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focus
Emmanuel Renaut
and George Dospras
are the creative
forces behind the
Lauda Restaurant’s
myth of exceptional
gastronomy.
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Strength
is in unity
E m m a n u e l R e nau t
m ee t s G eor g e
D o s p r a s in t h e ir
a ll ti m e c l a s s i c
r e nd e z - v o u s a t
L au d a R e s t au r a n t
o f t h e A n d r o n is
Bo u t i qu e Ho t e l .
It Is for the fIfth consecutive year chapter in your professional life?
that Lauda Restaurant welcomes the G.D: This chapter is a very creative
gastronomical genius of Emmanuel period as well as a period of personal
Renaut and the talent of George Dospras and professional development. It comes
in a summer culinary feast of supreme as the continuation of the experience I
tastes. had gained from my previous years in
They said about you that you create your various kitchens.
own brand of cuisine: generous, lively, Behind a successful restaurant, you
colourful, appealing and modern. How can detect creative minds and talents.
are these elements incorporated into What does it take to perfectly execute
Lauda Restaurant? this business recipe for 5 years?
E.R: Initially taking the product in E.R: It is important that there is respect
its purest form, then transforming it and appreciation between two partners.
in a manner that reveals its very best These characteristics are present on both
qualities. This is my watchword for the sides throughout all these years of our
creative menu of Lauda Restaurant. cooperation and are elements that bind
How would you describe the “Andronis” the relationship between us. In addition,
Inspiration is derived
from the natural treasures
and the local produce.
the element of creation characterizes a common ideology and a common
both of us, as we always want to jointly purpose, our cooperation becomes
achieve the best result with more and better and better as the years pass and
more creative dishes. each one of us learns from the other.
In what ways does the volcanic energy The dish we would stand out as the
of the island inspire you? restaurant’s most characteristic is……
G.D: A volcano indicates the destruction Fava from Yannis:
of the place it runs through, but then life Greek mushrooms, Smoked Egg Yolk
is born again. This thought gives us the Underneath Zephyr of Fava from Yannis
strength and energy to continue inspired Nomikos Estate
by the realization that every end becomes A piece of Santorini that we would take
a new beginning. with us is ……. the memories that we have
During these years, have you ever sensed created all these years in the island.
the need to change an “ingredient” Culinary creativity means……. use of
in order to refresh the co-operation quality raw materials, combination of
between the two of you? cooking techniques and marriage of
E.R & G.D: As we move forward with materials that result in pure flavors. •
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