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At Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, creative food and drink options
CORE Our delicious Street Food concept, think abound in stunning restaurants and bars.
deli stalls and food trucks dotted around the pla-
za, serve up cooked-to-order, mouth-watering
delicacies from Greece and around the world ILIAS SAVVAKIS What are the special techniques and ingre-
along with a coffee shop, and an ice cream and Chef Ilias Savvakis, along with the pastry chef dients that diners visiting Blend can expect?
waffle bar, while expert mixologists mix perfect- from Blend Steakhouse, explains why Blend Vacuum cooking and premium ingredients,
ly prepared cocktails. Special epicurean events provides such a memorable dining experience. which we source ourselves and then go on to
complete this foodie paradise. perfect on the plate. Particular attention is paid
GRAND DOMES BAR Open throughout the day What type of cuisine can guests expect at to the textures, but also to the different flavors
until midnight, the Grand Domes Lobby Bar Blend and what inspired the concept behind it? that are harmoniously combined, thanks to the
artfully mixes a classic luxurious setting com- It’s Modern Mediterranean Cuisine, which chefs’ know-how.
prised of glimmering chandeliers and smooth combines high quality cuts of meat, pasta and What would a foodie love about Blend and
marble with perfectly mixed cocktails, premi- seafood, as well as dishes that are cooked and what would make them revisit?
um spirits and fine wines by the glass and is a then finished in our JOSPER charcoal oven. The special aroma and the taste of the char-
firm favourite in Elounda nightlife. The inspiration comes from authentic flavors coal will definitely stand out. The selection of
BREEZE ALL DAY BEACH LOUNGE Located right and recipes, based on the experience I have good ingredients and the fact that all of our
on the private beach, Breeze All Day Beach gained during my career, both in Greece and fresh ingredients are always selected based
Lounge is the place to be for that aromatic cup in England. on their seasonality, are just some of the rea-
of coffee, iced cocktails, beer or juice. Yaosai What do you think are the top two dishes sons that diners will want to return for anoth-
Pool Bar - The elegant Yaosai Pool Bar sits on at Blend, and what makes them stand out? er highly gastronomic experience.
View from the
the edge of the main pool and is the perfect food trucks of I would say the Salmon Gravlax and the And last but not least, Blend’s pastry chef out-
spot to enjoy the sleek pool whilst enjoying a CORE (top). Lamb. The Salmon because it is marinated lines the reliance on “blended flavors” using lo-
Domes Plaza
refreshment or expertly mixed cocktail. Pool Bar (top with beetroot, salt, sugar and citrus and com- cal products but without sticking to the classic
DOMES PLAZA POOL BAR This super cool bar left). The sitting bines the land and the sea, As for the Lamb, it recipes in desserts inspired by global cuisines
area of Breeze all
reflects the finer side of life, and is open from day beach lounge is slowly simmered for 12 hours, and served using the most modern techniques to create
(bottom left).
morning to evening, serving chilled champagnes with a smoked eggplant puree and a yogurt signature desserts such as the “tropical yo-
under the bright Greek sun as well as diverse Right page: mousse. ghurt” and other signature desserts with a twist.
The outdoor
options in beverages, drinks and snacks. area of Blend.

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