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An article about what i do with .food & my company ataraxia life & a recipe inspired by the Greek easter soup mageiritsa...
19/04/2025

An article about what i do with .food & my company ataraxia life & a recipe inspired by the Greek easter soup mageiritsa .
Thank you !
It is in Greek but you can use Google traslate if you want to read it
Exerpt from the article: Born in New York and raised in a multicultural family in Chania, Greek-Finnish chef Aino Mavrigiannakis lived for years in Thessaloniki until she decided to move to Finland.

There, on the one hand, she works in the catering industry, and on the other hand, she has simultaneously created her own “restaurant recipe” through Ataraxia Life - a project that aims to cultivate a community around Greek gastronomy, food culture and hospitality. All these concepts that unite people, Greeks and non-Greeks, through small but meaningful moments, a table, a celebration, a taste that creates memory and presence.

Aino Mavrigiannakis believes that food is a way of life, an emotional language, and brings Greek gastronomy and culture to the forefront as a means of connection, community, and returning to the essence.

You will find it in the weekend reads

🌯🧖‍♀️ Thank you all for coming!!!I’m so sorry for the long waiting times🥺Everything comes out from this grill. So there ...
07/04/2025

🌯🧖‍♀️ Thank you all for coming!!!
I’m so sorry for the long waiting times🥺
Everything comes out from this grill.
So there is a certain amount & time it will take if 30 orders are there at the same time.
Unfortunately i couldn’t even take a breather when it became a bit too overwhelming to refresh my mind.

I appreciate your patience & support very much.

As i am trying to make something out of nothing & test the waters first i cannot always go head in on some investments.

If there is anyone who wants to invest you are welcome.
Any constructive feedback the same.

As for yelling at me while i am making your food is not welcome.

As is sending me a dm telling me angrily how to price my food in a mansplaining way.

That is the Greece & macho shiet i don’t like about my other home.

What makes you think you are entitled to act that way?
Toxic patriarchal structures.

Well we are in Finland & things in that sense are better so try to behave as civilised ppl not ancient cavemen.
If you don’t have anything better to do than stalk me here to find an opportunity to mansplain to me , please leave this space.

To the rest thank you & i promise you i always strive to better everything.

Untill next time!

🌯🧖‍♀️ Is this a dream?Sunday, chill parea vibes, sauna heat, and pita gyros… in Helsinki.We’re back at Uusi Sauna this S...
03/04/2025

🌯🧖‍♀️ Is this a dream?
Sunday, chill parea vibes, sauna heat, and pita gyros… in Helsinki.

We’re back at Uusi Sauna this Sunday 06.04, and whether you come for the food, the löyly, or just to hang out with a drink in hand vibing to DJ Jazzkissa—or all of the above—you’re welcome.
It’s all about the parea—that warm, easy feeling of sharing food, space, and maybe even finding a language buddy to practice 🇬🇷 with.

✨ On the menu:
• Pork, chicken or mushroom pita gyros
• Fries with oregano & feta sauce
• Trigona Panoramatos – the syrupy, crispy, creamy classic from Thessaloniki

🎶 Vinyls spinning, flavors sizzling, good people gathering.

📍 Uusi Sauna, Jätkäsaari
📅 Sunday 06.04
⏰ 16:00–21:00 (or until food runs out!)
💳 Food via MobilePay
🧖‍♂️ Sauna available separately – €18 (towel & bathrobe rentals available)

Join the parea. 🌯🧖‍♀️

Already dreaming of gyros and löyly? Tag your Sunday partner-in-crime 👇

Ataraxia Cooking Club is a warm, ongoing space to cook, eat, and connect.It’s inspired by Greek philosophy, seasonal ing...
25/03/2025

Ataraxia Cooking Club is a warm, ongoing space to cook, eat, and connect.
It’s inspired by Greek philosophy, seasonal ingredients, and the simple joy of making something with your hands.

You’ll learn real skills, meet new people, and share a beautiful meal every time.

