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art & SOUL

Piato Homemade
Creative Cuisine

Shining Bright – Above, all recipients of AJMIG awards and distinctions. Below, AJMIG Founder
Mary Samoli with Liana Vouraki, and "Solid Metals" category winner, Pantelis Kontakis.

oF thE MyRIad facets of Greek creativity, jewelry making
is one of the most prominent, with designers taking inspiration
from history, nature, mythology and modern life to bring to
life pieces with distinct character, classic or contemporary.
Embracing innovation and creativity as a whole, G. & A.
Mamidakis Foundation’s LoveGreece.com has collaborated
closely with A Jewel Made in Greece (AJMIG) in order to help hoMEMadE CREatIvE Cretan cuisine by the sea is the order of the day every day at Piato,
showcase the participants of the “Metamorphoses: Reshaping a beautifully bright restaurant you can find at Agios Nikolaos. A small family business whose roots
the Stars” makers’ meeting and competition, which gives go all the way back to 1980, Piato is powered by a deep respect for tradition, a love for fresh, quality
designers from across the country increased exposure, and food and the creativity of experienced chefs who love their trade. Focused on the seasonal and local,
helps them get in touch with buyers and new partners in the dishes on offer feature Cretan ingredients such as honey, cheese, snails, meat and fish, coming
Greece and abroad. A series of video interviews of the jewelers together in succulent combinations, paired with fantastic wine from a long list of labels with the
are set to be showcased on LoveGreece.com and its social help of the resident sommelier. In fact, the remarkable flavors at Piato have been exalted by German
media, while an exhibition of their work and event took place three-Michelin chef Sven Elverfield, who was so impressed by the meal he had here that he chose
on May 10, to celebrate the rich history, illustrious present to feature it in a magazine article – one that satisfied diners from across the world would endorse.
and bright future of Greek jewelry design, and help connect
creatives to the domestic and international market.
At bluegr’s Life Gallery athens in Ekali, the AJMIG
Awards saw Mary Samoli, the woman behind AJMIG, present
the winning entries. In the “Solid Metals” category, Pantelis
Kontakis came first, also amassing the most votes of any
category. The “Precious Eternities the Brand” category award
went to Marianna Petridis. Christiana Kafa was the winner Gina Mamidakis said, “For us at the G. & A. Mamidakis
of the “Precious Eternities” category, and Olga Beligianni Foundation, the promotion, protection and development of
of “Material World.” The Innovation Award went to Dimitra our country’s culture is a primary goal. We are guided by the
Tampaki, and the Promotion of Greek Culture distinction was idea that tourism should be a holistic and cultural experience.
given to Faye Papanikou. Recipients of honorary distinctions LoveGreece.com is an initiative we put together to promote
were Liana Vouraki, Ileana Makri, Manos Honor (Honor gifted Greek artists and innovation. With AJMIG, we share
Omano), Katerina Kouloubourou (KK Jewelry Lab), Anastasia a strong desire to showcase domestic talent both inside and
Koutsampela (Lefflow), Andreas Vernardakis, Theodora outside the borders.” A welcoming home for the exhibition Piato Homemade Creative Cuisine
5 Minoos St, Agios Nikolaos, 721 00 Crete
D., Maro Kornilaki, and Elena Konstantinopoulou and and event, Life Gallery athens shone as the backdrop, leaving Tel: +30 28410 23173 | Mob: +30 6972 080682
Konstantinos Athanasiou from 2Design. Foundation President guests and participants impressed. Email: info@piato.gr

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