best sushi this melt in your mouth nigiri with an acropolis view
🏆Best dish of the year ! Drumroll…Poppy greens and chickpeas in Thessaloniki. Omg i’d kill for some now.
🌮Best taco at .
☕️Best coffee: a freddo espresso at Nea paralia in Thessaloniki soaking up some sun while there was still snow and cold in Helsinki last March.
🥕Going to the laiki with the ladies of the art & chef residency at Tristinika & then having some meze with tsipouro seaside.
My best dish (I think) if i may give credit to myself:. the white bean & magiatiko fish ceviche made at the residency at .tristinika.beach
🐳The moment I put my feet in the water after all the hard work there & having the help of the ladies there.
🥒Best veggie I worked with
To be continued….

27/12/2024

2024: The Year of Tsipouro Appreciation 🥃

The tsipouro chronicles. From having meze in Thessaloniki with friends soaking in the original vibes of enjoying this spirit to making people drink it in Helsinki 🤣

I used to not like tsipouro, well i still don’t like the one with anise. Except having a newfound passion for spicing food with it.

But this year, tsipouro wasn’t just a drink—it became part of so many meaningful moments. Whether at a warm Kafenes pop-up, with meze post-laiki by the sea (arguably the best way to enjoy it) wanting to go for a siesta after, or with great company, it truly complemented the tales and tastes of the year. Also not being able to escape it even while shopping for spices😅 ”to sweeten the taste in your mouth” as the merchant said. Check my face… tsipouro needs food by it’s side.

From the perfect sip to pair with meze to the way it brings people together around the table, tsipouro proved its magic time and again.

Do you have a favorite tsipouro moment? Or a meze that’s a must with it?
Yamas! to more unforgettable tsipouro moments in 2025!

23/12/2024

🎅 It’s Almost Christmas, and You’re Still Thinking About Gifts?
Don’t worry—last-minute gifting is practically a Greek tradition! 😋

🎁 The Ataraxia Gift Card is the perfect solution:
🍴 Thoughtful, delicious, and instantly ready for food and experience lovers alike.

Click the link https://c8jpwu-cm.myshopify.com/products/unleash-the-joy-of-greek-culinary-adventure-with-the-ataraxia-life-greek-food-experience-gift-card to get yours & relieve any holiday stress right now.
Get one for your family, friends—or even for you and someone special. (Hint: there are some deals!)

If you’ve made it this far un-Whammed—you’ve just been Greek Whammed by Efi Thodi. 🤣 🎶

🎅 Joulu on ihan nurkan takana, ja mietit vielä lahjoja?
Ei hätää—viime hetken lahjat ovat käytännössä kreikkalainen perinne! 😋

🎁 Ataraxia-lahjakortti on täydellinen ratkaisu:
🍴 Ajaton, herkullinen ja heti valmiina ruokaa ja elämyksiä rakastaville.

Klikkaa bio-linkkiä ja helpota joulustressiä saman tien.
Hanki lahja perheellesi, ystävillesi—tai vaikka itsellesi ja erityiselle ihmiselle. (Vinkki: tarjouksia on luvassa!)

Jos olet päässyt tänne asti ilman Wham!-hetkeä—sinut on juuri virallisesti Kreikka-Whamattu Efi Thodin toimesta. 🤣 🎶

19/12/2024

🎁 A Gift for You, My Friends! 🎁

🎄This season, I want to give something special to you—my incredible community that inspires me every day.

Thanks to your support, I’ve made it to this exciting new step in my journey: launching my first-ever gift cards! To celebrate, I’m hosting this giveaway competition as a small way to give something back to you.🫶

💡 These gift cards aren’t just prizes—they’re the perfect Christmas gift, a unique holiday surprise, or even a thoughtful last-minute gift. Let’s create memories together! ❤️

Osallistu ja voita: 🎄 Lahjakortti kreikkalaisiin makuelämyksiin!
Tämä on täydellinen joululahja, ainutlaatuinen yllätys tai viime hetken lahja. Voit voittaa itsellesi ja ystävällesi lahjakortin kreikkalaisiin ruokailuelämyksiin, jotka tuovat iloa ja muistoja pitkään. 🌿

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow .food
2️⃣ Like this post ❤️
3️⃣ Tag someone who loves Greek food or unique experiences (1 tag = 1 entry).
4️⃣ Save this post for inspiration! ⭐
5️⃣ Share this post to your story and tag .food so I can see it!

✅ Complete all steps to qualify.

🎉 Winners will be announced on Christmas Eve, December 24th!

✨ The giveaway is your bonus chance to win, but the best way to guarantee these unforgettable memories is to secure your gift card now!

Tap the link in my bio to grab your gift card now! 🎁

🌿🎁 This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.
Tämä arvonta ei ole Instagramin tai Facebookin sponsoroima, tukema tai hallinnoima.