👩‍🍳 Each session is built around a theme—from meze feasts to comforting classics.
We might make things like:
• Spanakopitakia (mini filo pies with herbs & feta)
• Shrimp saganaki (sautéed in tomato, garlic & feta)
• Keftedakia (juicy Greek meatballs)
• Tzatziki, fava, melitzanosalata, dakos & more...

🍷 Bring your own wine or drink to enjoy with the meal!

📅 Upcoming Dates:
• The Joy of Meze – Saturday, March 29
• Greek Classics – Spring Edition – Wednesday, May 7
More dates coming soon!

🕒 Time: 17:30–20:30
📍 Location: Herttoniemen Ankkuri, Helsinki
💶 Price: 100€ per session (includes hands-on class, all ingredients, and a shared meal)

💌 How to join: DM me or comment and I’ll send you the booking link. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received.

✨ Know someone who’d love this? Tag them or bring them along—classes only run with a minimum of 8 participants, so every spot counts.

👯‍♀️ Tag your friend who keeps saying they should cook more—or that one who swears everything tastes better in Greece.



I didn’t take any photos of the food or atmosphere.We only took this photo with the team this time,from left:    , me .f...
24/03/2025

I didn’t take any photos of the food or atmosphere.
We only took this photo with the team this time,from left: , me .food & . .de.r wasn’t with us this time . is in the photo by his reflection taking our photo. Thanks to him for letting us take over the kitchen.

I realised this was the 5th kafenes & was our 3rd host restaurant! Wow! The story is living.

& you have followed us around in all these different venues !
That is truly amazing & means the world to me.

Seeing faces that have grown familiar from these events is wonderful as is meeting new people each time.
Greek food culture is a vehicle for all of us to experience a sense of togetherness in our little moving bubble in Helsinki.

Each of you has some story connected to Greece that I have learned about taking with you.
Others are half 🇬🇷 half🇫🇮, others have lived there , others are or were married to a Greek person, others are learning Greek language, some are Greek & living here. There are probably more I haven’t heard yet.

It means a lot to me as there is a community building & i feel I’m reaching the kind of people I intended.

The hospitality industry is not an easy one.
But there is a great reward that comes with bringing people together to experience something greater than all the parts involved.

Thanks for being part of this story! Everyone involved has a part in kafenes & my other projects existing.

🥂Yamas to our skilled team, our supportive hosts, our lovely guests with their amazing energy & to myself for being a bit crazy 😅 wanting to pull off stuff like this(this is not sane ppls work).

P.S. Do the things that fulfill you & share them with the world.

🍤Feeding myself & the algorithm🍝This was a test version, i hope you don’t mind this lazy Friday post.A recipe reel for t...
21/03/2025

🍤Feeding myself & the algorithm🍝
This was a test version, i hope you don’t mind this lazy Friday post.
A recipe reel for this ____pasta, shall be uploaded soon (Greek soon 😅🤷‍♀️) with the secret ingredient .

This day was anything but lazy.
The day started with drilling sounds , figuring out my rights as an tenant for a last minute announcement of repairs in my apartment followed by a long day of shopping for Kafenes this Sunday.
After digesting a bit i must peel garlic & start baking bread for you.

Hope to see you on Sunday for 🐟🧄🧖‍♀️🔥🥂
Wishing you a pleasant beginning of the weekend.
🫶

🇬🇷🐟🧄KAFENES MENU AT UUSI SAUNA – 25TH OF MARCH CELEBRATION (A BIT EARLY)! 🧖‍♀️🔥🇫🇮food & the Kafenes team have taken over...
20/03/2025

🇬🇷🐟🧄KAFENES MENU AT UUSI SAUNA – 25TH OF MARCH CELEBRATION (A BIT EARLY)! 🧖‍♀️🔥🇫🇮food & the Kafenes team have taken over the kitchen at Uusi Sauna for the day, bringing you a proper Greek feast, made to share.

🐟 March 25th is a big day in Greece, and we’re celebrating it a bit early—on Sunday, March 23rd. The table will be filled with Greek classics, just as it should be.

