KOUZINA 2013

You are invited to:

Eat. Drink. Mingle.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

KOUZINA 2013

September 19, 2013 from 6-9PM.

Enjoy delectable creations by Chicago's finest chefs, paired with premium Greek wines.

Chair

John Theoharis - President, Greektown Chamber of Commerce

VIP Guest

Alison Victoria - DIY Network's Kitchen Crashers

Chef Chair

John Gatsos - Tavern on Rush

Chefs

Louie Alexakis -¬ Avli Estiatorio

Tino Almaraz ¬- Rosewood Restaurant

Jaymes Berry - GAEA Corporate Chef

Georgios Bournas - Psistaria Greek Taverna

Luca Corazzina ¬ - 312 Chicago

Nick Curtis -¬ Kanela

Joe Farina - Rosebud Restaurants

Justin Frankenberg ¬- Phil Stefani Signature Events

Frank Georgacopoulos -¬ Meli Café

Lonnie Liming -¬ prasino

Victorio Padilla - Tuscany Chicago

Doug Psaltis ¬- RPM Italian

David Schneider ¬- Taxim

Armando Vasquez ¬- La Scarola

Special guests

Author Charles Blackstone will be signing advance copies of his anticipated novel, Vintage Attraction, set partially in the vineyards and rocky bluffs of Santorini in Greece.

Master Sommelier Alpana Singh, former host of the TV show Check Please! and owner the restaurant The Boarding House in Chicago, was named one of the "Best Sommeliers of 2012" by Food & Wine magazine. Alpana will be on hand to speak about our premium Greek wines.

Proceeds from ticket sales to this event go to support the National Hellenic Museum's educational and cultural programs. Make a difference in the lives of thousands of school children!

KOUZINA is held at the National Hellenic Museum, the premiere institute for the Greek American Story and its role in the making of America. Our unique modern space is located in Greektown at 333 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661.