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T H R O U B I R E S TA U R AN T
A ND R O N I S C O N C E PT W E L L NE SS R E S O R T
A s n a t u r a l a s i t g e t s

W e i n v i te y o u to un v e i l t h e s e c r e t s
o f un f o r g e t t a b l e d i n i n g e s c a pe s ,
s h o w c a s i n g a poe t i c b a c k d r o p t h a t s t i m u l a te s

t h e s e n s e s t h r o u g h a h ol is t i c e x pe r i e n c e .

Named after the aromatic
therapeutic herb, Throubi, used both
as an herbal tea and as a seasoning
grows in sunny places and dry, rocky
soils like those of Santorini. Laid back
in ambience, the on-site restaurant at
Culture on a plate
the Andronis Concept Wellness Resort H E A D C H E F C H AR A L A M P O S A distinctive dish made of passion
is a destination restaurant that is truly and local ingredients, Head Chef
first class and health-conscious whilst KO U KO U D A K I S Charalampos Koukoudakis smiling at yet
being deliciously indulgent. Speaking another delicious season.
volumes about the Wellness Resort A lo n g t i m e v e te r a n o f t h e is l a n d ’ s
where it is located, this is a restaurant
that exudes vitality and a quiet sense of g a s t r o n o mi c s ce n e , H ea d C h e f
sophistication. Both the dining terrace H I G H L I G H T
and the beautifully lit interior hall C h a r a l a m po s K o u k o u d a k is l e t s u s
offer one of the most romantic sunset i n o n w h a t d r i v e s h is p a s s i o n a n d
views in Santorini. Welcoming and yet
incredibly luxurious in feel, the simple yet d e d ic at io n i n c r e at i n g T h r o u b i ’ s
unashamedly elegant terrace provides the l e g e n d a r y f in e d in in g m e n u s .
perfect surroundings for what promises
to be an exceptional dining experience,
staffed by attentive servers who go
above and beyond your expectations. I would describe the menu that I have curated as … wellness fine
Chef Charalampos Koukoudakis has dining influenced by Greek cuisine.
created lunch and dinner menus that My driving force ... is the chefs I worked with, who urged and helped
follow the resort’s holistic philosophy me to evolve ...
of health and wellness with nutritionally A customer I will never forget is … All customers for me are special,
balanced dishes prepared with expertise but I definitely won’t forget the day my mentor came in to try my menu.
by our young and enthusiastic team. For me fine dining means … choosing the optimum ingredients, using
Following resort’s holistic philosophy them creatively, respecting ingredients and providing high levels of service.
of health and wellness, Throubi The best advice I have ever received is … You never stop learning.
restaurant celebrates the Santorinian If I could change something in Santorini it would be … to upgrade
gastronomy under the guidance of a its gastronomic product and further promote various types of tourism,
selected team, always ready to share its some of which also concern gastronomy. Art Layers
passion for creating exceptional culinary In ten years ... I would like to be healthy and have acquired more culinary Every dish slowly reveals all
experiences. Obsessive perfection here experiences. its gastronomic glory.
is in the details as each dish is created I say ‘no’ … to food mismanagement.
and plated like a work of art, inspired by I say ‘yes’… to … culinary destinations.
the Mediterranean. My mantra is ... We learn from our mistakes. •

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