17/12/2024

Surprise! A post about Finnish food. I almost never talk about Finnish food, but after a recent visit to with my guest , let’s dive into it.

Finnish food has a bit of a bad reputation. Remember when Berlusconi famously said, “The food in Finland is the worst in the world”? But is that really true? I don’t think so. I have fond memories of my grandmother Aino’s cooking and have always missed Finnish foodstuffs. Honestly, I’ve been smuggling food back and overloading my luggage since I was a kid (overweight baggage because of food—story of my life).

What was in my suitcase?Fazer chocolate (although I don’t eat much chocolate anymore), rye bread, Finnish mustard, meetwursti, Oltermanni cheese… oh, and of course, salmiakki and liquorice 😈.
Not to forget karelian pies , korvapuusti cinnamon buns and that lovely, cozy salmon soup, which was always a must-eat during visits.

These days, I struggle to find good places to take my guests for an authentic taste of Finnish cuisine. The local food scene feels taken over by foreign cuisines—lots of Asian spots and pizza places. Don’t get me wrong, I love variety(the Greek food is the best person 😝), but I think it’s a shame.
Every culture’s food exists for a reason, it fits the climate and life there. Imagine a cozy spot serving perfectly made meatballs and mashed potatoes, a hearty macaroni laatikko, and other simple, local comfort foods. They exist, but I wish there were as many of these as there are tavernas on every corner in Greece, where you always know you’ll find decent, homemade food. I feel this especially when I’m hosting guests from abroad & not many spots come to mind.

This time, Carolina and I went to Cella, a place that’s been around forever. It’s cozy—not mind-blowing—but it felt authentic. I even tried läskisoosi for the first time and honestly can’t understand its bad rep. The blinis, on the other hand, were fresh and delicious. Yum, blinis!

Where do you go for Finnish food? What’s your favorite Finnish dish? I wanna hear what you think about this.

16/12/2024

Looking for the simplest, most delicious way to enjoy halloumi? 🍋

✨ Pan-fry or grill it until it’s golden and crispy, then drizzle generously with fresh lemon juice. That’s it—no extras needed, just pure, salty perfection. A very quick addition to your meze spread .
Eat alongside some 🍅 tomato , 🫒 olives & 🥖bread or 🫓 pita on the side.

This easy approach reflects the beauty of Greek and Cypriot eating: uncomplicated, full of flavor, and all about enjoying the moment.

Big thanks to for sharing this amazing halloumi with me—nothing beats the real thing!

How do you like your halloumi? Let me know below! 👇

12/12/2024

Christmas is creeping on us very fast! 🎄 It’s a time when our memories are triggered by the smells, tastes, & sounds of the holidays.

Seasonal foods & drinks that we don’t eat at any other time of the year.

Traditions are of great value as they foster a sense of community with a shared reality. That doesn’t mean we blindly have to stick to them tho.

The menu I created, that you can come taste this Friday and Saturday at Studio in Vallila, draws inspiration from my memories of the Christmas & winter season specialties back in Greece.
Our Christmas was a mix of Finnish (because Finland has the best Xmas!) & Greek, put all together in a way that felt right.

🍖 I love slow-roasting pork and meats in general—the fact that just being patient is the technique you need for the best results. This dish i learned in Thessaloniki working with 🧡💜

🥬All cultures have some form of cabbage rolls, and they’ve been a traditional item on Greek Christmas tables. Here, they get a meatless makeover.

🌰Chestnuts 🤎 are as seasonal as it gets! Just roasted—ah, the aroma. Oh, but the pain to peel them. They’re turned into a luxurious creamy soup you must try if you haven’t.

🥣 Rice pudding, why? Because everyone is eating Joulupuuro right now. To be honest, I have no memory of Joulupuuro, so I made a Greek rice pudding with the also seasonal quince that I very much love.

🥂 A Golden Grögi (Greek glögi 😉) made with the finest saffron from Kozani (a P.D.O product) to warm you up from the inside & lift your mood, as it’s been found to have antidepressant properties. Sweetened with high-quality Greek thyme honey from Crete.

You can taste these this Friday and Saturday at Kreeta’s Studio in Vallila while supporting small local businesses and artists. Why not do that while getting unique gifts for your loved ones?

🎁 Payments : cash & mobile pay

See you there 🎊

10/12/2024

🎄 Pikkujoulukausi on täällä! 🥂food pääsi tarjoilemaan ensimmäiset yrityspikkujoulut, ja kokemus oli ikimuistoinen. 🎉 Kreikkalaista herkkuruokaa jouluisella twistillä – ruoka yhdistää ihmiset parhaalla tavalla!