🛁 If you’re missing the Greek warmth 🌞, the sauna is hot—warm up to the bone and enjoy a relaxed Sunday with good food and good company.(optional 18€)

🥂 Drinks are ordered separately from the bar.
📲💶 We take food orders at the tables, payment via MobilePay or cash.
💳 We’re working on a card payment solution—updates in Stories!
🚫 No reservations—just come, eat, drink, and enjoy.

Greek food is meant for sharing, so bring your company, grab a plate (or a few), and enjoy!

🧄🐟🇬🇷 KAFENES GOES TO UUSI SAUNA! 🇫🇮🧖‍♂️🔥Kafenes has been bringing Greek food & culture lovers together in Helsinki since...
18/03/2025

🧄🐟🇬🇷 KAFENES GOES TO UUSI SAUNA! 🇫🇮🧖‍♂️🔥
Kafenes has been bringing Greek food & culture lovers together in Helsinki since last fall.

Inspired by the old-school Greek kafeneia and koutoukia, it’s about good food, good company & a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

The main focus is on sharing food & good times around the table.

This time, we’re bringing Kafenes to for a Greek Independence Day feast—just a little early.

🐟 March 25th is a big day in Greece, and we’re celebrating on Sunday, March 23rd.

The dish of the day?
Bakaliaros Skordalia—crispy fried cod with a bold garlic dip. A true classic, served alongside other Greek favorites like giant beans in tomato sauce, tarama & other delicacies.

🧖‍♂️ Uusi Sauna is open for those who want to enjoy the löyly (€18, paid separately).
Saunas are open until 22:00, with the last löyly at 21:30.
But sauna is optional—come for the food, grab a drink, or do it all.

📍 Uusi Sauna
📅 Sunday, March 23rd
🍽️16:00 – 21:00 (Food until sold out)
🚫 No reservations—just come by, eat, drink & enjoy.
🔥 Full menu drops tomorrow—follow .food for details!
🎶 Hemmo Kilistö vinyl set

🥂 Tag your friends & let’s make it a proper Sunday gathering.

🫒 Is life even possible without olive oil? 🌞I get anxiety if there’s no olive oil. It’s so essential to cooking Greek fo...
13/03/2025

🫒 Is life even possible without olive oil? 🌞

I get anxiety if there’s no olive oil. It’s so essential to cooking Greek food & the Mediterranean diet.

When I first moved to Finland and started cooking school at Perho, after a while, I started feeling a bit off.

I tried to figure out what had changed, and then it hit me: I had only been eating the food we cooked at school, all made with butter or other oils. No olive oil.

Butter is delicious too, but my body wasn’t used to this new diet. The solution?
Chug down plain olive oil. 🥂 Yamas!
I guess the common wisdom of Greek people came to mind: να λαδώσει το εντεράκι—to oil the intestine.

And it’s not just me. Greece has by far the highest per capita consumption of olive oil worldwide—averaging over 20 liters per person per year.

But Crete? We take it to another level. Studies estimate that Cretans consume around 27 liters per person annually, with some reports even suggesting over 30 liters! ((Sources: SEDIK, Marchesi Gallo, International Olive Council))

Just a few days ago, a friend of mine in here in Helsinki called me out. She told me that before coming over to eat at her place, I always ask what kind of olive oil she has… and then I bring some with me anyway. 😅 (What a weirdo.)

She now has ordered some from Crete, and wants me to try i, so I won’t have to sneak a bottle in my purse anymore.

Guilty as charged. But I burst out laughing when she described my behavior. 🤣🤣🤣

Can you live without olive oil, or do you get it? Tell me in the comments! ⬇️

#ελαιόλαδο

Happy seems like the wrong word to womens day. Wishes for celebrating all people at all times.Thank you Finland for prov...
08/03/2025

Happy seems like the wrong word to womens day.
Wishes for celebrating all people at all times.

Thank you Finland for providing a space where we can feel more equal & but keep working on it.

