""When I moved here from Greece to study, I saw hummus branded as a traditional Greek dip in supermarkets. Then guests at Mazi would request it too.""
""Customers assumed the Greek wines at Mazi were all sweet and not dry. Today, Greek wines are in vogue, praised for their crisp profiles.""
""Food is like fashion. People want to find the next comfort cuisine to explore. It's been Italian for a while. Now it's time for Greek food to shine.""
""We've come a long way. 14 years ago, I felt like I had something to prove with Greek food. I don't feel that today.""
Greek cuisine has seen a significant rise in popularity within London's dining scene, with modern restaurants like Mazi and Myrtos leading the charge. Restaurateurs Christina Mouratoglou and Asimakis Chaniotis highlight the past misconceptions surrounding Greek food and wine, noting a shift in public perception. Greek wines, once thought to be predominantly sweet, are now celebrated for their crispness. The evolution of Greek gastronomy reflects a broader trend where diners seek new comfort foods, positioning Greek cuisine as the next culinary frontier.
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