Kiitos Kiinteistömaailma Amuletti, että saimme olla mukana juhlahumussa. 🧡

Etsitkö cateringia yrityksesi juhliin? Anna meidän tuoda maut mukaan tunnelmaan! 🎅

🎄 The pikkujoulu season is in full swing! 🥂
We had the pleasure of catering our first company holiday party at .food, and it was an unforgettable experience. 🎉 Greek-inspired delicacies with a festive twist brought colleagues together over great food—because sharing a meal creates connections!

Thank you, Kiinteistömailma Amuletti, for trusting us to be part of your celebrations. 🧡

Planning your next company event? Let us bring the flavors to your festivities! 🎅

09/12/2024

🌍🧀 Grecian Taste Odyssey Vol. 2 brought Greece and Cyprus together through halloumi-making—a tradition where flavors, culture, and community come together in the most delicious way. The countries share much more than history—they share flavors, culture, and the love of food as a way to connect.

🥛As soon as we got started, the kitchen turned into a lively gathering, much like the villages of old where people would come together for food projects. The giggles and conversations were so lively that we sometimes had to try cut through the fun to get everyone’s attention!

👫👫It was amazing to see strangers connecting so naturally, sharing laughter, and working side by side like a big family.

Under the expert guidance of 5th-generation artisan Carolina , attendees dove into the art of crafting halloumi.

🍽️While the milk set, we sat down to enjoy a vegetarian Cypriot-inspired meal, swapping stories about connections to Greece, Cyprus, and food itself. & run vegan pop-ups in 🇨🇭 called Vegan b.c , showcasing the by definition vegan cuisine of Cyprus.

There’s something deeply special about these kinds of gatherings—they remind us that we still need that sense of community, that coming together over food is as important now as it was in the past.

🫶Seeing this happen right here in Helsinki, Herttoniemi neighbourhood, was such an honor—it was like witnessing a little village forming for a few hours in the heart of the city. By the end of the event, attendees left with not just their handmade halloumi and anari but also new friendships and a renewed appreciation for the work that goes into the food we share.

Thank you to our cheerful crowd for filling the space with so much warmth and joy!

💛 Can’t wait to see you all again for the next odyssey🧀✨

A big thank you to .fi for their kind contribution of Greek & Cypriot products that added a special touch to the event. 💙

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🐙🧿Who will be the lucky one? 🐙🧿 At Kafenes, we’ll hide three coins in our Vasilopita, and here’s what the lucky ones can win: 🥇 A table for two (€80 value) 🥈 Dinner for one (€40 value) 🥉 A large karafaki of tsipouro 🍶 But here’s the thing—there are no losers! 🎉 We’ll have a great time no matter what, sharing food, laughs, and a bit of Greek tradition.We are adding some extra fun while preserving the tradition of cutying the Vasilopita with your community & of course get some extra action and prizes to celebrate with! Seats are filling up fast, so don’t wait—book your spot now through the link in bio! Tag who you’d like to win the coin with! ✨ What’s Vasilopita? ✨ It’s a traditional Greek New Year’s cake with a twist: hidden inside is a lucky coin, and finding one means extra luck for the year ahead! #kafenesatkallio #Vasilopita #GreekTradition #HelsinkiEvents #kallio

🧀Ever Wonder What Goes Into an Event Like the Halloumi Course? Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of our preparations with guest @thecarolinski of @cypriotness for my event series Grecian Taste Odyssey. It was so much fun—but there’s so much happening before the final result! We had a bit of an adventure trying to find the driver sent by Gavrielides to pick us up and take us to their headquarters. How did we end up there? After I posted about the event, the Embassy of Cyprus saw it, which led Gavrielides to contact Carolina for a meeting. Gavrielides, who also represent the brand Filos, are long-time importers of Greek and Cypriot goods to Finland. At their headquarters, we were gifted some of the products we needed for the course—not mainly as a business transaction, but as an act of classic Greek-Cypriot hospitality, or filema, as we call it. We were given a tour of their facilities, and Carolina got to handpick what she needed for the course. My role in these events is to support from the background, as they are designed to highlight the guest’s contributions to gastronomy and culture, showcasing the richness of Greek food culture here in Finland—and, in this case, our cousin contry’s Cyprus. After a quick brunch at Gavrielides, we had to adjust our plans due to delays at the airport. We headed straight to Herttoniemen Ankkuri @asukastalo.ankkuri so Carolina could check out the space. We then took a short break to drop off luggage and supplies at home before heading out to shop for the rest of the ingredients needed for the workshop. There was still a lot of preparation to do, as the course featured a vegetarian Cypriot meal. On the day of the event, we picked up the most important ingredient for the course: the fresh milk I had ordered from @saloniemenjuustola to collect from @kotitila.fi . No milk, no halloumi—so that was a top priority! P.S. About the slipper (padofla)—Carolina was joking about the legendary weapon of yiayias (grandmo

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