To Greece …. get a grip. Stop wasting your energy surpressing women. Everyone looses.

To all the ladies: we are enough 🫂

Oui 😂You know you want it!Cu tomorrow  🧖‍♀️🥙🇬🇷🇫🇮       🔥
08/03/2025

Oui 😂
You know you want it!

Cu tomorrow
🧖‍♀️🥙🇬🇷🇫🇮

🔥

✍️ We put together the event menu the old-school way—with pen and paper, just like food scribbled down in a Greek tavern...
07/03/2025

✍️ We put together the event menu the old-school way—with pen and paper, just like food scribbled down in a Greek taverna.

But for the poster i thought, what if i ask AI to make : a gyros in a bathrobe after sauna.
It got pretty creative 😅 What do you think?

But seriously, get down to Uusi Sauna for some real, live, human interaction—even speak some Greek if you want—and join the parea sharing some löylys, combining the best of both cultures 🇫🇮🇬🇷

Refreshing beers & other drinks from the wide selection of will be waiting to cool you down, and vinyl records will be spinning all evening.

📅 Sunday 09.03.
⏰ 16:00–21:00 (or until food lasts)
🧖‍♂️ Sauna open until 22:00, last löyly at 21:30

🎶 DJ Hemmo Kilistö

🚻 Wood-heated saunas (men’s & women’s separate) + mixed electric sauna - €18

🛁 Hang out in a bathrobe, eat, and relax (Towels & bathrobes available for rent)

💳 Food paid via MobilePay

⚡ Food is available until it runs out—come early!

🥙🧖‍♂️🧖‍♀️🥙 Can’t wait to test out this concept! Cu Sunday.

🤪 Oh & what’s your favorite from the AI images? Let us know in the comments!

🔥🥙 Join the PAREA – Where Food, Language & Sauna Bring Us Together! 🇫🇮🇬🇷PAREA is an evolving project—a growing community...
04/03/2025

🔥🥙 Join the PAREA – Where Food, Language & Sauna Bring Us Together! 🇫🇮🇬🇷

PAREA is an evolving project—a growing community where people meet, share food, and connect through culture. This time, we’re bringing together two beloved traditions—Greek food & Finnish sauna—for what might just be a world-first sauna & pita gyros experience!

Many have asked for a space to practice Greek, and the Parea concept was created for that! But you don’t have to speak Greek to join—everyone is welcome!

🧖‍♀️ Sauna is where Finns connect, unwind, and talk about life—just like we do around the table in Greece. Now, you can do both! Whether you’re here for the food, the löyly, or to meet new people (and maybe pick up a few Greek words along the way), this is your space.

Spring is here, but it’s still chilly outside—so come warm up in the sauna this Sunday and enjoy a fresh pita gyros! ❄️🔥
food is back in the kitchen of , this time bringing a taste of Greece to enjoy between löylyt.

📅 Sunday 09.03. | ⏰ 16:00–21:00 (or until food lasts)
🧖‍♂️ Sauna open until 22:00, last löyly at 21:30
📍 Uusi Sauna

🔥 What to Expect:
🎶 DJ spinning vinyl to set the mood
🚻 Separate men’s & women’s wood-heated saunas (€18 entry, paid separately)
🛁 Hang out in a bathrobe, eat, and relax (Towels & bathrobes available for rent)
🌯 Pita gyros – pork, chicken & vegetarian options
💳 Food paid via MobilePay
🥂 Drinks available for purchase

⚡ Food is available until it runs out—come early to make sure you get your pita gyros!

No reservations—just drop by, grab a plate, hit the sauna, and enjoy the best of both worlds. Stay tuned for the menu reveal in Stories!

🥙 Comment with a pita emoji if you’re joining—this helps us estimate how much food to prepare! And share this with your pita-loving buddy! 🥙

💡 Tempi-junaturman muistomielenosoitus Helsingissä 💡Moni Suomessa ei ehkä ole tietoinen tästä, m***a Kreikassa kansa on ...
27/02/2025

💡 Tempi-junaturman muistomielenosoitus Helsingissä 💡

Moni Suomessa ei ehkä ole tietoinen tästä, m***a Kreikassa kansa on noussut kaduille vaatimaan oikeudenmukaisuutta ja demokratiaa.

2 vuotta sitten tapahtunut Tempi-junaturma vaati 57 ihmisen hengen. Tämä tragedia ei ollut pelkkä onnettomuus, vaan seurausta vuosien laiminlyönneistä, korruptiosta ja vastuuttomuudesta. Yhä tänä päivänä Kreikan hallitus pyrkii vaientamaan keskustelua, eikä vastuullisia ole saatettu oikeuden eteen.

Huolestuttavaa on, että Kreikka, Euroopan unionin jäsenvaltio, on saanut heikoimmat arviot EU-maista korruption ja medianvapauden osalta. Transparency Internationalin mukaan Kreikka sijoittui vuoden 2023 korruptioindeksissä EU:n huonoimmaksi, ja Reporters Without Borders -järjestön lehdistönvapausindeksissä Kreikka on EU-maiden viimeisellä sijalla.

Suomalaisille Kreikka on tuttu lomakohteena, m***a maan kansalaiset kohtaavat vakavia yhteiskunnallisia ongelmia, jotka vaikuttavat heidän turvallisuuteensa ja demokratian tilaan. Haluamme tuoda tämän aiheen esille myös Helsingissä.

📍 Missä? Oodin edessä
📅 Milloin? Perjantaina 28.2. klo 18:00

Tule mukaan osoittamaan tukesi ja vaatimaan oikeutta Tempi-junaturman uhreille sekä demokraattiselle Kreikalle. Tämä ei ole vain Kreikan asia, vaan osa laajempaa taistelua korruptiota ja vallan väärinkäyttöä vastaan.

What you didn’t see…I was debating whether to post my emotional video or not. As I was out shopping before the event, st...
25/02/2025

What you didn’t see…

I was debating whether to post my emotional video or not. As I was out shopping before the event, starting to feel the pressure, I tried making some videos for stories—thanking everyone for the support and sharing final details.

I was excited but also wondering how I was going to pull this off. And then, suddenly, tears came to my eyes. The moments in the past when I had felt out of place, missing the people, customs, and places I grew up with, many times felt like a heavy stone on my chest and in that moment, it all rushed back.

The curse is double though 😂—when I lived in Greece, I’d visit Finland and feel sad leaving, never knowing when I’d be back. Now that I live in Finland, I feel the same whenever I leave Greece. No matter where I am, I’ll always be missing the other.

Well, it is what it is. What makes me happy is creating something where people can connect and share. Especially now, when loneliness ”epidemic” is at its peak, these moments feel even more important.

The event itself was great fun—a lot of carrying, a bit of Greek chaos, and way more people than expected (150!!). Of course, not everything went perfectly—technical issues caused delays with food and ordering. We appreciate your patience and will make sure things run smoother next time.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who was part of it. Whether you helped, attended, danced, or just brought your good energy—this wouldn’t have been the same without you. ❤️🔥🎭

Kali tsiknopempti & wishes for a great carnival season to come from the north!We started the Greek carnival celebrations...
20/02/2025

Kali tsiknopempti & wishes for a great carnival season to come from the north!

We started the Greek carnival celebrations a bit earlier up here , as that’s when we had a date that worked for everyone involved in the project of kafenes.

Right now i’m taking a tiny rest recovering from all that tsikna.

Stay tuned for an unorthodox closing of the carnival & a late kathara deftera(kyriaki) in Helsinki.

🎭🎊🌸🥂🔥

Thank to for the Aino as ”tavern guy” photos.

as ”men in black”

Greek brunch.Ladenia kimolou. They also call it Greek ” pizza ”.I’ll post the recipe in substack. 🫶Have you ever tried t...
09/02/2025

Greek brunch.
Ladenia kimolou. They also call it Greek ” pizza ”.
I’ll post the recipe in substack. 🫶
Have you ever tried this?

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